The Coefficient of Performance (COP) of a Carnot refrigerator can be calculated using the following formula:
COP = Tc / (Th - Tc)
Where:
- COP is the Coefficient of Performance.
- Tc is the temperature of the cold reservoir (in Kelvin).
- Th is the temperature of the hot reservoir (in Kelvin).
In a Carnot refrigerator, the COP represents the ratio of the heat extracted from the cold reservoir to the work input required to operate the refrigerator. The COP is a measure of the efficiency of the refrigerator in terms of how much cooling is achieved per unit of work input.
It's important to note that the Carnot refrigerator is an idealized theoretical model that assumes perfect efficiency and operates on a reversible cycle. In practical applications, real refrigeration systems have limitations and cannot achieve the ideal Carnot efficiency.