‘onai2t, 10:22PM Retrigeralion Lab Repor{2037] Pages 1 - 4 Flip PDF Download | FipHTMLS Refrigeration Lab Report Ali Rida Bachir SID 8104461 Abstract: In this experiment, a refrigeration unit (R634) was studied. The unit was allowed to operat normally while different parameters were measured such as temperatures, pressures and f rates. The results were tabulated and used to construct the thermodynamic cycle on the P-1 chart, As well as asses its performance by measuring the isentropic efficiency which was 59 and the COPx (coefficient of performance) = 1.949 Introduction: Refrigeration is the process of transferring energy from alow energy domain to a high ener domain. According to the second law of thermodynamics, heat cannot be transferred from < location to a hotter one unless work is introduced to the process. The devices that apply thi process are called refrigerators. Refrigerators are cyclic devices that operate on the vapour compression cycle (reverse cycle of heat engines) involving four processes; Evaporation, Compression, Condensation and Expansion, For that it requires four components; Compres (to raise temperature and pressure), Condenser (exchange heat with surrounding), Expans valve/Throttle (to lower pressure and temperature), Evaporator (absorbs heat from refrigerated area) shown in Figure 1. The purpose ofa refrigerator is to maintain the refrigerated space at low temperature by removing heat from it. The working fluid in refrigerators is called the refrigerant it absorbs heat isothermally from alow temperature Experimental procedure: 1. Firstly, the cooling water and mains supply to the unit are Normal turned on, 2. Make sure the valves are in normal operation. This ‘ ensures that the vapour is drawn by the compressor and the condensed liquid goes to the evaporator. 3. Set the condenser cooling water flow rate to 6 g/s. 4, Set the evaporator water flow rate to 10 g/s. . 5. Turn on the main switch. The compressor will start ut working. If the unitis working normally, we should see two internal lamps light up. 6. Set the refrigerant flow rate to 1 g/s. 7. Let the unit to run for 15 to 20 minutes to allow evervthing to stabilize. (time taken to stabilize may depend on surrounding conditic FiGURE 2 VALVES postions F hitpsiphimi5.com/uipxriylevibasic! uM‘onai2t, 10:22PM 8. Record all parameters in data sheet. Result The results obtained from recordings and calculations are tabulated below respectively: TABLE 1 THESE VALUES ARE VALID AT ROOM TEMPERATURE OF 21°C WHILE Pasa WAS TAKEN AS 100 KN/M? QUANTITY MEASURED RECORDED VALUE UNIT Evaporator gauge/absolute pressure Pe -68/32 KN/m? Evaporator inlet/outlet water temp. ~ 15.6/13.2— °C ‘Evaporator refrigerant temp. 35. °C Discussion: Points 1 +2, the compression process takes place, ‘The refrigerant enters the compressor as a low temperature and pressure vapour saturated (ideally) or super-heated and is discharged asa high temperature and pressure super-heated vapour. The change in internal energy is Ah2=Wis, compression process is assumed to be adiabatic. Points 23, condensation process takes place. The high temperature and pressure vapour passes through the condenser where it rejects heat to the surrounding environment and condenses into a saturated liquid (ideally) at constant pressure and temperature. In reality, the refrigerant is allowed to condense beyond the saturated liquid state into the sub-cooled liquid state. That is to ensure complete phase transformation. The change in internal energy Aha3 is equal to the heat rejected Q.. Points 34, the expansion process takes place. The high-pressure liquid goes through the expansion valve that causes a significant drop in the temperature and pressure of the refrigerant. The process is assumed to be adiabatic since its rapid and no work is done. Change in internal energy Ah=0. Points 41, when the pressure of the liquid is, lowered it starts evaporating, The energy that evaporates the refrigerant comes from cooling antes tne ARSE AteincN ROA ndbvoine Oech Hitpstiphimis.com/uipxriylefbasic! o =X quo vree Ficure 3 man colrr oF REF subcode at PRESSURE (Ate + : ENTS RANT (IDEALLY) soa mice cendenaten‘oai2t, 10:22PM Releuatn Lab Repert207 Pape 1-4 Fp POF Downs gH. S | ji VAC Hl Ets tt CEPA IAT HY WAV AAT MATA TET UY LT OL ZU VA tA Zi cee Lets T tA 7] re i = tad 1d U/- Ey mi is ble TS SSI ot rt re! [ad Shee Te te FIGURE 4 SHOWING THE PLOTTED CYCLE ON THE REAL P-H CHART Conclusion: In conclusion, as for the efficiency of the compressor, 44.1% of the power input is lost due t natural occurrences and poor insulation, Moreover, refrigerant Solkane SES36 is not suitab an ideal eycle. References: * Gkanas, E. 2018, thermodynamics [online lecture] module 207MAE. Coventry Unive available from [september23 June 2018]. © Cengel & Boles, Y.M. 1989, thermodynamics: an engineering approach, 5# edition, McGraw-Hill, London. © James M. Watterson. 2018, a simple guide to understanding compressors, 222 East ‘Street, New York, NY 10017. hitps:iphimi5.com/uiparvyleibasic! 39/r9/23, 10:22 PM Rerigeration Lab Repon{2097] Pagas 1 4 Flip PDF Download | FipHTMLS hitps:iphimi5.com/uiparvyleibasic! aia