As the value of T1 – T2 increases, value of COP decreases. 7. A carnot heat pump is used to heat a house. The outside temperature is -3ºC and the indoor temperature is 27ºC. If the heat loss from the house is 40kW, the power required to operate the heat pump is
A. 1kW
B. 2kW
C. 3kW
D. 4kW
Answer:A
As the value of T1 – T2 increases, value of COP decreases. 7. A carnot heat pump is used to heat a house. The outside temperature is -3ºC and the indoor temperature is 27ºC. If the heat loss from the house is 40kW, the power required to operate the heat pump is
A. 1kW B. 2kW C. 3kW D. 4kW