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9. Refrigerant 134a at p₁ = 30 lbf/in², T₁ = 40°F enters a

compressor at a steady state with a mass flow rate of

300 lb/h and exits as saturated vapor at p2 = 160

lbf/in². Heat transfer occurs from the compressor to its

surroundings, which are at To = 40°F. Changes in

kinetic and potential energy can be ignored. The power

input to the compressor is 3 hp. Determine the heat

transfer rate for the compressor, in Btu/hr, and the

entropy production rate for the compressor, in

Btu/hr.°R. [MO3, MO7]

Fig: 1