www.uptuonline.

com
www.uptuonline.com
www.uptuonline.com
www.uptuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com
Printed Pages : 2 Roll No. EME604

B. TECH.
THEORY EXAMINATION (SEM–VI) 2016-17
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING

Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100

Note : Be precise in your answer. In case of numerical problem assume data wherever not provided.
Use of steam tables, refrigerant's property tables and charts, and psychrometric charts, and
Enthalpy-concentration diagram is allowed.

SECTION A
1. Attempt all parts of the following. [2×10=20]
a) What do you mean by refrigeration effect and unit of refrigeration?
b) Describe boot-strap cycle of air refrigeration system.
c) Differentiate open and closed air refrigeration system.
d) Explain Dry air rated temperature (DART)
e) How does an actual vapour compression cycle differ from that of a theoretical cycle?
f) Discuss the operation of a capillary tube in refrigeration system.
g) Explain psychrometric process.
h) Explain the modified comfort chart with neat sketches.
www.aktuonline.com

i) Write the expression for calculating the heat gain through the ducts.
j) What are the different factors considered in load estimation sheet for comfort
application?

SECTION B
2. Attempt any five of the following. 10×5=50]
a) In an open cycle air refrigeration machine, air is drawn from a cold chamber at -2oC
and 1 bar and compressed to 11 bar. It is then cooled at this pressure, to the cooler
temperature of 20oC and then expanded in expansion cylinder and returned to the cold
room. The compression and expansion are isentropic and follows the law pv1.4 =
constant. Sketch the p-v and T-s diagrams of the cycle and for a refrigeration of 15
tonnes. Determine: 1) theoretical C.O.P., 2) rate of circulation of the air in kg/min, and
3) piston displacement per minute in the compressor and expander.
b) In a vapour compression refrigeration system using R-12, the evaporator pressure is 1.4
bar and the condenser pressure is 8 bar. The refrigerant leaves the condenser sub-cooled
to 30oC. The vapour leaving the evaporator is dry and saturated. The compression
process is isentropic. The amount of heat rejected in the condenser is 13.42 MJ/min.
Determine: 1) refrigerating effect in kJ/kg, 2) refrigerating load in TR, and 3) C.O.P.
c) In a 100TR aqua ammonia absorption plant, saturated liquid ammonia at 30oC leaves
the condenser and enters the explanation valve. The evaporator pressure is 1.9 bar and
the vapour temperature at evaporator exit is -10oC. The mass concentrations of
ammonia in the weak and strong solutions are 0.25 and 0.325 respectively. Determine
the mass flow rates in kg/min of the strong and weak solutions
d) Atmospheric air at dry bulb temperature of 16oC and 25% relative humidity passes
through a furnace and then through a humidifier, in such a way that the final dry bulb
temperature is 30oC and 50% relative humidity. Find the heat and moisture added to the
air. Also determine the sensible heat factor of the process.

www.aktuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com
e) An air conditioning plant is required to supply 60 m3 of air per minute at a DBT of
21oC and 55% RH. The outside air is at DBT of 28oC and 60% RH. Determine the
mass of water drained and capacity of the cooling coil. Assume the air condition plant
first to dehumidify and then to cool the air.
f) Draw a neat labelled sketch of a Practical Vapour Absorption refrigeration cycle and
explain its working in brief.
g) Define the terms:
(i) Dew point temperature
(ii) Specific humidity
(iii) Relative humidity
(iv) Degree of saturation
h) Attempt the following:
(i) What are the desirable properties of an ideal refrigerant?
(ii) Discuss in detail, the secondary refrigerants.

SECTION C
Attempt any two of the following. [15×2=30]
3. What is multi-stage vapour compression refrigeration system? Compare it with cascade
refrigeration system. Explain advantages and disadvantages over simple vapour compression
system.
www.aktuonline.com

4. A Bell Coleman refrigerator operates between pressure limits of 1.1 bar and 5 bar. The
temperatures at the suction to the compressor, and inlet to the expander are 27°C and 37°C,
respectively. Isentropic efficiencies of the compressor and expander are 0.80 and 0.82,
respectively. Determine the power input to the compressor, if the refrigerator produces cooling
at the rate of 50 TR.

5. Answer the following:

a. Discuss the effect of variation of condenser and evaporator pressures and sub-cooling
of condensate on COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system.
b. Discuss the applications of flash chamber with the help of P-h chart and schematic
diagrams.

www.aktuonline.com
 EME604
Printed Pages: 02 Sub Code:EME 604
Paper Id: 140236 Roll No.
B TECH
(SEM-VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20
a. Differentiate open and closed air refrigeration system.
b. Explain Dry air rated temperature (DART)
c. What is the effect of sub-cooling process on the performance of simple vapour
compression refrigeration cycle?
d. What is the function of rectifier in absorption system?
e. How does an actual vapour compression cycle differ from that of a theoretical cycle?
f. What is an azeotrope?
g. Write the chemical formula of R-114 and R-718.
h. What is wet bulb depression?
i. What do you mean by dew point temperature?
j. Write the functions of capillary tube.
SECTION B

2. Attempt any three of the following: 10x3=30

www.aktuonline.com

a. In an open cycle air refrigeration machine, air is drawn from a cold chamber at -2º C
and 1 bar and compressed to 11 bar. It is then cooled at this pressure, to the cooler
temperature of 20º C and then expanded in expansion cylinder and returned to the
cold room. The compression and expansion are isentropic and follows the law pv1.4=
constant. Sketch the p-v and T-s diagrams of the cycle and for a refrigeration of 15
tonnes. Determine: 1) theoretical C.O.P., 2) rate of circulation of the air in kg/min,
and 3) piston displacement per minute in the compressor and expander.
b. What is multi-stage vapour compression refrigeration system? Compare it with
cascade refrigeration system.
c. What is a refrigerant? Distinguish between primary and secondary refrigerant. Give
example of each category.
d. Define the terms:
(i) Dew point temperature
(ii) Specific humidity
(iii) Relative humidity
(iv) Degree of saturation
e. What are the different types of expansion devices generally used in refrigeration
system? Describe thermostatic expansion valve with neat sketch.
SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10
a. An air refrigerator working on bell Coleman cycle operates between 1 MPa and 100
KPa is required to produce a cooling effect of 2000kJ/min. The temperature of air
leaving the cold chamber is -50C and at leaving the cooler is 300C. Determine-
(i) mass of air circulated per hour
(ii) Compressor work and Expander work
(iii) COP of the system.

Page 1 of 2
http://www.aktuonline.com
 EME604
b. The cock pit of a jet plane flying at a speed of 1200Km/hr is to be cooled by a
simpleAir cooling system. The cockpit is to be maintained at250C and the pressure in
the cockpit is 1 bar. The other available data is as follows;
Cockpit cooling load=10TR
Ambient air pressure & temp = 0.85 bar, 300 C
Ram efficiency = 90%
Pressure ratio in the main compressor = 4
Pressure drop in the heat exchanger = 0.5bar
Isentropic efficiency of main compressor and cooling turbine 80%
Temp of air entering the cooling turbine = 600 C
Pressure loss between the cooler turbine and cockpit=0.2 bar.
Find- (a) the quantity of air passed through the cooling turbine.
(b) C.O.P of the system.
Take γ =1.4 and Cp=1kj/Kg K
4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10
a. In a vapour compression refrigeration system using R-12, the evaporator pressure is
1.4bar and the condenser pressure is 8 bar. The refrigerant leaves the condenser sub-
cooledto 30oC. The vapour leaving the evaporator is dry and saturated. The
compressionprocess is isentropic. The amount of heat rejected in the condenser is
13.42 MJ/min.Determine: 1) refrigerating effect in kJ/kg, 2) refrigerating load in TR,
and 3) C.O.P.
www.aktuonline.com

b. Explain three stage compressions with flash intercoolers with p-h diagram.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a. Draw a neat labelled sketch of a Practical Vapour Absorption refrigeration cycle and
explain its working in brief.
b. Explain Li-Br vapour absorption refrigeration system with neat sketch.

6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a. The atmospheric air at 300 C dry bulb temperatures and 75% relative humidity enters
a cooling coil at the rate of 200 m3/min. The coil dew point temperature is 140 C and
the by-pass factor of the coil is 0.1. Determine:
(i) The temperature of air leaving the cooling coil;
(ii) The capacity of the cooling coil in tones of refrigeration and in kilowatt
(iii) The amount of water vapour removed per minute; and
(iv) the sensible heat factor for the process.
b. What is psychrometric chart? With the help of psychrometric chart describe the
following process
(i) Cooling and dehumidification
(ii) Heating and humidification

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10x1=10

a. Describe a cold storage in brief? What factors are considered in design of a cold
storage?
b. Write the function of compressor in refrigeration system? What do you understand
by hermetic sealed compressors give its advantages with diagram.

Page 2 of 2
http://www.aktuonline.com
Printed Pages:02 Sub Code:KME-601
Paper Id: 236556 Roll No.

B.TECH
(SEM VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2022-23
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
2. Use of refrigerant table, steam table, psychometric chart is permissible.

SECTION A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x 10 = 20

(a) Define Mach number.
(b) What do you understand by DART?
(c) Mention the advantages of vapour compression refrigeration system over air
refrigeration system.
(d) How does an actual vapour compression cycle differ from that of a theoretical
cycle?
(e) What are the desirable properties of an ideal refrigerant?
(f) Explain CFC-free refrigerant.
(g) Define sensible heat factor.
90

6
(h) Define Heating and Humidification process on Psychrometric chart.

22
_2
(i) Explain de-frosting in refrigeration.

3.
(j) Write the function of capillary tube.
P1

11
3E

0.
SECTION B

.2
P2

2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30

25
Q

(a) A cold storage is to be maintained at -5°C while the surroundings are at 35°C. The
|1
heat leakage from the surroundings into the cold storage is estimated to be 29 kW.
The actual COP of the refrigeration plant is one-third of an ideal plant working
04

between the same temperatures. Find the power required to drive the plant.
5:

(b) What are the advantages of compound compression with intercooler over single
:5

stage compression?
08

(c) Draw a neat diagram of three-fluid system of refrigeration (Electrolux

refrigeration system) and explain its working.
3

(d) What is fog? Show on the psychometric chart when two air streams yield fogged
02

state of air.
(e) Which are the important equipments being used in refrigeration and air-
-2

Conditioning systems? Describe the basic function and significance of each

06

equipment, in brief.
9-
|1

SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) An aircraft refrigeration plant has to handle a cabin load of 30 tonnes. The
atmospheric temperature is l7°C. The atmospheric air is compressed to a pressure
of 0.95 bars and temperature of 30°C due to ram action. This air is then further
compressed in a compressor to 4.75 bars, cooled in a heat exchanger to 67°C,
expanded in a turbine to 1 bar pressure and supplied to the cabin. The air leaves
the cabin at a temperature of 27°C. The isentropic efficiencies of both compressor

QP23EP1_290 | 19-06-2023 08:55:04 | 125.20.113.226

 and turbine are 0. 9. Calculate the mass of air circulated per minute and the C.O.P.
For air, CP = 1.004 KJ/Kg K and CP/CV= 1.4
(b) Explain, with a neat sketch, the working principle of boot-strap evaporative type of
air refrigeration system with T-S diagram.

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Describe, with the help of schematic and p-h diagrams, the working of a two stage
compression system with water intercooler, liquid subcooler and a liquid flash
chamber.
(b) The temperature limits of an ammonia refrigerating system are 25°C and -l0°C. If
the gas is dry at the end of compression, calculate the coefficient of performance
of the cycle assuming no under-cooling of the liquid ammonia. Use the following
table for properties of ammonia:
Temperature Liquid Heat Latent Heat Liquid Entropy
(°C) (KJ/Kg) (KJ/Kg) (KJ/Kg K)
25 298.9 1166.94 1.1242
-10 135.37 1297.68 0.5443

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) With the help of a neat sketch, explain in brief, the working principle of practical
vopour Absorption Refrigeration system, obtaining an expression for maximum
90

6
C.O.P of the cycle. Also determine the C.O.P of a Vapour Absorption system

22
_2
having a Generator temperature of 1100°C, evaporator temperature of-15°C and

3.
absorber/condenser temperature of 40°C.
P1

11
(b) Define primary refrigerant. What are the desirable properties of a primary
3E

refrigerant? Give the refrigerant number for the following: CHCLF2, CH2F-CF3,

0.
and NH3.

.2
P2

25
Q

6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

|1
(a) Classify different types of air-conditioning system used. Draw a neat diagram of
04

air-conditioning system required for winter season. Explain the working of

different components in the circuit.
5:

(b) Room air having a DBT of 40°C and WBT of 25°C is cooled through sensible
:5

cooling process up to a temperature of 250C show it on a psychometric chart and

08

determine the amount of heat removed ( in KJ/kg of dry air).

3
02

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Explain the working of ice manufacturing in ice manufacturing plant.
-2

(b) Explain the methods of food preservation in detail.

06
9-
|1

QP23EP1_290 | 19-06-2023 08:55:04 | 125.20.113.226

 -T
www.aktuonline.com

Printed Pages: 6
(Following Paper ID and Roll No.
to be nnuo irrffi
Answer Books)

B.TECH.
Theory Examination (semester-vr) zLls-l
6
REFRIGERA:TION & AIR COI\DITIONING

Time..3 Hours
fuIax Marks : 100
www.aktuonline.com

Note: 1' [Is€ of Refrigereant table & Psychometric chart is

pemitted.
2- Assume any missing data, suitable.

Ql. Atternpt alt question.

Qxl0=20)

a) what do you understand by term DAR[?

O) Discuss the nomenclature used for classifying

refrigerants.

(c) List psychometric properties of air.

/6ssn637 5
www.aktuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com

(d) List rariotls source> of le'': 'cad

(e) \\trat are Engneermg ryplicanons oi fi)'ogenics?

(0 Discuss ef,lect of moisture and oil miscibility in ir

I

refrige'rants- t
{
)

(g) What is sensible heat factor?

(h) Differentiate between Natural and Mechanical

refrigeration.
www.aktuonline.com

Systems?
0) What is boot strap aircraft refrigeration

Define
,Energy perforrnance ratio (EPR) & express its
0)
RelationshiP with'COP''

(5x10:50)
Q2. AttemPt anY five

the tempe'rature
(a) Refrigerating machine working between
g}%relative coP' It
limits of -13oc and 37"candhas
consumes 4.g kw power, Determine
TR capacity. For

same TR capaclty, how much

power will be consumed
power con-
by carnot refrigerator? Also for the same
refrigerator
sumptior, determine TR capacrty of carnot
operating between same temperattrre
limits'

I 655 I 1637 5
www.aktuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com

(b) Draw a labelled sketch and explain

working of
window air conditioning sy.stem?

(c) Explain with neat sketch the various

losses in the duct?

(d) Describe the different method of

air condirioning duct
design. why are damper are required in some
sptem.
.

(e) In a gas cycle reftigeration system

working on Joule
cycle, the outlet temperature from
the cold space is 270
www.aktuonline.com

K and the temperature at inlet to ftrbine

is 3lg K. The
pressure ratio is 4.0. Determine
the mass flow rate, heat
rejection, compressor work, turbine
work, cop and
the volume flow rates at inlet to
compressor and at
outlet of hrbine for a sptem of I TR
cooling capacity.
The working substance is air.

(0 Eaplain simple airreftgeration sptern

in detail with Cop
expression.

G) I0 grams of moisflre per kg of dry air

is removed from
atnospheric air when it is passed
through an air condi-
tioning system and its temperature
becomes 20oC. The
atmospheric conditions are 40 c DBT and 60%RH.

/655/t637 5
www.aktuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com

Find the following for the conditioned air

i. Relative humidity

ii. Wet-bulb temPerature

iii. Dew Point temPerature

iv. EnthalPY change for the air

Assume standard afinoryheric pres$ue.

www.aktuonline.com

h) 800m3 /min of re-circulated 22" C (DBT) and

afu at

lgoc dew point temperature is to mixed with 300 m3 I

min of fresh air at 30'C (DBT) and 50% RH'
Determine the enthalpy, qpeclfic volume, humidity ratio
and dew point tanp of the resrltant mixture

Attempt anY two (2*1F30)

e3. A boot strap cooling system of 12 TR capacrty is used in an

aeroplane. Ttre ambient air temperature and pressure are 20"
C and 0.85 bar respectively. The pressure of air increases
from 0.85 bar to 1 bar due to rarnming action of air. The
pressure of air discharged from the compressor is 3 bar. The
pressure of air from alxiliary compressor is 4 bar- Isenffopic

I 65s I 1637 s
www.aktuonline.com
 r
www.aktuonline.com

efficiency of turbine is 80o/o, 50% of the enthalpy of air

discharged from the main compressor is removed in the
first heat exchanger and 30% of enthalpy of air discharged
is removed in the second heat exchanger using ram air.
Assuming ram action to be isentropic, the required cabin
pressgre is 0.9 bar and the temperature of'air leaving the
cabin as 20"C. Find:

l. Power required to operate the system.

11. COP.
www.aktuonline.com

e4. Discuss different cooling loads for airconditioning of build-

ing, Also Discuss Effective sensible heat factor (ESffF).

e5. A R-12 vapour compression reftrgeration system has a

condensing temperature of 5 0'C. The refrigeration
crycity is 7 tons. The liquid leaving the condenser is saturated
liquid and compression is issntropic. Determine

i Refrige,rant flow rate

IL Power required to run the compressor

165511637 s
www.aktuonline.com
 r"-
www.aktuonline.com

iii. COP of the system

Thke enthalpy at the end of isentropic compression

- 210
KyI(g Take following properries of R-12

TEMPERATURE IN ry(KJ/r(c)
"C LIQUID VAPOTJR
50 84.969 2M.2gg
0 36.M2 lg7.3g7
www.aktuonline.com

/655n637 5

www.aktuonline.com
 Printed Pages : 2 RolI No,
Utj)i'; .{TP
a**Io
www.aktuonline.com
-

B. TBCH.
THEORY EXAMTNATTON (SEM-vt) 2016-17
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Time : 3 Hours MAx. Marks : 100
Note: Be precise in yoar answen In case of numerical problem assutne data wherever not provided.
Use of steam tables, refrigerant's propefi tables and charts, and psychrometric charts, and
Enthalpy -conc entration diagram is allow ed.

SECTIONA
L. Attempt all parts of the following. [2x10=207
a) What do you mean by refrigeration effect and unit of refrigeration?
b) Describe boot-strap cycle of air refrigeration system.
c) Differentiate open and closed air refrigeration system.
d) Explain Dry air rated temperature (DART)
e) How does an actual vapour compression cycle differ from that of a theoretical cycle?
D Discuss the operation of a capillary tube ih refrigeration system.
g) Explain psychrometric process.
h) Explain the modified comfort chart with neat sketches.
i) Write the expression for calculating the heat gain through the ducts.
www.aktuonline.com

j) What are the different factors considered in load estimation sheet for comfort
application?

SBCTIONB
2. Attempt any five of the following. 10x5=50I
a) In an open cycle air refrigeration machine, air is drawn from a cold chamber at -2oC
and I bar and compressed to 11 bar. It is then cooled at this pressure, to the cooler
temperature of 20oC and fhen expanded in expansion cylinder and returned to the cold
room. The compression and expansion are isentropic and follows the law pu''o =
constant. Sketch the p-v and I-s diagrams of the cycle and for a refrigeration of 15
tonnes. Determine: 1) theoretical C.O.P., 2) rate of circulation of the air in kg/min, and
3) piston displacement per minute in the compressor and expander.
b) In a vapour compression refrigeration system using R-12, the evaporator pressure is 1.4
bar and fhe condenser pressure is 8 bar. The refrigerant leaves the condenser sub-cooled
to 30oC. The vapour leaving the evaporator is dry and saturated. The compression
process is isentropic. The amount of heat rejected in the condenser is 13.42 MJ/min.
Determine: 1) refrigerating effect in kJ/kg, 2) refrigerating load in TR, and 3) C.O.P.
c) In a 100TR aqua ammonia absorption plant, saturated liquid ammonia at 30oC leaves
the condenser and enters the explanation valve. The evaporator pressure is 1.9 bar and
the vhpour temperature at evaporator exit is -10oC. The mass concentrations of
ammonia in the weak and strong solutions are 0.25 and 0.325 respectively. Determine
the mass flow iates in kg/min of the sfong and weak solutions
d) Atmospheric air at dry bulb temperature of 16oC and 25Vo relative humidity passes
through a fumace and then through a humidifier, in such a way that the final dry bulb
temperature is 30oC and 50Vo relative humidity. Find the heat and moisture added to the
air. Also determine the sensible heat factor of the process.

www.aktuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com

e) An air conditioning plant.is required to supply 60 m3 of air per minute

at a DBT of
zloc and 55vo RH. The outside air is at DBT of 2g"c and
Goro F(n. Determine the
mass of water drained and capacity of the cooling coil. Assume
the air condition plant
first to dehumidify and then to cool the air.
f) Draw a neat labelled sketch of a Practical Vapour Absorption refrigeration
cycle and
explain its working in brief.
s) Define the terms:
(i) Dew point temperature
(ii) Specific humidity
(iii) Relative humidity
(iv) Degree of saturation
h) Attempt the following:
(i) What are the desirable properties of an ideal refrigerant?
(ii) Discuss in detail, the secondary refrigerants.

SBCTION C
Attempt any two of the following.
\il/hat is multi-stage vapour compression USx2=30J
3. refrigeration system? Compa.re it with cascade
refrigeration system. Explain advantages and disadvantages over simple
vapour compression
system.

4. A Bell Coleman refrigerator operates between pressure limits of 1.1 bar and 5 bar.
The
www.aktuonline.com

temperatures at the suction to the compressor, and inlet to the expander

are 27oC and 37oC,
respectively. Isentropic efficiencies of the compressor and expander are
0.g0 and 0.g2,
respectively' Determine the power input [o the compressor, if the refrigerator
produces cooling
at the rate of 50 TR-

-
5. Answer the following:
a. Discuss the effect of variation of condenser and evaporator pressures
and sub-cooling
of condensate on COP of a vapour compression refrigeration system.
b. Discuss the applications of flash chamber with the help of p-h chart and schematic
diagrams.

www.aktuonline.com
 Printed pages: 02 Sub Code: NME604

Paper Id 140263 Roll No.

B.Tech.
(SEM. VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2017-18
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
Note: 1. Attempt all Sections.
2. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
3. Refrigeration data book and charts are allowed.

SECTION A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. 2 x10 = 20
a. Explain the C.O.P. for Refrigerator and Heat Pump.
b. What are the steam ejectors?
c. What do you mean by Ramming Process?
d. Write the chemical name of refrigerants R-134 and R-22.
e. A metal beaker contains water initially at room temperature and the water is cooled by
gradually adding ice water to it. When the water temperature reaches 13 ̊C, the moisture from
room air begins on the beaker. Make calculation for the specific humidity.
f. What is bypass factor? Explain it.
g. What do you mean by DART?
h. Define Fouling Factor in condenser.
www.aktuonline.com

i. Enlist demerits of Air refrigeration System.

j. What is the defrosting in refrigeration?

SECTION B
2. Attempt any three of the following: 10 x 3 = 30
a. Describe with a neat schematic diagram, two stage multi compression refrigeration
system. Represent the cycle on T-s and P-h plots.
b. Explain the working of Li-Br vapour absorption refrigeration system with neat sketch
c. An ammonia refrigerating machine fitted with an expansion valve works between the
temperature limits of -1000C and 3000C. The vapor is 95% dry at the end of
compression and the fluid leaving the condenser is at 300 0C. Assuming actual COP
as 60% of the theoretical, calculate the kg of ice produced per kW hour at 00C from
water at 1000C. Latent heat of ice is 335kJ/kg.
d. The atmospheric air at 25º C dry bulb temperature and 12º C wet bulb temperature is
flowing at the rate of 100 m3/min through the duct. The dry saturated steam at 100º C
is injected into the air stream at the rate of 72 kg/hour. Calculate the specific humidity
and the enthalpy of the leaving air. Also determine the dry bulb temperature, wet bulb
temperature and the relative humidity of the leaving air.
e. What is the basic function of refrigerant in a refrigeration cycle and how they are classified?
Explain in brief.

SECTION C
3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10
(a) The following data refers to a reduced ambient air refrigeration system used for an
aircraft. Speed of aircraft = 1200km/h; ambient pressure and temp. 0.8 bar and 50C;
ram efficiency = 100%; pressure of cooled air leaving the first cooling turbine = 0.8
bar; temperature of cooled air leaving the H.E. = 1000C; pressure ratio of the main
compressor = 3; pressure loss between the second cooling turbine and cabin = 0.1 bar;
pressure and temperature in the cabin = 1 bar and 220C; load in the cabin = 10 TR;
isentropic efficiency of compressor = 85%; efficiencies of cooling turbine = 80%.
Calculate the temperature of different points of the cycle, also find: (1). Mass flow of
http://www.aktuonline.com
 Printed pages: 02 Sub Code: NME604
air passing through the second cooling turbine; (2). Qty. of ram air passing through the
H.E. if the rise in temperature is limited to 80K; (3). C.O.P. of the system.
(b) Explain Bell-Coleman cycle with P-V and T-S diagrams and derive its COP.

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Discuss the effect of suction pressure, Discharge pressure, super heating and
sub-cooling on the performance of a vapour compression system with suitable
diagrams.
(b) Air at 15 0C dry bulb temperature and 25% relative humidity is heated and
humidified at 30 0C dry bulb temperature and 50% relative humidity. Calculate
the heat and moisture added to air and the sensible heat factor for the process.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) A food storage locker requires a refrigeration system of 2400 KL/min. capacity
at an evaporator temperature of 263 K and a condenser temperature of 303 K.
the refrigeration used is Freon -12 and sub-cooled by 8 0C before entering the
expansion valve and vapour is superheated by 700C before leaving the
evaporator coil. The refrigeration compressor is two cylinder single-acting with
stroke equal to 1.25 times the bore and operates at 1000 rpm. Liquid specific
heat= 1.235 kJ/kgoC, vapour specific heat= 0.733 kJ/kgoC. Determine (a)
Refrigeration effect per kg. (b)Mass of refrigerant to be circulated per minute.
(c)Theoretical piston displacement per minute.(d)Theoretical power required to
www.aktuonline.com

run the compressor, in Kw.

(b) Explain the function of the following components of the Vapour Absorption
Refrigeration System.
i. Rectifier
ii. Generator
iii. Analyser
iv. Absorber

6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) A simple saturation cycle using R-12 is designed for taking a load of 10 tones.
The refrigerator and ambient temperature are 00C and 300C. A minimum
temperature difference of 50C is required in the evaporator and condenser for
heat transfer find; 1. Mass flow rate thorough the system; 2. Power required in
kW; 3.COP and cylinder dimension assuming L/D = 1.2 for a single cylinder,
single acting compressor if it runs at 300 r.p.m. with volumetric efficiency of
90%.

(b) What is the Psychometry? Plot Psychrometric chart(s) and explain common
Psychrometric processes on this chart. Explain and discuss these properties in brief.

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

(a) Explain the Performance Characteristics of Reciprocating Compressor
mentioning the effect of the following points :-
(i) Suction temperature on compressor on refrigerating capacity.
(ii) Condenser temperature.

(b) Define Condenser and explain the working of a Condenser in a Refrigerating

System. Classify them. Also discuss what are the factors affecting the
Condenser Capacity

http://www.aktuonline.com
 RME061
Printed Pages: 02 Sub Code: RME061
Paper Id: 140270 Roll No.
B TECH
(SEM VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2018-19
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 70
Note: Attempt all sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably. Use of refrigeration
tables and psychrometric charts and steam tables is permitted.

SECTION-A

1. Attempt all questions in brief. (2x7=14)

a. What do mean by one tonne of refrigeration?
b. Define COP.
c. Classify refrigerants.
d. Define GSHF and ADP.
e. What is the function of expansion device?
f. What do you mean by bypass factor?
g. Define cascade system applied to vapour compression system.
SECTION-B

2. Attempt any three of the following: (7x3=21)

a. A cold storage is to be maintained at -5°C while the surroundings are at 35°C. The heat
www.aktuonline.com

leakage fromthe surroundings into the cold storage is estimated to be 29 kW. The actual COP
of the refrigeration plant is one-third of an ideal plant working between the same
temperatures.Find the power required to drive the plant.
b. What is the significance of multistage vapour compression system? Also explain the function
liquid intercooler in multistage compression system.
c. Draw a neat diagram of lithium bromide water absorption system and explain its working.
List the major field of applications of this system.
d. The readings from a sling psychrometer are as follows: Dry bulb temperature = 30° C; Wet
bulb temperature = 20° C; Barometer reading =740mm of Hg. Determine:
i. Dew point temperature.
ii. Relative humidity.
iii. Specific humidity.
iv. Degree of saturation.
v. Vapour density.
vi. Enthalpy of mixture per kg of dry air.
e. Explain the working of Cold storage with neat sketch.
SECTION-C

3. Attempt any one part of the following: (7x1=7)

a. The cock pit of a jet plane flying at a speed of 1200 km/h is to be cooled by a simple air
cooling system. The cock pit is to be maintained at 25°C and the pressure in the cock pit is 1
bar. The ambient air pressure and temperature are 0.85 bar and 30°C. The other data available
is as follows: Cock-pit cooling load= 10 TR; Main compressor pressure ratio =4; Ram
efficiency = 90%; Temperature of air leaving the heat exchanger and entering the cooling
turbine = 60°C; pressure drop in the heat exchanger= 0.5 bars; Pressure loss between the
cooler turbine and cock pit = 0.2 bar. Assuming the isentropic efficiencies of main
compressor and cooler turbine as 80%, find the quantity of air passed through the cooling
turbine and C. O.P. of the system. Take γ = 1.4 and CP = 1 kJ/kg K.
b. Explain, with a neat sketch, the working principle of boot-strap type of air refrigeration
system with T-S diagram.

Page 1 of 2
http://www.aktuonline.com
 RME061

4. Attempt any one part of the following: (7x1=7)

a. Discuss the effect of change in Suction and discharge pressure in vapour compression
refrigeration system?
b. In a 15 TR ammonia plant, compression is carried out in two stages with water inter-cooling
and flash inter-cooling and water sub-cooling. The particulars of the plant are as follows:
Condenser pressure = 12 bar, Evaporator pressure = 3 bar, Flash intercooler pressure = 6 bar,
limiting temperature for inter-cooling and sub-cooling = 20°C. Draw the cycle on p-h chart
and estimate (a) the coefficient of performance of the plant, (b) the power required for each
compressor, (c) the swept volume foreach compressor if the volumetric efficiency of both the
compressors is 80%.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: (7x1=7)

a. In an absorption type refrigerator, the heat is supplied to NH3 generator by condensing steam
at 2 bar and 90% dry. The temperature in the refrigerator is to be maintained at-5° C. Find the
maximum C.O.P. possible, if the refrigeration load is 20 tonnes and actual C.O.P. is 70% of
the maximum C.O.P, find the mass of steam required per hour. Take temperature of the
atmosphere as 30° C.
b. Define between primary and secondary refrigerant. Give the refrigerant number for the
following: CHCLF2, CH2F-CF3, and NH3.

6. Attempt any one part of the following: (7x1=7)

www.aktuonline.com

a. What is the basic difference between the requirements for Comfort and Industrial air
conditioning? Explain in brief, the factor affecting Comfort air conditioning.
b. Discuss thermal analysis of human body.

7. Attempt any one part of the following: (7x1=7)

a. What is the function of Cold storages and what is their importance in today’s life? 2000
tonnes of potato are available at a temperature of 30 °C. It has to be preserved in a cold
storage at a temperature of 2°C. How much refrigeration is necessary? If this refrigeration is
to be obtained in 3days, what should be the capacity of the plant?
b. Explain the working of ice manufacturing in ice manufacturing plant.

Page 2 of 2
http://www.aktuonline.com
 www.aktuonline.com

Printed pages: 03 Sub Code: NME 604

Paper Id: 140610 Roll No:
B. TECH.
(SEM–VI) THEORY EXAMINATION 2017-18
REFRIGERATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Time: 3 Hours Total Marks: 100
1. Attempt all Sections. If require any missing data; then choose suitably.
2. Use of steam tables, refrigerant's property tables and charts, psychrometric charts, and
Enthalpy-concentration diagram is allowed.

SECTION-A
1. Attempt all questions in brief. (2x10=20)
(a) Define Refrigeration.
(b) Differentiate between Refrigerator and Heat-pump.
(c) Give advantages of Vapor compression refrigeration system.
(d) List the advantages of Cascade system over single stage Vapor compression
refrigeration system.
(e) Draw the schematic diagram of simple vapor absorption refrigeration system.
(f) What is an Azeotrope?
(g) Give chemical name of R-112.
(h) Define BPF and SHF.
(i) What is Duct? Why is it used?
www.aktuonline.com

(j) Define Dew point temperature.

SECTION-B
2. Attempt any three part of the following: (10x3=30)
a. In a refrigerator working on Bell-Coleman cycle, air is drawn into the cylinder of
the compressor from the cold chamber at 1 bar and -30C. After reversible
adiabatic compression to 5 bar, the air is cooled at constant pressure to a
temperature of 170C, after subsequent polytropic expansion (pv1.25=C) to 1
bar in the expansion cylinder, the air is passed to the cold chamber. Sketch the
p-v and T-s dig of the cycle and determine for unit mass flow of the air:
i. Refrigeration effect
ii. Work expended and
iii. COP
b. The following data refer to a two stage compression ammonia refrigerating
system with water intercooler. Condenser pressure=14 bar, evaporator
pressure=2 bar, intercooler pressure=5 bar, load on the evaporator=10 TR. If
the temperature of de-superheated vapor and sub-cooled liquid refrigerant are
limited to 300C, find: (a) the power required to drive the system and (b) COP of
the system. Use p-h chart.
c. Draw and explain practical vapor absorption refrigeration system.
d. The atmospheric air at 300C DBT and 75% RH enters a cooling coil at the rate
of 200 m3/min. The coil dew point temperature is 140C and BPF of the coil is
0.1. Determine the (i) Temperature of the air leaving the cooling coil, (ii) The
capacity of the cooling coil in TR and KW, (iii) The amount of water vapours
removed per min and (iv)Sensible heat factor for the process.
e. What are different types of expansion devices generally used in refrigeration
system? Describe Thermostatic expansion valve with neat sketch.
om
e.c
in
l
on
tu
.ak
w
w
w
://
tp
ht
 www.aktuonline.com
SECTION‐C

3. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

a. In an aircraft refrigeration unit of a cooling load of 12 TR, the atmospheric
temperature and pressure are 120C and 0.9 bar respectively. This pressure
increases to 1.01 bar due to ramming effect. The air is bled from the engine
compressor at 3.5 bar and passed through the air cooled heat exchanger where its
temperature is reduced by 500, the air is then expanded in the cooling turbine,
delivered to the aircraft cabin and subsequently leaves the aircraft at 200C. The
pressure in the cabin is 1.03 bar. Calculate the power required to undertake the
cooling load and COP of the system.

b. A 15 ton aircraft refrigeration plant operates on Boot-strap cooling system. The

conditions of ambient air are 170C and 0.95 bar. Due to isentropic ramming
action, the pressure of air is increased to 1.2 bar. The pressures of air discharge
from main compressor and auxiliary compressor are 3.2 bar and 4.2 bar
respectively. 15% of the enthalpy of air discharged from main compressor is
removed in the first heat exchanger and 35% of the enthalpy of the air discharged
from the auxiliary compressor is removed in the second heat exchanger using
rammed air. Subsequently, the air is expanded in the turbine with 85% isentropic
efficiency and discharged into the cabin at 1.013 bar pressure. The air is finally
exited to the atmosphere at a temperature which is not to exceed 250C. Assuming
the isentropic efficiency of both the compressors 80%, determine (a) power
required to take the cabin load (b) COP of the system.
www.aktuonline.com

4. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

a. A vapour compression refrigerator uses R-40 and operates between temperature

limits of -10 and 450C. At entry to the compressor, the refrigerant is dry
saturated and after compression it aquires a temperature of 600C. Using
properties from the table, find the COP of the refrigerator.

b. The following data refer to a two stage compression ammonia refrigerating system
with water intercooler. Condenser pressure=14 bar, evaporator pressure=2 bar,
intercooler pressure=5 bar, load on the evaporator=10 TR. If the temperature of
de-superheated vapor and sub-cooled liquid refrigerant are limited to 300C, find:
(a) the power required to drive the system
(b) COP of the system. Use p-h chart.

5. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

a. Explain advantages of vapour absorption refrigeration system.

A geothermal well at 1300C supplies heat at the rate of 100500 kJ/hr to an
vapor absorption system. The environment is at 300C and the refrigerated space
is maintained at -220C. Determine the maximum possible heat removed from the
refrigerated space. With the help of psychrometric chart, explain following
processes:
Cooling and adiabatic humidification process
(ii) Adiabatic mixing of two air streams

b. Describe Electrolux refrigeration system with the help of neat sketches.

om
e.c
in
l
on
tu
.ak
w
w
w
://
tp
ht
 www.aktuonline.com

6. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

a. In an air-conditioning system, the inside conditions are DBT 250C, RH 50% and
outside conditions are DBT 400C and WBT 270C. The room sensible heat factor is
0.8. 50% of the room air is rejected to atmosphere and an equal quantity of fresh
air is added before air enters the air-conditioning apparatus. If the fresh air added
is 100 m3/min, determine:
I. Room sensible and room latent heat load
II. Sensible and latent heat load due to fresh air
III. Apparatus dew point temperature
IV. Humidity ratio and DBT of air entering air-conditioning apparatus
Assume BPF as 0 and density of air 1.2 kg/m3 at a total pressure of 1.01325 bar.

b. With the help of psychrometric chart, explain following processes:

I. Sensible heating and sensible cooling processes
II. Cooling and dehumidification process
How are refrigerants classified? What are the desirable properties of refrigerants?
Name some common refrigerants generally used in refrigeration system?

7. Attempt any one part of the following: 10 x 1 = 10

a. Describe a cold storage in brief. What factors are considered in design of a cold
www.aktuonline.com

storage?
b. A rectangular duct section of 500 X 350 mm2 size carries 75 m3/min of air
having density of 1.15 kg/m3. Determine the equivalent diameter of a circular
duct if (a) the quantity of air carried in both the cases is same; (b) the velocity of
the air in both the cases is same. If f=0.01 for sheet metal, find the pressure loss
per 100m length duct.
om
e.c
in
l
on
tu
.ak
w
w
w
://
tp
ht
 www.aktuonline.com

15.05.18 EVENING CORRECTION

NME604

KINDLY READ Q.2b) AS

Q.2b) Explain the working of Li-Br vapour

absorption refrigeration system with neat sketch.
www.aktuonline.com

om
e.c
in
l
on
tu
.ak
w
w
w
://
tp
ht