Determine the reversible power input

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A refrigerator is maintained at 5°C by removing heat from the refrigerated space at 18,000 kJ/hr. The power input to the refrigerator is 1500 W and the surrounding air is at 36° C. Determine:

a. The reversible power input, in kW.

b. The rate of irreversibility, in kW.

c. The second-law efficiency of the refrigerator.

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