TABLE OF CONTENT

ABSTRACT................................................................................................................................................ 2
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................... 3
METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................... 4
RESULT .................................................................................................................................................... 5
CALCULATION.......................................................................................................................................... 6
DISCUSSION............................................................................................................................................. 7
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION ................................................................................................ 8
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................................ 9
APPENDICES .......................................................................................................................................... 10

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ABSTRACT

The objective of this experiment is to determine the coefficient of heat pump. R134a was used
as a primary working fluid whereas water was adopted as a secondary heat transfer fluid at both heat
source (evaporator) and heat sink (condenser) of the heat pump. Today heat pump as taken a significant
topic of discussion in the hot water sector. The water pump system has been affected by several major
problems which are associated with high condensing temperatures needed and large-scale utilizing
conditions. The coefficient of performance which is abbreviated as COP or CP of the heat pump is the
ratio of the heat used for cooling or heating to work needed. Higher coefficients of performance are
equated to lower costs of operation. The experiment is start off by checking the unit and instrument are
in proper condition. The water source and drain are made sure to be connected and the water supply is
open and set to cooling temperature at 2.5 LPM. The main power supply and main switch at the panel
control is switch on. The refrigerant compressor is switch on and the experiment can be starting once
the temperature and pressure reading is constant. To achieve the objectives of this experiment, the
desired output which is cooling water inlet temperature (TT5) and cooling water outlet temperature
(TT6) is taken. Based on the experiment, when the cooling water flow rate is set to 2.5LPM, the reading
for cooling water inlet temperature obtain is 26.7°C, the value for cooling water outlet temperature
(TT6) is 32.9 °C and power input is 320 W. Based on the result obtain, the heat output of the heat pump
is 1080.6972 W and the coefficient of performance for the heat pump is 3.38. In conclusion, by knowing
the enthalpy at each stage of heat pump allow us to determine and calculated the heat transfer and the
coefficient of heat pump and hence the objective of the experiment is achieved.

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INTRODUCTION

A heat pump is a sort of heat engine that works in the opposite direction. When the heat pump
is turned off, heat is transferred from a hot to a cool place. What needs to be understood is that a heat
pump does not transfer heat from one area of the cold reservoir to another, as a refrigerator does when
it transfers heat from its colder interior parts to an outside warmer room or when it transfers heat from
inside the house to the refrigerator during the winter months. Heat is extracted from a cold reservoir
and then moved to a warmer area in the case of thermal efficiency instruments. (M. Fatouh, 2011).

Heat Pump Cycle is widely used in industries and homes. The heat pump is heat transferring
mechanism. The evaporator is used to absorb heat in one location and releasing the heat through the
evaporator to another location. Some refrigeration systems can reverse their services thus making the
evaporator function as a condenser and the evaporator as the condenser. By doing so, the heat flow is
reversed. By use of the special reversing valve, the system either cools or heats the space. The heat flow
via the compressor follows the same direction always. (Fischer, avid, 2017).

Heat pumps use a compression cooling system, which is comparable to a standard cooling
system. There are two primary heat transmission surfaces on them. The liquid refrigerant runs through
the evaporator, carrying away the heat and transferring when it is vaporised. The vapour is transferred
to the compressor after vaporisation and compressed at high temperatures before being injected into the
refrigerator condenser. Because the condenser is hotter than its surroundings at this moment, heat is
transferred to another site in the form of hot water. The compressed vapour condenses, releasing the
vaporisation heat and reverting to a liquid form. (Nave, n.d.)

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METHODOLOGY

The instrument and unit are make sure in proper

condition.

The general starts up procedure are followed before the

experiment begin

The water supply is open, and the cooling water supply

was set between range 1.0-2.5 LPM.

The main power and the main switch are switch on at the
control panel.

The refrigerant compressor is switch on. The experiment

begins once the temperature and pressure are constant.

The reading for cooling water inlet temperature (TT5)

and cooling water outlet temperature (TT6) is recorded.

Once the experiment is done, the general shut-down

experiment is followed.

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 RESULT
Cooling water flowrate (LPM) = 2.5

Table 1: The temperature and power input of refrigerant

Test Reading 1 Reading 2 Reading 3 Average

reading

Refrigerant ºC 26.7 26.7 26.7 26.7

inlet
temperature,
TT5

Refrigerant ºC 32.9 32.9 32.9 32.9

outlet
temperature,
TT6

Power input W 320 320 320 320

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CALCULATION

Figure 1.1 Calculation for heat output, Q and COPH

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DISCUSSION

The objective of this experiment was to determine the coefficient of performance of heat pump. The
data obtained from the experiment was tabulated and the heat output of the heat pump and coefficient
of performance of heat pump was determine.

Reading for cooling water inlet temperature, TT5, cooling water outlet temperature, TT6 and
power input obtained during the experiment when reading of cooling water flowrate was set to 2.5 LPM
are 26.7,32.9 and 320 W respectively.

Next, heat output of heat pump and coefficient of performance of heat pump were calculated.
The value of Q is 1080.6972 W while COPH equal to 3.38.

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CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

The objective of this experiment is to determine the coefficient of performance of heat pump.
In this experiment we measured the refrigerant inlet (TT5) and refrigerant outlet (TT6) and power input.
. We take 3 reading until get the constant value and take the average. For heat output, we need to use
formula Q = mCP(T2 - T1). The formula for COPH is ( Heat output /Power Input). Next, heat output of
heat pump and coefficient of performance of heat pump were calculated. The value of Q is 1080.6972
W and for COPH is 3.38. In short, the objective has been successfully achieved with minimal errors and
can be improved for the next experiment.

As a recommenedation, stduent should to take and make sure reading take 3 to 5 reading and
take the average. This because its can helps us to reduce the error in the experiment. After that, we need
to ensure that the heat pump measurement used in the experiment in good condition to avoid the
sensitivity. Lastly, make sure when we adjust the flowrate, the flowrate to must be constant with the
value that we need to measured so that we can avoid the error in collecting data.

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REFERENCES

Fischer, avid. (2017). On heat pumps in smart grids. A review; Renewable and sustainable energy
reviews.

M. Fatouh, E. E. (2011). Experimental investigation of A vapor compression heat pump used for
cooling and heating apllication.

Nave, R. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://hyperphysics.phy-

astr.gsu.edu/hbase/thermo/heatpump.html#:~:text=A%20heat%20pump%20is%20a%20dev
ice%20which%20applies,efficiency%20can%20be%20calculated%20from%20the%20Carnot
%20cycle.

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APPENDICES

1. Expansion valve 6. Evaporator

2. Refrigerant flowmeter 7. Low Pressure Cut Off Switch

3. Sight Glass 8. High Pressure Cut Off Switch

4. Filter Drier 9. Inlet Refrigerant

5. Coaxial Condenser 10. Compressor

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Figure 2: Schematic diagram for heat pump equipment (Model: HE165-A)

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