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Carnot Refrigerator COP Calculator

COP = T_c / (T_h − T_c) — ideal refrigeration coefficient.

Calculates the coefficient of performance (COP) of an ideal Carnot refrigerator from cold and hot reservoir temperatures in kelvin.

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Dr. Helena Ortiz By Dr. Helena Ortiz
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Formula

COP_ref = T_c / (T_h − T_c); temperatures in kelvin

In depth

Calculates the coefficient of performance (COP) of an ideal Carnot refrigerator from cold and hot reservoir temperatures in kelvin.