Problem 2: An air-cooled condenser has W an expected U value of 30 on the air side area. The condenser is to transfer 60 kW with an airflow rate of 15 kg entering at 35°C. If the condensing based m2 –K S temperature is to be 48°C, what is the required air-side area?

Problem 2: An air-cooled condenser has W an expected U value of 30 on the air side area. The condenser is to transfer 60 kW with an airflow rate of 15 kg entering at 35°C. If the condensing based m2 –K S temperature is to be 48°C, what is the required air-side area?

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Chapter47: High-pressure, Low-pressure, And Absorption Chilled-water Systems

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Problem 2: An air-cooled condenser has
W
an expected U value of 30
on the air side area. The condenser is to
transfer 60 kW with an airflow rate of 15
kg
entering at 35°C. If the condensing
based
m2 –K
S
temperature is to be 48°C, what is the
required air-side area?

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