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    1) The document describes a laboratory experiment on a vapor compression refrigeration cycle using different expansion valves. 2) The objectives are to understand the refrigeration cycle and evaluate the performance of thermostatic expansion valves, automatic expansion valves, and capillary tubes. 3) Students will collect temperature, pressure, and air flow rate data with each valve and calculate the coefficient of performance to compare the performance under different operating conditions.

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    ME4382 [Refrigeration and Air-conditioning] Department of Mechanical Engineering – University of Moratuwa

    DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

    FACULTY OF ENGINEERING
    UNIVERSITY OF MORATUWA

    Batch : 18 Course : BSc Eng Hons


    Session : 2022- S7 : Refrigeration and Air
    Module Title
    Module Code : ME - 4382 Conditioning
    : Refrigeration and Air
    Lab. Code : ME - 4382 Laboratory
    Conditioning
    Practical No. : 02 : Test on Vapor Compression
    Practical Title
    Refrigeration
    Coordinator : Dr. M.A. Wijewardane Facilitator(s) : Mr. Wimukthi Senarathne

    Introduction:

    A simple refrigeration cycle consists of compressor, Condenser, Evaporator, Pressure reducing


    valve (Refrigerant control) and liquid receiver. Heat is absorbed by the working fluid from the
    evaporator at a lower pressure and is rejected to outer atmosphere through a condenser at an elevated
    refrigerant pressure and temperature. Pressure of refrigerant vapor leaving the evaporator is
    elevated up to the required condenser pressured with the use of a compressor.

    Pressure reducing valves are used to reduce the refrigerant pressure when it flows from the
    condenser to the evaporator. There are six main types of refrigerant control valves as mentioned
    below.

    Automatic Expansion Valve Thermostatic Expansion Valve


    Capillary Tube Thermal-Electric Expansion Valve
    Low Pressure Side Float Valve High Pressure Side Float Valve

    Performances and applications of above mentioned pressure control valves are slightly different to
    each other. They have their own advantages and disadvantages depending on the application.

    Learning Objectives:

    • Understanding Simple Refrigeration Cycle.


    • Evaluate the performances of Expansion Valves involved in a simple refrigeration cycle.

    Apparatus:

    1. Basic Refrigeration Training Unit (Imperial TU-100)


    2. Thermometers
    3. Thermo-Anemometer (Electronic Air Velocity and Temperature Measuring device)
    4. Stop Watch

    Instructions:

    Model TU-100 Basic Refrigeration Training Unit incorporates three different metering devices in
    its circuit. Each type of valve requires a slight variation in startup.

    Lab Sheets Page 1 of 4 2022


    ME4382 [Refrigeration and Air-conditioning] Department of Mechanical Engineering – University of Moratuwa

    Air Conditioning Mode

    Basic starting procedure using thermal expansion valve (TXV)

    1. Open following valves: TXV, HP-1, HP-4, ACO, ACI, LRI.


    2. Back seat liquid receiver king valve (LRK)
    3. Close remaining valves
    4. Turn the power ON
    5. Evaporator fan should be on LOW speed. It may be necessary to adjust fan to approximately half
    speed.
    6. Turn condenser fan on HIGH
    7. Turn compressor ON

    The sight glass should be clear with no bubbles. High pressure will be 150 psig to 200 psig. Low
    pressure will be 20 psig to 40 psig. Liquid refrigerant should be visible in the receiver sight glass.

    Capillary tube Application

    1. Close TXV
    2. Open CTV valve slowly until refrigerant is visible in top sight glass.

    Automatic Expansion Valve

    1. Close TXV
    2. Open AEV valve .Refrigerant will follow immediately through top sight glass.

    Theory:

    Refrigeration effect is calculated by measuring the air flow in the Evaporator duct and temperature.
    Amount of heat pumped out to the surrounding is calculated by measuring the air flow in the
    Condenser duct and its temperature.

    Lab Sheets Page 2 of 4 2022


    ME4382 [Refrigeration and Air-conditioning] Department of Mechanical Engineering – University of Moratuwa

    Refrigeration effect
    COP of Refrigeration Cycle =
    Compressor work done

    Heat rejectedby the Condenser


    COP of Heat Pump Cycle =
    Work done

    COP (Heat Pump) = COP (Refrigeration) + 1

    Testing Procedure:

    1. Arrange the suitable electrical connections and the valves

    2. Allow the refrigerant to flow, when the capillary tube in action

    3. Maintain the refrigerant flow by adjusting the valve manually which is placed on the high-
    pressure liquid line

    4. Allow sufficient time for the system to reach the steady state condition and take the readings

    5. Take temperature and pressure readings at different fan speeds of evaporator

    6. Take temperature and pressure readings for different types of valve at the same fan speeds
    considered before.

    Calculation:

    For each valve, calculate the;


    1. 𝐶𝑂𝑃 of Refrigeration Cycle at each instant.

    Discussion:

    1. Discuss the importance of accumulator and receiver for a vapor compression refrigeration
    cycle.

    2. Discuss the variation in COP at different load conditions and different expansion valves

    3. Discuss about the different types of metering devices used, details about the principal class
    they belong and compare the pros and cons of both the TXV (Thermostatic expansion valve)
    and AEV (Automatic expansion valve).

    4. Comment on the accuracy of the calculations and suggest improvements for better accuracy.

    5. Discuss the benefits of a metering device that adjusts with varying loads (compared to
    capillary tube).

    6. Discuss the relative advantages and disadvantages of using Ammonia (NH3) as a refrigerant
    instead of R134a.

    7. What are the limitations of using NH3 in commercial refrigeration units?

    Lab Sheets Page 3 of 4 2022


    ME4382 [Refrigeration and Air-conditioning] Department of Mechanical Engineering – University of Moratuwa

    Observation Sheet
    Name :
    Index No :
    Practical :
    Name of Instructor :
    Date :

    Automatic Thermostatic
    Capillary Tube
    Expansion Valve Expansion Valve
    High Low High Low High Low
    1 Ambient temperature
    2 Low pressure
    3 High pressure
    4 Air temperature of evaporator
    5 Air temperature of condenser
    6 Air velocity from the evaporator
    7 Cross sectional area of the duct
    8 Compressor work input

    Lab Sheets Page 4 of 4 2022

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