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Aircraft refrigeration design: prime design criterion for onboard systems. When designing an aircraft's refrigeration system, which factor is the foremost consideration from an aeronautical/weight perspective? Choose the correct option.

Q: Aircraft refrigeration design: prime design criterion for onboard systems. When designing an aircraft's refrigeration system, which factor is the foremost consideration from an aeronautical/weight perspective? Choose the correct option.

Concept In aviation, weight is critical. While efficiency matters, the mass of the equipment has overriding impact on payload, fuel burn, and performance. Final Answer mass of the refrigeration equipment is low.

Difficulty: Easy

system has high C.O.P.
power per TR is low
mass of refrigerant circulated is low
mass of the refrigeration equipment is low

Correct Answer: mass of the refrigeration equipment is low

Explanation:

Concept
In aviation, weight is critical. While efficiency matters, the mass of the equipment has overriding impact on payload, fuel burn, and performance.

Final Answer
mass of the refrigeration equipment is low.

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