LABORATORY MANUAL

MEC334
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE AND
REFRIGERATION LABORATORY
(For private circulation only)

Name of the Student: ..

Registration Number/Roll No.
Section and Group..
School of Mechanical Engineering

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. No

Title of Experiment

Page No.

1.

Petrol Engine : To study the constructional detail and working principle of four stroke
petrol engine, and also draw the valve timing diagram of a petrol engine

3-6

2.

Diesel Engine : To study the constructional detail and working principle of four stroke
diesel engine, also draw the valve timing diagram of a diesel engine

7-10

Morse Test: Determine the brake power, indicated power, friction power, and
mechanical efficiency of a multi cylinder petrol engine running at constant speed (Morse
Test).
Performance of Diesel Engine: Performance of a diesel engine from no load to full
load, and draw the heat balance sheet, for a single cylinder engine in terms of brake
power and SFC (Specific fuel consumption).
Reciprocating Compressor : To determine the isothermal efficiency, volumetric
efficiency, compression ratio and performance of single stage/ Multi stage Reciprocating
Compressor
Domestic Refrigerator and Window Air Conditioner : To study and identify the
various components of a domestic refrigerator and window type air conditioner and to
learn their functioning
Vapour Compression system : To evaluate experimentally the Performance of a vapour
compression test rig using R-134a (Tetra fluoro ethane) as refrigerant.

11-14

3.
4.

5.

7.

15-18

19-22

23-25

26-27

8.

Vapour Absorption system : To calculate the Coefficient of Performance of a vapour

absorption refrigeration system

28-30

Air Conditioning Test Rig : To calculate the Coefficient of Performance, sensible heat
factor of air-conditioning test rig during Heating/Humidification/Dehumidification, and
Mixing of air streams
Motor Controls and Safety Devices : To study and learn the functioning of
thermostatic switch, low pressure and high pressure controls, over load protector, fusible
plug, pressure relief valve & water failure switch

31-33

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34-36

Experiment No. 1
Aim: To study the constructional detail and working principle of four stroke petrol and also draw the
valve timing diagram of a petrol engine
Equipment and apparatus: Single-Cylinder Petrol Engine Test Rig, Stop Watch, and Digital
Tachometer,Filler gauge.
Learning Objective:
1. Study of various component of four stroke petrol engine.
2. To know the working of four stroke petrol engine.
3. The purpose of this experiment is to study the working of four stroke Petrol Engine
4. To know the valve timing diagram of petrol engine.
5. To know the effect of valve timing diagram
Theory: When the cycle is completed in two revolutions of the crankshaft, it is called four stroke cycleengines.
A mixture of fuel with correct amount of air is exploded in an engine cylinder which is closed at one end. As a
result of this explosion, heat is released and this heat causes the pressure of the burning gases to increase. This
pressure forces a close fitting piston to move down the cylinder. The movement of piston is transmitted to a
crankshaft by a connecting rod so that the crankshaft rotates and turns a flywheel connected to it. Power is
taken from the rotating crank shaft to do mechanical work. To obtain continuous rotation of the crankshaft the
explosion has to be repeated continuously. Before the explosion to take place, the used gases are expelled from
the cylinder, fresh charge of fuel and air are admitted in to the cylinder and the piston moved back to its starting
position. The sequences of events taking place in an engine are called the working cycle of the engine. The
sequence of events taking place inside the engine is as follows:
1. Admission of air or air-fuel mixture inside the engine cylinder (suction)
2. Compression of the air or air fuel mixture inside the engine (compression)
3. Injection of fuel in compressed air for ignition of the fuel or ignition of air-fuel mixture by an
electric spark using a spark plug to produce thermal power inside the cylinder (power)
4. Removal of all the burnt gases from the cylinder to receive fresh charge (exhaust)
In four- stroke S. I. Engine the opening and closing of the valves and the ignition of the air fuel mixture do not
take place exactly at the dead centre positions. The valve open slightly earlier and close after their respective
dead centre positions. The ignition also occurs prior, to the mixture is fully compressed, and the piston reaches
the top dead centre position. Similarly in a C.I Engine both the valves do not open and close exactly at dead
centre positions, rather operate at some degree on either side in terms of the crank angles from the dead centre
positions. The injection of the fuel is also timed to occur earlier
Note: Charge means admitting fresh air in to the cylinder in the case of compression ignition engines
(dieselengines) or admitting a mixture of air and fuel in to the cylinder in the case of spark ignition engines

Outline of the procedure

1.

Fix a plate on the body of the Engine touching the flywheel.

2.

Mark the positions of both the dead centres on the flywheel with the reference to the fixed plate, TDC
and BDC in case of vertical Engines, IDC and ODC in case of horizontal Engines.

3.

Mark on the flywheel when the inlet and exhaust valves open and close as the flywheel is rotated
slowly.

4.

Measure the valves (Tappet) Clearance.

5.

Mark the spark ignition timing in case of petrol.

6.

Measure the angles of the various events and plot the valve timing diagram.

Results: - Based on final calculation valve timing diagram is drawn and compare with the standard
valvetiming diagram.

Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim:To study the constructional detail and working principle of four stroke petrol engine and alsodraw the
valve timing diagram of a petrol engine.
Observation table: Study of four stroke petrol engine
S.No

Components

Working

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Observation Table:
S.No

Engine
Type

Tappet
Clearance

Inlet
Valve
(mm)

Valve Timing

Exhaust
Valve
(mm)

Inlet Valve

Exhaust Valve

Open
(o )

Open
(o )

Close
(o )

Spark Timing

Close
(o )

Four-Stroke
single
cylinder
(Vertical)
petrol engine
Results and Discussion:

Error Analysis:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

Experiment No. 2
Aim: To study the constructional detail and working principle of four stroke diesel engine, also draw the
valve timing diagram of a diesel engine.
Equipment and apparatus: Single-Cylinder Diesel Engine Test Rig, Stop Watch, and Digital Tachometer.
Learning Objective:
1.

Study of various component of four stroke Diesel engine.

2.

To know the working of four stroke Diesel engine.

3.

The purpose of this experiment is to study the working of Diesel Engine

4.

To know the valve timing diagram of Diesel engine.

5.

To know the effect of valve timing diagram on engine performance

Theory:
Suction Stroke: With the movement of the piston from T.D.C. to B.D.C. during this stroke, the inlet
valveopens and the air at atmospheric pressure is drawn inside the engine cylinder; the exhaust valve however
remains closed.
Compression Stroke: The air drawn at atmospheric pressure during the suction stroke is compressed tohigh
pressure and temperature as the piston moves from B.D.C. to T.D.C. Both the inlet and exhaust valves do not
open during any part of this stroke.
Power Stroke or Expansion Stroke: As the piston starts moving from T.D.C to B.D.C, the quantity offuel is
injected into the hot compressed air in fine sprays by the fuel injector and it (fuel) starts burning at constant
pressure shown by the line 2-3. At the point 3 fuel supply is cut off. The fuel is injected at the end of
compression stroke but in actual practice the ignition of the fuel starts before the end of the compression
stroke. Thus doing work on the piston.
Exhaust Stroke: The piston moves from the B.D.C. to T.D.C. and the exhaust gases escape to theatmosphere
through the exhaust valve. When the piston reaches the T.D.C. the exhaust valve closes and the cycle is

completed.
In four- stroke S. I. Engine the opening and closing of the valves and the ignition of the air fuel mixture do not
take place exactly at the dead centre positions. The valve open slightly earlier and close after their respective
dead centre positions. The ignition also occurs prior, to the mixture is fully compressed, and the piston reaches
the top dead centre position. Similarly in a C. I. Engine both the valves do not open and close exactly at dead
centre positions, rather operate at some degree on either side in terms of the crank angles from the dead centre
positions. The injection of the fuel is also timed to occur earlier.
Outline of the procedure
1.

Fix a plate on the body of the engine touching the flywheel.

2.

Mark the positions of both the dead centres on the flywheel with the reference to the fixed plate,
TDC and BDC in case of vertical Engines, IDC and ODC in case of horizontal Engines.

3.

Mark on the flywheel when the inlet and exhaust valves open and close as the flywheel is rotated
slowly.

4.

Measure the valves (Tappet) Clearance.

5.

Mark the injection timing in case of Diesel Engine.

6.

Measure the angles of the various events and plot the valve timing diagram

Result: Based on final calculation valve timing diagram is drawn and compare with the standard valvetiming
diagram.

Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim:To study the constructional detail and working principle of four stroke dieselengine and alsodraw the
valve timing diagram of a diesel engine.
Observation table: Study of four stroke diesel engine
S.No

Components

Working

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

Observation Table:
S.No

Engine
Type

Tappet
Clearance

Inlet
Valve
(mm)

Valve Timing

Exhaust
Valve
(mm)

Inlet Valve

Exhaust Valve

Open
(o )

Open
(o )

Close
(o )

Injection Timing

Close
(o )

Four-Stroke
single
cylinder
(Vertical)
diesel engine
Results and Discussion:

Error Analysis:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

10

Experiment No 3
Aim: Determine the brake power, indicated power, friction power, and mechanical efficiency of a
multi cylinder petrol engine running at constant speed (Morse Test).
Equipment and apparatus: - Multi-Cylinder Petrol Engine Test Rig, Stop Watch, Hand Gloves
andDigital Tachometer.
Learning Objective: To know the performance parameter of engine at different loads.
Theory: - The purpose of Morse Test is to obtain the approximate Indicated Power of a Multi-cylinderEngine.
It consists of running the engine against a dynamometer at a particular speed, cutting out the firing of each
cylinder in turn and noting the fall in BP each time while maintaining the speed constant. When one cylinder is
cut off, power developed is reduced and speed of engine falls. Accordingly the load on the dynamometer is
adjusted so as to restore the engine speed. This is done to maintain FP constant, which is considered to be
independent of the load and proportional to the engine speed. The observed difference in BP between all
cylinders firing and with one cylinder cut off is the IP of the cut off cylinder. Summation of IP of all the
cylinders would then give the total IP of the engine under test.
Formula Used:i.

Brake Power, BP =

KW

ii.

Torque, T = W*R, Where W is the load on dynamometer and R= R1 + R2

R1 = Diameter of the flywheel.

R2= Diameter of rope.
(ii) Indicated Power (IP) of each Cylinder
IP1 = (BPT BP2.3.4) KW
IP2 = (BPT BP1.3.4) KW
IP3 = (BPT BP1, 2, 4) KW
IP4 = (BPT BP1, 2, 3) KW
i.

Total IP of the Engine, IPT= (IP1 + IP2 + IP3 + IP4) KW

ii.

Mechanical efficiency, mechanical = BPT / IPT

Procedure: 1.

Before starting the engine check the fuel supply, lubrication oil, and availability of cooling water.

2.

Set the dynamometer to zero loads.

3.

Run the engine till it attains the working temperature and steady state condition. Adjust the
dynamometer load to obtain the desired engine speed. Record the engine speed and dynamometer
reading for the BP calculation.

4.

Now cut off one cylinder. Short-circuiting its spark plug can do this.

5.

Reduce the dynamometer load so as to restore the engine speed as at step 3. Record the dynamometer
reading for BP calculation.

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6.

Connect the cut off cylinder and run the engine on all cylinders for a short time. This is necessary for
the steady state conditions.

7.

Repeat steps 4, 5, and 6 for other remaining cylinders turn by turn and record the dynamometer
readings for each cylinder.

8.

Bring the dynamometer load to zero, disengage the dynamometer and stop the engine.

9.

Do the necessary calculations.

Observations:
Engine Speed, N =

rpm

No. of Cylinders, n =
General Calculation:
Torque, T = (W1 W 2) x 9.81xR
Where R = R1 + R2
R1 = Diameter of flywheel
R2 = Diameter of rope
W1 = Dead weight
W2 = spring weight
Now, Brake Power BP = 2NT/60000 Kw
And indicated power IPi = BPTBPi
th

Where IPi = Indicated power for i Cylinder cut

off and i= 1, 2, 3,4
Now, total indicated power IPT = IP1 + IP2+ IP3 + IP4
mech (mechanical efficiency) =BP/IP
Result:
BPT (Total brake power) = IPT
(Total Indicated Power) = FPT
(Total Frictional Power) =
mech (Mechanical Efficiency) =

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: Determine the brake power, indicated power, friction power, and mechanical efficiency of a
multicylinder petrol engine running at constant speed (Morse Test).
Observations:
Engine Speed, N =_

rpm

No. of Cylinders, n =_
Observation Table:

Dynamometer
Reading, (KW)

Brake Power, BP
(KW)

IP of the cut-off
cylinder, (KW)

S. No.

Cylinder Working

1.

1-2-3-4

BPT =

2.

2-3-4

BP2,3,4 =

IP1 =

3.

1-3-4

BP1,3,4 =

IP2 =

4.

1-2-4

BP1,2,4 =

IP3 =

5.

1-2-3

BP1,2,3 =

IP4 =

Calculation:

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Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

14

Experiment No 4
Aim: Performance of a diesel engine from no load to full load, and draw the heat balance sheet, for a
single cylinder engine in terms of brake power and SFC (Specific fuel consumption).
Apparatus Used: - Four-Stroke, Single-Cylinder (Constant Speed) Diesel Engine Test Rig, StopWatch,
and Digital Tachometer.
Learning Objective: The purpose of this experiment is to study the flow of heat and performance ofengine at
different load.
Theory: Under some circumstances (i.e. Electric Generator) C. I. Engines are required to run at constantspeed.
For this purpose the test is to be performed at constant speed and the load is varied from zero to maximum.
When load on the engine increases its speed decreases. Accordingly the fuel supply is adjusted to keep the
engine speed constant. Corresponding to each load setting, dynamometer readings and fuel consumption rate
are measured. The BP, BSFC, BMEP, A/F, and Mechanical Efficiency are calculated from measured data and
plotted against the load.
Procedure:
1.

Before starting the engine check the fuel supply, lubrication oil, and availability of `cooling water.

2.

Set zero loads by switching off all the bulbs.

3.

Run the engine till it attains the working temperature and steady state condition.

4.

Adjust the load to obtain the desired engine speed. Note down the fuel consumption rate.

5.

Change the load so that the engine speed Change, to maintain the engine speed constant fuel
consumption increases.

6.

Note down the fuel consumption rate, speed, air inlet temperature, at this load setting.

7.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 for various loads.

8.

Do the necessary calculation.

General Calculation:
Fuel consumed:

wf =

x fuel density 60

Kg / min

t 1000
Where x = Volume of fuel consumed (ml)
t=Time taken in second
Specific fuel consumption:

Fuel Consumed
SFC=

BHP

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Heat supplied:
Hf = Wf C.V kJ/min
Brake Power:
BP = Load /0.75 KW
Heat Equivalent to BP:
HBP = BP 60 kJ/min
Air Consumption:

Qa=Cda o 2gh m/sec

Heat carried away by cooling water:
Hw = mcw 4.2 (T2-T1) kJ/min
Where mCW = mass of cooling water
T 1 = water inlet temperature
T 2 = water outlet temperature
Heat carried away by exhaust gas:

Hg = meg 1.02 (T G T R)
Where meg = mass of exhaust gases = (wf + Qa),
Qa = mass of air consumed
Tg = temperature of exhaust gas
TR = Room Temperature
Unaccountable Heat loss:
HUN = Hf Total heat used
Results: Performance curve are plotted and they are similar to the standard performance curve

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: Performance of a diesel engine from no load to full load, and draw the heat balance sheet, for asingle
cylinder engine in terms of brake power and SFC (Specific fuel consumption)
Observation:
S.No

Engine

Load

Time

Engine

Engine cooling

Exhaust gas

Manometer

speed

(Kw)

taken for

cooling

water

temperature

reading

10ml

water flow

temperature,

Tg(oC)

rate

M w(Kg/hr)

Twi

N(rpm)

fuel t(s)

1.

1500

2.

1500

3.

1500

4.

1500

of

C
Two

Calculation:

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Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

18

Experiment No. 5
Aim: To determine the isothermal efficiency, volumetric efficiency, compression ratio, and
performance of single stage/ Multi stage Reciprocating Compressor
Description: The Air compressor is a two stage, reciprocating type .The air is sucked fromatmosphere and
compressed in the first cylinder .The Compressed air is then passes through the air cooler into the second stage
cylinder, where the air is further compressed .The air further goes to the air reservoir through safety valve,
Which operates the electrical switch, When the pressure exceed the limit. The test unit consists of a air
chamber, containing an orifice plate, the monometer, compressor, an electrical dynamometer type induction
motor
Equipment Data:
1. Diameter of low pressure Cylinder
2. Diameter of High pressure Cylinder
3. Length of Stroke
4. Maximum discharge pressure
5. Compressor speed
6. Motor Speed
7. H.P of motor
8. Orifice diameter
9. Coefficient of discharge of orifice
10. Area of Orifice
11. Dynamometer Arm Length
Procedure:
1. The outlet valve is closed
2. The Dynamometer is adjusted ,So that the circular balance reads zero, when the pointers at the motor
pedestal coincide .This can be easily done by operating the hand wheel
3. The manometer connections are checked.( the manometer may be filled with water upto the half level)
4. The compressor is started .The pressure develops slowly
5. At particular pressure, the outlet valve is opened slowly and adjusted so that the pressure is
maintained constant
6. Take the all readings.
Precautions
1. The orifice should never be closed ,otherwise the manometer liquid (water ) will be sucked
into the tank
2. At the end of experiment the outlet valve at the reservoir should be opened, as the

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compressor is to be started again at low pressure, to prevent undue strain on the piston.

Form
3.ulae used:
Swept Volume=

Volumetric Efficiency (v)=

Qtheorectical=2LAN/60

Where
v= volumetric efficiency
Qact= actual discharge of compressor
Qth= Theoretical discharge of compressor
Draw Graphs
1. Pressure ratio Vs. Volumetric Efficiency
2. Pressure ratio Vs. Isothermal Efficiency
3. Pressure ratio Vs. Input / shaft power to compressor
4. Pressure ratio Vs. Free air delivered
Calculation:

Results and Discussion:

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Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

22

Experiment No 6
Aim: - To study and identify the various components of a domestic refrigerator and window type air
conditioner and to learn their functioning
Equipment Required: - Setup of Domestic Refrigerator and Setup of Window Air Conditioner.
Learning Objectives: To know about faults there causes and remedies of Domestic type refrigeratorand
window air conditioner
Procedure:
Domestic Refrigerator: To check the causes of faults in the following cases:
a) If the unit does not run at all.
b)

If the unit runs but does not produces cooling at all.

c)

If the unit runs but does not produce proper cooling.

d) If the interior light is defective.

e)

If the unit runs continuously.

f)

If the unit freezes ice cubes but does not cool food stuff properly.

g) If refrigerator is noisy.
h) If the unit trips or short cycle through over load protector.
Window Air Conditioner:
a) If the unit does not start.
b)

If the unit runs but does not produce cooling at all.

c)

If unit runs continuously.

d) If operation is noisy.
e)

If unit trips or short cycles through over load protector.

f)

If cooling is insufficient.

Results: Troubles and faults/ possible cause/ Remedies

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: To study and identify the various components of a domestic refrigerator and window type air conditioner

and to learn their functioning.

S.No

Possible Causes

Test and Remedies

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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Calculation:

Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

25

Experiment No 7
Aim: - To evaluate experimentally the Performance of a vapour compression test rig using R-134a
(Tetra fluoro ethane) as refrigerant
Equipment Required: Vapour compression test rig with evaporator, reciprocating device, condenserand
receiver, throttling device and R134A as refrigerant. Material Required: Refrigerant R134A etc.
Learning Objective: To find the coefficient of performance of a Vapour Compression Refrigerator(VCR).
Outline Procedure:
1.

Switch on the main supply of the trainer

2.

Open the valves so that the refrigerant can flow through expansion valves/capillary tube.

3.

Switch on the condenser, fan, and compressor and solenoid valves

4.

Run the test rig at least for 15 minutes.

5.

Note down the temperature before entering compressor (T1) temperature after exit from compressor
(T2) Temperature after condenser, (T3) and temperature after expansion valve (T4).

6.

Note down suction pressure (P1) and delivery pressure (P2)

7.

Note down the Rota meter reading (m) i.e. mass flow rate

8.

Note down the voltage and Ampere meter readings

9.

Calculate COP

Results: Coefficient of Performance

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: - To evaluate experimentally the Performance of a vapour compression test rig using R-134a(Tetra fluoro
ethane) as refrigerant.
S.No

P1

P2

T1

T2

T3

T4

Calculation:

Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Marks Obtained

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion of the experiment, discipline

10

and cleanliness
Signature of Faculty

27

Experiment No. 8
Aim: To calculate the Coefficient of Performance of a vapour absorption refrigeration system.
Equipment Required: Vapour absorption test rig with generator evaporator, condenser.
Learning Objectives: To calculate COP of vapour absorption system and compare the result with COP
ofvapour compression system.
Materials Required: Absorbent required etc.
Procedure:
1.

Switch on the main supply of the trainer.

2.

Run the test rig at least for 30 minute

3.

Note down the evaporator temperature (T E) Condensing temperature (T O) Generator temperature (T G).

Where
TE =Evaporator Temperature
TO= Condenser Temperature
TG= Generator temperature
Result: Coefficient of Performance

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: - To calculate the Coefficient of Performance of a vapour absorption refrigeration system.

Observation Table:
S.No

TE

TG

TO

Calculation:

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Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

30

Experiment No 9
Aim:To calculate the Coefficient of Performance, sensible heat factor of air-conditioning test rig during
Heating/Humidification/Dehumidification, and Mixing of air streams
Equipment Required: Vapour compression air conditioning test rig, with evaporator, reciprocating
device,condenser, receiver, throttling device
Learning Objectives:

i.

To understand Psychometric chart

ii. To know about ait conditioning.

Material Required: Refrigerant required, air required etc.
Procedure:
1. Switch on the main supply of the trainer.
2.

Open the valves so that the refrigerant can flow through expansion valves/capillary tube.

3.

Switch on the condenser, fan, and compressor and solenoid valves.

4.

Run the test rig at least for 15 minutes.

5.

Note down the temperature before entering compressor (T1) temperature after exit from compressor
(T2) Temperature after condenser, (T3) and temperature after expansion valve

6.

Note down suction pressure (P1) and delivery pressure (P2)

7.

Note down the Rota meter reading (m) i.e. mass flow rate

8.

Note down the voltage and Ampere meter readings

9.

Note the readings of DBT and WBT

10. Repeat this procedure and calculate COP during (i) Heating (ii) cooling (iii) Humidification (iv)
Dehumidification (v) mixing of air stream by using heater and steam generator
Results:

COPheating=
COPcooling =
COPhumidification =
COPdehumidification=
S.H.F. =

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: Tocalculate the Coefficient of Performance, sensible heat factor of air-conditioningtest rig during
Heating/Humidification/Dehumidification, and Mixing of air streams
Observation Table:

S.No

P1

P2

T1

T2

T3

T4

Calculation:

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Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

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Experiment 10
Aim: To study and learn the functioning of thermostatic switch, low pressure and high pressure controls,
over load protector, fusible plug, pressure relief valve & water failure switch .
Equipment Required: Low pressure and high pressure control switch, thermostatic switch,
Overloadprotector, filters and strainers, filter driers.
Learning Objectives: To study the functioning of control switch, thermostatic switch, overload
protectorand various filters and strainers.
Procedure:

1. Take the equipment required.

2. Check if it is working properly.
3.

Note down the temperature and pressure reading of the various equipment.

Results: Study the functions of control switch, thermostatic switch, overload protector and variousfilters
and strainers.

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Worksheet of the student

Date of performance:

Registration No:

Aim: -To study and learn the functioning of thermostatic switch, low pressure and high pressurecontrols,
over load protector, fusible plug, pressure relief valve & water failure switch.
Observation Table:
S.No

Equipment

Function

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Calculation:

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Results and Discussion:

Learning Outcome:

S.No

Parameters

Marks Obtained

1.

Understanding of the student about the

Max. Marks
20

procedure/ apparatus.
2.

Observation and Analysis including

20

learning outcome
3.

Completion

of

the

experiment,

10

discipline and cleanliness

Signature of Faculty

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