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Theoretical Coefficient of Performance is the maximum theoretical efficiency of a refrigeration system, representing the ideal performance of an air refrigeration system under ideal conditions. Check FAQs
COPtheoretical=Qrefw
COPtheoretical - Theoretical Coefficient of Performance?Qref - Heat Extracted from Refrigerator?w - Work Done?

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
COPtheoretical=Qrefw
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
COPtheoretical=600kJ/kg1000kJ/kg
Next Step Convert Units
COPtheoretical=600000J/kg1E+6J/kg
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
COPtheoretical=6000001E+6
LAST Step Evaluate
COPtheoretical=0.6

Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator Formula Elements

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Theoretical Coefficient of Performance
Theoretical Coefficient of Performance is the maximum theoretical efficiency of a refrigeration system, representing the ideal performance of an air refrigeration system under ideal conditions.
Symbol: COPtheoretical
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Heat Extracted from Refrigerator
Heat Extracted from Refrigerator is the amount of heat energy transferred from the refrigerator to the surrounding air during the air refrigeration process.
Symbol: Qref
Measurement: Specific EnergyUnit: kJ/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Work Done
Work Done is the energy transferred from one body to another due to a force applied, resulting in the displacement of an object in air refrigeration.
Symbol: w
Measurement: Specific EnergyUnit: kJ/kg
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other Formulas to find Theoretical Coefficient of Performance

​Go Energy Performance Ratio of Heat Pump
COPtheoretical=QdeliveredWper min
​Go COP of Bell-Coleman Cycle for given Compression Ratio and Adiabatic Index
COPtheoretical=1rpγ-1γ-1
​Go COP of Bell-Coleman Cycle for given Temperatures, Polytropic Index and Adiabatic Index
COPtheoretical=T1-T4(nn-1)(γ-1γ)((T2-T3)-(T1-T4))

Other formulas in Air Refrigeration Cycles category

​Go Relative Coefficient of Performance
COPrelative=COPactualCOPtheoretical
​Go Compression or Expansion Ratio
rp=P2P1
​Go Heat Absorbed during Constant Pressure Expansion Process
QAbsorbed=Cp(T1-T4)
​Go Heat Rejected during Constant pressure Cooling Process
QR=Cp(T2-T3)

How to Evaluate Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator?

Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator evaluator uses Theoretical Coefficient of Performance = Heat Extracted from Refrigerator/Work Done to evaluate the Theoretical Coefficient of Performance, Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator formula is defined as a measure of the maximum possible efficiency of a refrigerator, representing the ratio of heat removed from the refrigerated space to the work input required to operate the refrigeration system. Theoretical Coefficient of Performance is denoted by COPtheoretical symbol.

How to evaluate Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator, enter Heat Extracted from Refrigerator (Qref) & Work Done (w) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator

What is the formula to find Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator?
The formula of Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator is expressed as Theoretical Coefficient of Performance = Heat Extracted from Refrigerator/Work Done. Here is an example- 1.5 = 600000/1000000.
How to calculate Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator?
With Heat Extracted from Refrigerator (Qref) & Work Done (w) we can find Theoretical Coefficient of Performance of Refrigerator using the formula - Theoretical Coefficient of Performance = Heat Extracted from Refrigerator/Work Done.
What are the other ways to Calculate Theoretical Coefficient of Performance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Theoretical Coefficient of Performance-
  • Theoretical Coefficient of Performance=Heat Delivered to Hot Body/Work Done per minOpenImg
  • Theoretical Coefficient of Performance=1/(Compression or Expansion Ratio^((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)-1)OpenImg
  • Theoretical Coefficient of Performance=(Temperature at Start of Isentropic Compression-Temperature at End of Isentropic Expansion)/((Polytropic Index/(Polytropic Index-1))*((Heat Capacity Ratio-1)/Heat Capacity Ratio)*((Ideal Temp at End of Isentropic Compression-Ideal Temp at End of Isobaric Cooling)-(Temperature at Start of Isentropic Compression-Temperature at End of Isentropic Expansion)))OpenImg
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