Lowering the evaporator pressure in a vapour compression cyclea)Decre...
Decrease evaporator pressure.
C.O.P decreases as work input increases. C.O.P =
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Lowering the evaporator pressure in a vapour compression cyclea)Decre...
Lowering the evaporator pressure in a vapour compression cycle has a significant impact on the performance of the system. It affects the required work and COP (Coefficient of Performance) of the cycle. Let's understand how:
Impact on Required Work:
Lowering the evaporator pressure in a vapour compression cycle increases the temperature difference between the evaporator and the condenser. This increases the compression ratio, and as a result, the required work also increases. Therefore, option B is incorrect.
Impact on COP:
Lowering the evaporator pressure also decreases the refrigerant's enthalpy at the evaporator inlet, which reduces the cooling capacity of the cycle. As a result, more work is required to maintain the same cooling effect, and the COP decreases. Therefore, option A and D are incorrect.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C, which states that lowering the evaporator pressure in a vapour compression cycle increases the required work and decreases the COP.
In conclusion, it is essential to maintain the optimum evaporator pressure in a vapour compression cycle to achieve maximum efficiency and performance.