Kautilya Institute of Technical & Engineering Department of Mechanical Engg.

Modal Test Paper, 2nd Mid Term Exam Sub: - RAC, VIIth Sem UINT III
Q1 (a) Derive the expression for COP of absorption system? Explain Electrolux refrigeration system with diagram? (b) What are the different types of evaporators used in a vapour compression refrigeration system? (c) How are the refrigerants classified? Discuss the factors to be considered in the selection of a refrigerant? (d) Discuss the importance of boiling point and freezing point of following refrigerants with particular reference to their applications.R-11, R-12, R-13, R-22 and R-717. Q2 (a) In an absorption type refrigerator, the heat is supplied to NH3 generator by condensing steam at 2 kg/cm2 (absolute) and 90% dry. The temperature to be maintained in the refrigerator is 50C. The temperature of the atmosphere is 30o C. Find the maximum COP possible of the refrigerator. If the refrigeration load is 20 Tons and actual COP is 70% of maximum COP. Find the weight of steam required per hour. (b) What is the function of following components in vapour absorption refrigeration system? (i) Absorber (ii) Rectifier (ii) Analyser (iv) Heat exchanger (c) Explain how the pressure and temp of refrigerant is increased in vapour absorption system? Q3 (a) Briefly describe the equipment used in refrigeration system? (b)Explain about nomenclature of refrigerants and show their effect on environment? Also mention the desired properties of refrigerants? (c) Give the chemical formulation of following refrigerants: R-11, R-12, R-21, R-170, R-764, R-717 Q4 (a) What are the different types of evaporators used in a vapour compression refrigeration system? (b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of capillary tube over other types of expansion devices?

(c) Draw a neat diagram of lithium bromide water absorption refrigeration system and explain its working and limitation

UNIT - VI
Q1 (a) Explain the followings: (i) WBT (iv) Relative humidity (b) Derive the following relation: (i) Q2 (ii)
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(ii) Dew point depression (v) Degree of saturation

(iii) Humidity ratio

(a) The following data refer to an air condition system for an industrial process for hot and wet summer conditions. Outdoor condition 31oC DBT and 70% RH Required condition 22oC DBT and 65% RH Amount of outdoor air supplied 200m3/min Coil DPT 11oC If the required condition is achieved by rst cooling and dehumidifying and then by heating . Find (i) the capacity of the cooling coil and its by pass factor (ii) the capacity of the heating coil and surface temperature of the heating coil if the bypass factor is 0.2 (b) Explain psychrometric processes with the help of psychrometric chart?

Q3

(a) A quantity of air having a volume of 300 m3 at 30oC (DBT) and 25oC (WBT) is heated to 40oC (DBT). Estimate the amount of heat added, final relative humidity and WBT. The air pressure is 1.01325 bar. (b) 800 m3/min of re-circulated air at 22oC (DBT) and 10oC dew point temperature is to mixed with 300 m3/min of fresh air at 30oC (DBT) and 50% RH. Determine the enthalpy, specific volume, humidity ratio and dew point temp of the resultant mixture.

Q4

(a) Explain the dierence between comfort air-conditioning and industrial air-conditioning. (b) Explain Eective Temperature? Also explain the mechanism of body heat losses? And draw the comfort chart? (c) Write short note on: (i) Metabolic rate (ii) Comfort chart (iii) Air washer (iv) BPF

UNIT- V Q1 (a) Explain the concept of ESHF for room to be air conditioned. How is it useful to the ADP for room design conditions? (b) A conference room for seating 100 persons is to be maintained at 22oC DBT and 60% RH. The outdoor conditions are 40oC DBT and 27oC WBT. The various loads in the hall is given below. Sensible and Latent heat load per person 80W and 50W Lights and Fans 15000W Sensible heat gain through glass. Walls, ceiling etc., 15KW The air inltration is 20m3/min and fresh air supply is 100m3/min. Two third of recirculated room air and one third of fresh air are mixed before entering the cooling coil. The BF of the coil is 0.1. Determine ADP, Grant total heat load and eective room sensible heat factor. Q2 (a) List the components of internal heat gain and system heat gain? (b) Why ventilation is required? Explain why dierent ventilation standards for dierent purposes are recommended? (c) Explain the components of cooling load estimation? Q3 Q4 The design data for an The following data were collected for designing the air-conditioning system of as mall auditorium: Total Seating Capacity: 400, Out-door conditions: 350C DBT and 76% R.H., Required comfort conditions: 200C DBT and 53% R.H., Sensible heat given out perperson:300 kJ/hr, Latent heat given out per person: 100 kJ/hr, other sensible heat load: 150,000 kJ/hr, Latent heat load of inltration: 1,00,000 kJ/hr, Quantity of fresh air supplied: 28 m3/hr/person, desirable temperature rise of conditioned air within the theatre 90C. Calculate (a) Percentage of total air recirculated and bypassed (b) Volume capacity of the fan

(c) The capacity of the cooling coil in tons of refrigeration. Take 20% safe margin. Assume that air leaves dehumidifying coil with 100% R.H.