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coefficient of performance |
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coefficient of performance [¦kō·ə′fish·ənt əv pər′fȯr·məns] (thermodynamics) In a refrigeration cycle, the ratio of the heat energy extracted by the heat engine at the low temperature to the work supplied to operate the cycle; when used as a heating device, it is the ratio of the heat delivered in the high-temperature coils to the work supplied. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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This system utilizes an integrated heat pump with a special type of coolant to achieve a coefficient of performance ("COP") of 8. |
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