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    This document describes a refrigeration test rig that is used to study a refrigeration system using both a capillary tube and a thermostatic expansion valve. It includes specifications of the system components, descriptions of the vapor compression refrigeration cycle processes, formulas used to calculate performance metrics like heat of compression and coefficient of performance, and the procedure to collect observations and sample calculations for both expansion devices.

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    This document describes a refrigeration test rig that is used to study a refrigeration system using both a capillary tube and a thermostatic expansion valve. It includes specifications of the system components, descriptions of the vapor compression refrigeration cycle processes, formulas used to calculate performance metrics like heat of compression and coefficient of performance, and the procedure to collect observations and sample calculations for both expansion devices.

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    This document describes a refrigeration test rig that is used to study a refrigeration system using both a capillary tube and a thermostatic expansion valve. It includes specifications of the system components, descriptions of the vapor compression refrigeration cycle processes, formulas used to calculate performance metrics like heat of compression and coefficient of performance, and the procedure to collect observations and sample calculations for both expansion devices.

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    REFRIGERATION TEST RIG

    AIM: To study the refrigeration system and its control where throttling of the refrigerant is accomplished in a capillary tube and a thermostatic expansion
    valve.

    APPARATUS REQUIRED: Stop watch

    SPECIFICATIONS:

    Compressor capacity : 0.33 HP


    Condenser capacity : 0.50 HP (Air Cooled)
    Fan Capacity : 0.012 HP
    Refrigerant : R 134 A
    Energy Meter Constant : 750 rev/Kwh
    Height of vessel : 35 cm
    Diameter of vessel : 33 cm

    PRINCIPLE:
    A basic refrigerating unit has 4 main components. The compressor, condenser, expansion device and the evaporator. The compressor is assumed to be an
    isentropic device. The expansion device is a throttling device to create pressure drop of refrigerant is assumed to be operated at isenthalpic conditions. The
    condenser and the evaporator are heat exchangers which operate at constant pressure. The four processes are as shown on the PH chart below:
    VAPOUR COMPRESSION SYSTEM

    VAPOUR COMPRESSION CYCLE


    Process 1-2 : Isentropic Compression.
    The vapour from the evaporator is compressed isentropically.
    S1=S2 , Q=0
    Work Done: W=-VdP = -dh
    = -(h2-h1)

    Process 2-3 : Desuperheating and Condensation


    The compressed vapour from the compressor is cooled to saturated liquid state at constant pressure.
    Q = (h2-h1)

    Process 3-4 : Isentropic Expansion


    The liquid refrigerant is expanded in the expansion device isentropically.
    h3=h4

    Process 4-1 : Evaporation


    The liquid refrigerant absorbs heat from the evaporator and vapourises at constant pressure.
    Q = (h1-h4)
    FORMULAS USED:

    1. Heat equivalent of work done by compressor


    = KJ/s or Kw

    where t = time taken for 5 revolutions of energy meter disc


    k=energy meter constant= 750 rev/KwH

    2. Actual Refrigeration Effect

    ()
    = KJ/s or Kw

    where Mw = Mass of water in Kg


    Cp = Specific heat of water =4.186 KJ/Kg K
    T6 =Initial temperature of water in C
    T5 =Final temperature of water in C

    3. Coefficient of performance of the refrigerating system

    ()
    =
    ()
    PROCEDURE:

    1. Fill the chilled water calorimeter with pure water so that the evaporator coils are completely immersed.
    2. Select the thermostatic valve line by switching on the solenoid manual switch. Keep the shut off valve on the
    capillary line closed.
    3. Start the compressor and run for some time.
    4. The chilled water temperature may vary slightly during measurement. It is important that the temperature is kept
    within narrow temperature range.
    5. Note the time taken for 5 revolutions of the energy meter disc.
    6. Note the temperature and pressure readings at locations 1,2,3 & 4.
    7. Switch off the solenoid switch.
    8. Select the capillary tube line by opening the shut off valve on this line and closing the one of the thermostatic
    expansion valve line. The solenoid manual switch is switched off.
    9. Note the time taken for 5 revolutions of the energy meter disc. Note the temperature and pressure readings at
    locations 1,2,3 & 4.
    10. Switch off the mains.
    Sample Calculations:

    1) Capillary Tube

    1. Heat equivalent of work done by compressor =
    KJ/s or Kw =

    ()
    2. Actual Refrigeration Effect = KJ/s or Kw =

    3. Coefficient of performance of the refrigerating system



    =
    =

    ()
    ( = ) =

    2) Solenoidal Valve

    1. Heat equivalent of work done by compressor = KJ/s or Kw =

    ()
    2. Actual Refrigeration Effect =
    KJ/s or Kw =

    3. Coefficient of performance of the refrigerating system



    = =

    ()
    ( = ) =
    OBSERVATIONS
    Energy Meter constant = 750 rev/Kwh

    SL No: CAPILLARY TUBE THERMOSTATIC EXPANSION


    VALVE
    1 Ambient
    Temperature (C)

    2 Chilled water
    Temperature (C)
    3 Time taken for 5
    revolutions of
    energy meter disc
    4 Pressure Temp h Pressure Temp h

    Psi Bar C K KJ/Kg Psi Bar C K KJ/Kg

    Evaporator Outlet/
    Compressor Suction
    Compressor Outlet/
    Condenser Inlet
    Expansion Device Inlet/
    Condenser Outlet
    Expansion Device
    Outlet/
    Evaporator Inlet
    5 Refrigerant Flow
    Rate : m (LPH)
    6 Actual COP
    7 Theoretical COP

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