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Refrigeration Condenser - Heat Rejection

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Condenser heat rejection rate given evaporator duty and compressor power - Q_cond = Q_evap + W_comp.

Formula

$$ \dot Q_{cond} = \dot Q_{evap} + \dot W_{comp} $$

Symbol legend

SymbolMeaningUnitSource
$\dot Q_{evap}$Refrigeration dutykWplant log
$\dot W_{comp}$Compressor shaft powerkWelectrical meter

Sources

  • ASHRAE Refrigeration Handbook.