Chiller COP from evaporator and condenser energy balance

Nov 1, 2026 · America/New_York

thermodynamicsPE

A water-cooled chiller is reported at 200 tons of cooling. Measured condenser heat rejection is 2,880 MBH. Neglecting other heat losses, what are the compressor heat equivalent and the cooling COP?

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