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Laboratory Report 1

This document outlines the objectives and intended learning outcomes of an experiment to measure wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures using a sling psychrometer. The objectives include determining wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures, understanding how to operate a sling psychrometer, differentiating between the two temperature measurements, analyzing experimental data, verifying concepts, and reporting findings. The intended learning outcomes cover psychrometry, humidity ratio, relative humidity, wet bulb temperature, dry bulb temperature, dew point temperature, and psychrometric charts.

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Laboratory Report 1

This document outlines the objectives and intended learning outcomes of an experiment to measure wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures using a sling psychrometer. The objectives include determining wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures, understanding how to operate a sling psychrometer, differentiating between the two temperature measurements, analyzing experimental data, verifying concepts, and reporting findings. The intended learning outcomes cover psychrometry, humidity ratio, relative humidity, wet bulb temperature, dry bulb temperature, dew point temperature, and psychrometric charts.

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I.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES (ELI)

• To be able determine the wet bulb and dry bulb temperature of given space for
experimentation.
• To familiarize students in the operation and utilization of Sling Psychrometer in
measuring room temperature.
• To differentiate wet bulb and dry bulb temperature along with their respective
significant use.
• To analyze the data gathered in experimentation through observation of potential
room factors.
• To investigate and verify the fundamental concepts involving data from the
experiment.
• To explore the collected data and findings in the laboratory report discussion.

II. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES(ALI)

1. Measure Temperature:
- Determine wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures in a designated space for
experimentation using a Sling Psychrometer.

2. Teach Psychrometer Operation:


- Familiarize students with operating and utilizing a Sling Psychrometer for room
temperature measurements, including an understanding of its function.

3. Understand Temperature Concepts:


- Differentiate wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures, emphasizing their respective
significance and understanding the role of the Sling Psychrometer in this process.

4. Analyze Experimental Data:


- Analyze data gathered during experimentation, observing potential room factors
affecting temperature readings, and correlating the observations with psychrometer
functionality.

5. Verify Fundamental Concepts:


- Investigate and verify fundamental concepts related to the gathered experiment data,
including the role and accuracy of the Sling Psychrometer in temperature measurement.

6. Report Findings:
- Explore and present collected data and findings in the laboratory report discussion,
integrating an understanding of the Sling Psychrometer's function into the analysis.
III. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOME(CARL)

In conducting the experiment on wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures using the
sling psychrometer, the following learning outcomes are intended to be achieved:

1. Psychrometry

- In this experiment, students are expected to understand Psychrometry. It is the study


of measuring the moisture content of air. It involves the investigation of thermal
properties of moist air, measurement, and control of the moisture content of air,
and the study of effects of moisture on material and human comfort.

2. Humidity Ratio

- also called specific humidity or mixing ratio, it is the weight of water vapor per unit
weight of dry air in each environment.

3. Relative Humidity

- It is defined as the ratio of the vapor pressure of air to its saturation vapor pressure. It
is the amount of moisture present in the air with respect to the maximum moisture-
holding capacity and is represented in the percentage of total water-holding
capacity.

4. Wet-Bulb Temperature

- Wet bulb temperature is the lowest temperature to which air can be cooled by the
evaporation of water into the air at a constant pressure. In this experiment, it is
measured by wrapping a wet wick around the bulb of a thermometer and the
measured temperature corresponds to the wet bulb temperature.

5. Dry-Bulb Temperature

- Usually referred to as "air temperature", is the air property that is most used. When
people refer to the temperature of the air, they are normally referring to the dry
bulb temperature. Dry-bulb temperature can be measured using a normal
thermometer freely exposed to the air but shielded from radiation and moisture.

6. Dew Point Temperature

- It is the temperature where water vapor starts to condense out of the air or the
temperature at which air becomes completely saturated. Above this temperature
the moisture stays in the air.

7. Psychrometric Chart

- It presents physical and thermal properties of moist air in a graphical form.


Understanding psychrometric charts can help you visualize environmental control
concepts, such as why heated air can hold more moisture or, conversely, how
allowing moist air to cool will result in condensation.
IV. DISCUSSION

Determining wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures is a foundational experiment in


meteorology, climatology, and environmental science, offering vital insights into
atmospheric conditions, particularly humidity and temperature.

Wet bulb temperature signifies the lowest temperature achievable through evaporative
cooling or adiabatic saturation, measured by a moistened thermometer bulb exposed to
airflow. In contrast, dry bulb temperature reflects ambient air temperature disregarding
moisture effects, typically referenced when discussing air temperature. Understanding
their correlation allows for calculation of essential atmospheric parameters like relative
humidity, dew point, and heat index.

This knowledge isn't only crucial for weather prediction and climate research but also
extends to various industries such as agriculture, HVAC, and manufacturing. Accurate
measurement of these parameters aids in managing environmental conditions, optimizing
energy usage, and ensuring human comfort and safety indoors and outdoors.

A common tool used to gauge air humidity is the sling psychrometer, comprising two
thermometers – dry bulb and wet bulb – the latter covered with a wick soaked in water. To
utilize it, soak the wet bulb wick, then whirl the psychrometer to generate airflow around
both thermometers. Rapid spinning causes water evaporation from the wet bulb, resulting
in a lower reading compared to the dry bulb. After equilibrium is reached (typically after
two minutes), readings are taken.

HVAC engineers rely extensively on wet and dry bulb temperatures to design efficient
heating and cooling systems. These temperatures offer crucial insights into air properties,
including moisture content, essential for maintaining indoor air quality and comfort.
Through psychrometric analysis, engineers can determine optimal conditions for heating,
cooling, dehumidification, and humidification processes within HVAC systems.

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