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    Experiment No.01: Study of Domestic Refrigerator

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    The document describes an experiment to study the components and operation of a domestic refrigerator. The experiment aims to evaluate the cooling capacity, coefficient of performance (COP), and plot the refrigeration cycle on a pressure-enthalpy chart. Key components that will be studied include the hermetically sealed compressor, air-cooled condenser, capillary tube expansion device, and plate evaporator. Operating procedures and observation tables are provided to collect temperature and energy consumption data at various points in the refrigeration cycle.

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    The document describes an experiment to study the components and operation of a domestic refrigerator. The experiment aims to evaluate the cooling capacity, coefficient of performance (COP), and plot the refrigeration cycle on a pressure-enthalpy chart. Key components that will be studied include the hermetically sealed compressor, air-cooled condenser, capillary tube expansion device, and plate evaporator. Operating procedures and observation tables are provided to collect temperature and energy consumption data at various points in the refrigeration cycle.

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    The document describes an experiment to study the components and operation of a domestic refrigerator. The experiment aims to evaluate the cooling capacity, coefficient of performance (COP), and plot the refrigeration cycle on a pressure-enthalpy chart. Key components that will be studied include the hermetically sealed compressor, air-cooled condenser, capillary tube expansion device, and plate evaporator. Operating procedures and observation tables are provided to collect temperature and energy consumption data at various points in the refrigeration cycle.

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    EXPERIMENT NO.

    01: STUDY OF DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR


    AIM: - 1) To evaluate the cooling capacity in Watts & in Tons of the system.
    2) To evaluate actual & theoretical COP of Vapour Compression Cycle.
    3) To plot the actual Refrigeration Cycle on P-H Chart.
    4) To study the various components and controls used in Vapour Compression
    Cycle.

    Technical Specifications of the Test Rig

    Capacity 100 Watts at rated test conditions


    Refrigerant R-134a
    Compressor Hermetically Sealed
    Condenser Natural Convection air cooled
    Drier / Filter provided
    Expansion Device Capillary Tube
    Pressure Indication Pressure Gauges 2No. Provided
    Energy Meter L&T Make 2No.
    Thermostat Provided
    Evaporator Plate type
    Supply 230 Volts, 50Hz, Single Phase AC
    Temperature Indication Digital Led

    Standard Values and Formulae

    Standard Barometric Pressure = 1.013 bar


    Density of water = 1000 Kg/m3
    Specific heat of water = 4.18 kJ/kg K
    Gas constant of Air = 287 kg / kJ K
    1 Ton of Refrigeration effect = 3.516 kW
    1 KWH ( kilowatt-hour) = 3600 kJ
    1 bar = 14.5 psig
    Principle of Operation
    A household refrigerator works on vapour compression refrigeration
    Figure: Schematic VCR cycle (PV & TS diagram) (DRAW BY
    PENCIL)

    Operating Procedure
    1. Put the machine in the proper position where its level is horizontal and it
    is well ventilated.
    2. Give 230 Volts, 50 Hz, and 1 phase supply to the unit.
    3. The electrical point should have a MCB of 16 Amps rating.
    4. Ensure proper earthling.
    5. Start the compressor and heater by putting switch ON.
    6. Adjust the heater dimmer such that cabinet temperature maintains at 24
    deg. Celsius.

    Observation Table

    Sr. No Cabinet Energy Refrigerant Energy Pressure


    Temp Meter Temperature Meter
    Heater Compressor
    T5 E1 in T1 T2 T3 T4 E2 in Sec S.P D.P
    Sec
    1 24
    2 24
    3 24

    Where
    T1 = Temperature of Refrigerant after compressor.
    T2 = Temperature of Refrigerant after condenser.
    T3 = Temperature of Refrigerant after expansion valve.
    T4 = Temperature of Refrigerant after evaporator.
    Actual Refrigeration effect = (10×3600) / (t×3200) kW
    t = Time for 10 pulses of Heater energy meter

    Compressor Work = (10×3600) / (t×3200) kW


    t = Time for 10 pulses of compressor energy meter

    Calculations

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