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M.E./M.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011.

M.E. Thermal Engineering
Elective

223079 INDUSTRIAL REFRIGERATION SYSTEMS

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(Regulation 2010)
Time : Three hours

Maximum : 100 marks

Answer ALL questions.

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PART A (10 2 = 20 marks)

Define ERSHF with psychrometry chart.

2.

What are the conditions required to achieve high COP?

3.

The present clearance of the ammonia compressor whose actual volumetric

efficiency is 3% at a pressure ratio of 5.0, what is the clearances volumetric
efficiency?

4.

Draw the performance characteristics curve for a reciprocating compressor.

5.

Define mean condensing coefficient.

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Draw the temperature profile diagram of refrigerant and the fluid being chilled
in an evaporator.

7.

What is a thermosyphon receiver?

8.

What types of heat transfer occur in a condenser?

9.

What do you understand by convertible spaces in refrigeration system?

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10.

What are the two requirements for an effective energy program in a plant?

(a)

(i)

An ammonia system operating with an evaporating temperature of

30C and a condensing temperature of 35C separates flash gas at
a temperature of 2C and delivers it to the condenser through a
separate compressor. If the refrigerating capacity is 200kW, what
are the power requirements if the system operates (1) single stage
and (2) with flash-gas removal?
(10)

(ii)

What is freeze drying? Explain the working principle of heat pump

for drying fish with a line diagram.
(6)
Or

A commercial refrigerator operates with R-12 between 1.2368 bar and

13.672 bar. The vapour is dry and saturated at the compressor inlet.
Assuming isentropic compression, determine the theoretical C.O.P of the
plant. The isentropic discharge temperature is 64.86C. If the actual
C.O.P. of the plant is 80 % of the theoretical, calculate the power required
to run the compressor to obtain a refrigerating capacity of 1 TR. If the
liquid is sub-cooled through 10C after condensation, calculate the power
required. The properties of R-12 are given below :

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PART B (5 16 = 80 marks)

Saturation temp. Saturation Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Entropy (kJ/kg K)

(C)
Pressure (bar)
Liquid Vapour

-25

Vapour

1.2368

13.33

176.48

0.0552

0.7126

13.672

90.28

207.94

0.3197

0.6774

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Liquid

Properties of superheated R- 12
Temperature
(C)

13.672

220.6

0.7126

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64.86

Pressure (bar) Enthalpy(kJ/kg) Entropy(kJ/kgK)

Assume specific heat of liquid to be 1.055 kJ/kg K.

(a)

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(i)

A single cylinder, single acting reciprocating compressor using R-12

as refrigerant has a bore 80 mm and stroke 60mm. The compressor
runs at 1450 rpm. If the condensing temperature is 40C, find the
mass of refrigerant circulated per minute and the refrigerating
capacity of the compressor when the evaporating or suction
temperatures is (1) 10C and (2) 10C. Assume the simple cycle of
operating and no clearance. Also determine the change in results
when the clearance factor of 8 % is considered and the index of
isentropic compression is 1.12.
(10)
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What is the maximum lift to temperature pemitted for an R-22

compressor that is restricted to a 1500 kPa pressure difference if

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(ii)

(1)

The evaporating temperature is -10C (14F)

(2)

The evaporating temperature is 20C (68F)?

Or

(a)

(ii)

What is the volumetric efficiency of an eight-cylinder Vilter 458XL

ammonia compressor operating at 1200 rpm when the saturated
suction temperature is 1C and the condensing temperature is
30C? The bore and stroke of the compressor are 114.3 by 114.3
mm. The catalog lists the refrigerating capacity at this condition as
603.1 kW.
(8)

(i)

An air-flow rate of 2.2 m3/s enters an evaporator coil at 4C and a

relative humidity of 90 %. Air leaves the coil at 0.5C and a relative
humidity of 98 %.
What is the refrigeration capacity of the coil?

(2)

What is the rate of water removal from the air?

(a)

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(10)

Estimate the HRR when the condensing temperature is 35C and

the evaporating temperature is -10C.
(6)
Or

The catalog for a Vilter 0.2 m 2.13 m R-22 condenser specifies a

condensing capacity that accommodates a refrigeration load of 204 kW at
the evaporator when the evaporating temperature is 4.4C, the
condensing temperature is 40.6C, and a 9.8 l/s flow rate of cooling water
enters at 29.4C. What condensing temperature would prevail if the
cooling water flow rate and its entering temperature remain constant,
but the refrigeration capacity is half of the catalog value?

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(b)

(1)

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(ii)

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Design the thermosiphon oil-cooling system serving an ammonia

screw compressor operating with an evaporating temperature of
20C and a condensing temperature of 35C. The full-load
refrigerating capacity and power requirement at these conditions
are 1025 kW (291.4 tons of refrigeration) and 342 kW, respectively.
(8)

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(i)

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(b)

(6)

For a horizontal cylindrical vessel 1.2 m in diameter and 3.5 m long that
is 2/3 fall of liquid, (1) What fraction of the vessel has the liquid,
(2) what is the surface area of liquid? (3) Distinguish between vapour
separation of vertical and horizontal vessel.
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What are the design decisions affecting energy requirements?

Explain in detail.
(8)

(ii)

List out the factors affecting the conserving energy in operation and
explain.
(8)

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Draw and explain the desuperheating by bubbling vapour through liquid

and spraying into vapour and mention their advantages and
disadvantages.

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(i)

What do you understand by critical thickness of insulation?

Explain.
(6)

(ii)

Write short notes on ice harvester and vapour barriers.

(10)

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(b)

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