Question

A small air conditioner maintains a cooled space at 20°c when the outside temperature is 35°c. The air conditioner removes energy at the rate of 2. 5 kw from the cooled space and its cop is 5. Find the rate of entropy production, in kw/k.

Answer 1

The rate of entropy production is 0.167 kW/°C.

Step-by-step explanation:

The rate of entropy production can be calculated using the formula:

Entropy Production = Rate of Energy Input / Temperature Difference

In this case, the rate of energy input is given as 2.5 kW and the temperature difference is 35°C - 20°C = 15°C.

Therefore, the rate of entropy production is 2.5 kW / 15°C = 0.167 kW/°C.