Refrigeration Condenser - Heat Rejection

Condenser heat rejection rate given evaporator duty and compressor power - Q_cond = Q_evap + W_comp.

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\dot Q_{cond} = \dot Q_{evap} + \dot W_{comp}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$\dot Q_{evap}$	Refrigeration duty	kW
$\dot W_{comp}$	Compressor shaft power	kW

Source: ASHRAE Refrigeration Handbook

Condenser heat rejection rate given evaporator duty and compressor power - Q_cond = Q_evap + W_comp.