Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
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GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BE - SEMESTER–VII (NEW) EXAMINATION – SUMMER 2024
Subject Code: 3171918 Date:20-05-2024
Subject Name: Refrigeration and Air conditioning
Time:02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks:70
Instructions:
1. Attempt all questions.
2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.
4. Simple and non-programmable scientific calculators are allowed.
MARKS
Q.1 (a) Enlist different types of refrigeration systems. 03
(b) Enlist desirable properties of refrigerant and discuss anyone in detail. 04
(c) Explain working of Bootstrap air refrigeration with neat sketch. 07
Q.3 (a) Enlist types of compressors and explain any one of them. 03
(b) Explain evacuation and charging of refrigerants. 04
(c) Explain layout of LiBr-H2O systems and its working. 07
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Q.3 (a) Write different expansion devices in VCR and explain any one of them. 03
(b) Write short note on properties and classification of thermal insulation. 04
(c) A refrigeration cylce uses Freon-12 as the working fluid. The temperature of 07
the refrigerant in the evaporator is –10°C. The condensing temperature is
40°C. The cooling load is 150 W and the volumetric efficiency of the
compressor is 80%. The speed of the compressor is 720 rpm. Calculate the
mass flow rate of the refrigerant and the displacement volume of the
compressor. Properties of Freon-12 below table.
Temp. Sat. Pressure Enthalpy (kJ/kg) Sp. Volume (m3/kg)
(°C) (MPa) Sat. Vapour
-10 0.22 26.8 183.0 0.08
40 0.96 74.5 203.1 0.02
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