Question 2 [4 points]
A small room with 5 m 4 m 3 m (height) is fitted with 2 tonmes of refrigeration (TR) system The room experiences a sensible and latent heat gain of 5 kW from the outside through radiation and convection. The room should also gain 1 kW through occupants and 1 kW through equipment and machines like refrigerators.microwaves. etc. The outdoor conditions are 45C and 50% RH and the inside desired conditions are 25C and 50% RH. Ignore ventilation and infiltration.
Now. the 2 TR refrigeration system breaks down. and a 1 TR system accidently replaces it. What will happen to the inside air temperature when you start from 25C and turn on the 1 TR AC witl the original cooling loads present? Qualitatively show through the temperature profile. (1) Will the room temperature ever reach a steady state? (1) If so. can you find the approximate time when it will reach that steady state? (2) Hint:Energy balance)