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CHAPTER III
METHODOLOGY
3.1 INTRODUCTION
The study mainly focuses on the improvement of the performance of the mini-ice plant
module. The module had been developed by the past Mechanical Engineering students. In order
to attain the best performance of the module, recommendations of the past researchers are
considered.
INSPECTION
PLANNING
COMPONENTS AND
DESIGN
CANVASSING
3.2.1 INSPECTION
The researchers inspected the existing mini ice plant training module. The
following images show the current state of the training module.
The photo below shows rusted brine tank. It is not properly maintained or used for
over a year and the leaked brine from the tank may also have been the cause of corrosion.
The base of the training module is partially rusted caused by the exposure to the
surrounding and also the leak from the tank.
Some devices in the mini ice plant need to be change. The evaporator coil is full
of rust and is in a bad condition. The gauges cannot be able to test if it is still useful
because the mini ice plant is not working anymore. The gauges need to be changed to
make sure the modified ice plant can give an exact reading when used in experiments.
Figure 3.2: The photos above shows the evaporator coils (left), and the gauges (right)
3.2.2 PLANNING
Since theres an existing mini-ice plant, the restoration and the replacing
of several parts of the machine is our only focus. To reinforce the plans, setting
time frame is very important. The project is only good for one semester. The first
two weeks is for canvasing of the parts for the module. Another two weeks is
allotted for the fixing and repainting of the base. For the replacement of the brine
tank and evaporator coils, the estimated time is about two weeks. Two weeks for
the replacement of the parts and the addition of the recommended parts. The
remaining weeks is allotted for the testing and gathering of results. The
modification of the parts, if theres something wrong in the data or the results
gathered.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
1. Canvassing
2. Fixing and
Repainting
3. Acquisition of
Equipment
4. Fabrication
5. Testing
6. Gathering of
results
7. Paper Works
The chart illustrates the start and finish dates of the terminal and summary elements of the Mini Ice Plant Training Module
Project.
Brine tank or ice tank contains the direct expansion coils, equally
distributed throughout the tank and these coils are submerged in brine. The brine
in the tank acts as a medium of contact only.
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3.2.3.2 CONDENSER
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3.2.3.3 COMPRESSOR
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A device used to turn the liquid form of a chemical into its gaseous form.
It provides a heat transfer surface through which heat can pass from the
refrigerated space or product into evaporating refrigerant.
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3.2.3.9 Ammeter
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3.2.3.10 Voltmeter
or electronic circuit. Some voltmeters are intended for use in direct current (DC)
circuits; others are designed for alternating current (AC) circuits.
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A flow meter is a device used to measure the flow rate or quantity of a gas
or liquid moving through a pipe. Flow meters are referred to by many names, such
as flow gauge, flow indicator, liquid meter, etc. depending on the particular
industry; however the function, to measure flow, remains the same.
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3.2.4 CANVASSING
The researchers conducted a canvassing through online market to know the prices
and availability of the material based on the recommendation of the past researchers and
based on the inspection performed by the group. The table below shows the material with
their prices including the shipping rate of an estimated rate of one cubic meter or 21
kilograms of package.
TABLE 3.1: Shows the summary of the materials needed and prices
Source
Materials Price/ Cost
Plastic-Mart 2014
*Brine plastic tanks (9.5 in x 9 in H) Php 1200.00 (www.plastic-mart.com)
OLX Philippines 2016
*Evaporator Coil Php 1500.00 (www.olx.ph)
www.alibaba.com
*High Side Meter Php 500.00
www.alibaba.com
*Low Side Meter Php 500.00
www.olx.ph
*Ammeter Php 250.00
www.alibaba.com
*Voltmeter Php 250.00
www.grainger.com
*Solenoid Valve Php 4400.00
www.alibaba.com
*Oil Separator Php 1350.00
www.alibaba.com
*Flow meter Php 3500.00
www.alibaba.com
*Compressor Php 4800.00
tommyji.en.made-in-
*Condenser with Fan Php 2400.00
china.com
References
Poortvliet, P., 2015, " Health check: do ice cream and cold drinks cool us down?" retrieved from:
http://theconversation.com/
Yadav and Singh, 2011, A Study on Analysis and Fabrication of an Ice Plant Model
Castillo, Enriquez et al., 2015, Mini Ice Plant Training Module Modification