Coefficient of Performance
The efficiency of a refrigerator or heat pump is given by a parameter called the coefficient of performance (COP).
The COP of a refrigerator is given by the following equation:
- COP = QL/Wnet,in
For an ideal cycle:
- COP = TL/(TH-TL)
The COP of a heat pump is given by the following equation:
- COP = QH/Wnet,in
For an ideal cycle:
- COP = TL/(TL-TH)
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