5. An open air refrigeration system operating between pressures of 16 bar and 1
bar, required to produce 33.5 kW of refrigeration. The temperature of air
leaving the refrigerated room is -50C and that leaving the air cooler is 300C.
Assuming no losses and clearances, calculate for the theoretical cycle
(a) mass flow rate of air circulated per minute
(b) Piston displacement of the compressor and expender
(c) Net work
(d) COP
Solution:
Given:
π2
π1
= ππ = 16
Total refrigeration effect produced=33.5 kW
T1=273-5=268K
T3=30+273=303K
6. (a) mass flow rate of air circulated per minute
Total refrigeration effect=mCp(T1-T4)
33.5 = π Γ 1.005 Γ 268 β π4 ----------(1)
Processes 1-2 and 3-4 are isentropic : Using p-v-t relationships for isentropic
process;
π2
π1
=
π2
π1
πΎβ1
πΎ
β΄ π»π = πππ Γ ππ
π.π
π.π = πππ. ππ²
Similarly,
π3
π4
=
π3
π4
πΎβ1
πΎ
=
π2
π1
πΎβ1
πΎ
β΄ π»π = πππ Γ· ππ
π.π
π.π = πππ. ππ² = πππ. πππ²
10. A dense air machine operates between 17 bar and 3.4 bar. The temperature of
air after the cooler is 150C and after the refrigerating coil is 60. Determine the
(a)Air circulation per minute (b) work of the compressor and the expander/TR
(c) Theoretical COP and (d) HP/TR
Solution:
Given:
π2
π1
= ππ =
17
3.4
= 5
T1=273+6=279K
T3=273+15=288K
13. An air refrigerating machine working on Bell-Coleman cycle takes in air into the
compressor at 1 bar and -50C. It is compressed in the compressor to 5 bar and
is cooled to 250C at constant pressure. In the expander it is expanded to 1bar.
The isentropic efficiency of the compressor and the expander are 85% and 90%
respectively. Calculate : (a) Refrigerating capacity of the system if the mass flow
rate is 30kg/m (b) Power required to run the compressor (c) COP
Solution:
Given: P1=P4=P4β= 1 bar,
P2β=P2=P3=5 bar
T1=273-5=268K
T3=273+25=298K
Ξ·c=85% and Ξ·e=90%
m= 30 kg/min
14. (a) Refrigerating capacity of the system if the mass flow rate is 30kg/min
ππ πΈ = π Γ πΆπ Γ π1 β π4
ππ πΈ =
30
60
Γ 1.005 Γ 268 β π4 ---------(1)
Processes 1-2β and 3-4β are isentropic : Using p-v-t relationships for isentropic
process;
π2β²
π1
=
π2β²
π1
πΎβ1
πΎ
β΄ π»πβ² = πππ Γ π
π.π
π.π = πππ. ππ²
Similarly,
π3
π4β²
=
π3
π4β²
πΎβ1
πΎ
=
π2β²
π1
πΎβ1
πΎ
β΄ π»πβ² = πππ Γ· π
π.π
π.π = πππ. ππ² = πππ. πππ²
16. Refrigeration capacity in terms of ton is obtained as below:
1 ton= 3.51 kW
β΄ 34.6 Γ· 3.51 = π. ππ πππ
(b) Power required to run the compressor
πππ€ππ = π€πππ ππππ ππ ππ = π
πππππππ π ππ β πππ₯ππππππ
πππ€ππ = ππΆπ π2 β π1 β π3 β π4
πππ€ππ =
30
60
Γ 1.005 452.2 β 268 β 298 β 199.15
β΄ π·ππππ = ππ. ππ ππΎ
(c) COP
πΆππ =
ππ πΈ
πππ‘ π€πππ
=
34.6 ππ
42.89 ππ
β΄ πͺπΆπ· = π. ππ
17. An ideal vapor compression refrigeration system operates on Freon- 12 between
the temperature limits of 300C and -100C without undercooling. Vapor leaving the
compressor is dry saturated. Determine (a) the power input to the compressor if
the refrigerating capacity of the unit is 1.5tons (b) COP (c) Condenser duty
Solution:
(a) the power input to the compressor if the refrigerating capacity of the unit is
1.5tons
πππ€ππ = ππ β2 β β1
Mass of refrigerant is calculate from
TRE equation:
ππ πΈ = ππ Γ πΆπ Γ π1 β π4
ππ πΈ = ππ Γ β1 β β4
1.5 Γ 3.51 = ππ Γ β1 β β4 -------(1)
18. To calculate ββ1β:
Point 1 on p-h diagram is within the vapor dome:
This means at 1, the refrigerant is wet vapor of
quality βπ₯1β
β΄ β1 = βπ + π₯1βππ at T=-10Β°C
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for
Thermodynamic properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp=-100C , ππ= 26.851 kJ/kg and πππ= 156.21 kJ/kg
β΄ β1 = 26.851 + π₯1156.21 at T=-10Β°C---------(2)
To find βπ₯1β :
Process 1-2 is isentropic compression: β΄ π 1 = π 2 and π 2 = π π at T=30Β°C.
π΄ππ π, π 2 = π 1 = π π + π₯1π ππ at T=-10Β°C---------(3)
19. In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp=300C , ππ= 0.6848 kJ/kg K= ππ. Substituting π 2 in equation (3);
π 2 = π 1 = 0.6848 = π π + π₯1π ππ at T=-10Β°C-------(4)
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp=-100C , ππ= 0.1079 kJ/kg K and πππ= 0.5936 kJ/kg K. Substituting these
in equation (4);
0.6848 = π π + π₯1π ππ at T=-10Β°C
0.6848 = 0.1079 + π₯10.5936
β΄ ππ = π. ππππ. Substitute ππ in equation (2)
β1 = 26.851 + π₯1156.21
β1 = 26.851 + 0.9718 Γ 156.21
ππ = πππ. ππ ππ±/ππ
20. ππ= ππ. Because, process 3-4 is isenthalpic process
And ππ= ππ at T=30Β°C.
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp=300C , ππ= 64.539 kJ/kg
β΄ ππ = ππ. πππ
ππ±
ππ
= ππ
Substituting the values in equation (1)
1.5 Γ 3.51 = ππ Γ 178.66 β 64.539
ππ = π. πππ ππ/π
πππ€ππ = ππ β2 β β1
πππ€ππ = 0.046 β2 β 178.66 ------ (5); ππ= ππ at T=30Β°C.
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Freon-12: At Temp=300C , ππ= 199.475 kJ/kg.
substituting in eq. (5)
πππ€ππ = 0.046 199.475 β 178.66
π·ππππ = π. ππ ππΎ
22. An ammonia plant having a capacity of 15 tons is working at an evaporator
temperature of -60C and a condenser temperature of 300C. The refrigerant is
superheated to 50C before entering the compressor. A two cylinder single
acting compressor is used which runs at 900rpm. Determine (i) COP (ii) Mass of
ammonia (iii) Bore and stroke of the cylinder assuming that L= 1.5xD and
neglect the clearance.
Solution:
(a) COP
πΆππ =
ππ πΈ
πππ‘ π€πππ
=
β1ββ4
β2ββ1
---------(1)
β1 = β1β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.) π1 β π1β²
β1β² = βπ at T= -60C
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=-6Β°C , β1β² = βπ= 1436.8 kJ/kg;
23. In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B9 for specific heat of superheated
Ammonia vapor: At Pressure 3.4 bar, CP=2.3818 kJ/kg K
(From Table-B1 at Temp=-6Β°C, Abs. Pressure=3.4125 bar)
β΄ πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)= 2.3818 kJ/kg K
Given that the refrigerant is superheated to 50C before entering the compressor;
β΄ π1 = 5Β°πΆ πππ π1β² = β 5Β°πΆ, π€βππβ ππ π‘βπ ππ£ππππππ‘ππ π‘πππ.
ππ’ππ π‘ππ‘π’π‘πππ ππ: β1 = β1β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.) π1 β π1β²
β1 = 1436.8 + 2.3818 5 β β5
ππ = ππππ. πππ ππ±/ππ
ππ= ππ. Because, process 3-4 is isenthalpic process And ππ= ππat T=30Β°C.
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic properties of
saturated Ammonia: At Temp=30Β°C , ππ = 322.9 kJ/kg
β΄ ππ= ππ=322.9 kJ/kg
24. To find β2:
Point β2β is in the superheated vapor region and
We cannot find its value directly from the saturated
tables.
β΄ β2 = β2β² + πΆπ π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ. π2 β π2β² β β(2)
To find βπ2β:
We know that, process 1-2 is isentropic compression
β΄ π 1 = π 2; But, π 1 is also in the superheated vapour region.
β΄ π 1 = π 1β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)ππ
π1
π1β²
----------(3) i.e., using
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic properties of
saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=-6Β°C , π 1β² = π π= 5.4173 kJ/kg K; substituting in eq. (3)
β΄ π 1 = 5.4173 + 2.3818ππ
273+5
273β5
;
β΄ π 1 = 5.504
ππ½
ππK
= π 2
25. Similarly,
π 1 = π 2 = π 2β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)ππ
π2
π2β²
π. π. , 5.504 = π 2β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)ππ
π2
π2β²
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=30Β°C , π 2β² = π π= 4.9805 kJ/kg K;
β΄ 5.504 = 4.9805 + 2.3818ππ
π2
303
; β΄ π2 = 377.48πΎ
Substituting in eq.(2); β2 = β2β² + πΆπ π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ. π2 β π2β²
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=30Β°C , β2β² = βπ= 1467.9 kJ/kg;
π2β²= 273+30=303 K
27. (c) Bore and stroke of the cylinder assuming that L= 1.5xD
In order to find cylinder dimensions, we need to evaluate the stroke volume of
the compressor.
π
π = ππ Γ π πππππππ π£πππ’ππ ππ‘ π‘βπ πππππππ π ππ πππππ‘ =
π
4
Γ π·2
Γ πΏ Γ
π
60
π3
/π
π
π = ππ Γ π£1 =
π
4
Γ π·2
Γ πΏ Γ
π
60
Γ 2------- (4)
Points 1 and 1β are on the same constant pressure line;
β΄
π1π£1
π1
=
π1β²π£1β²
π1β²
; π1=π1β²; β΄ π£1 =
π1
π1β²
Γ π£1β²; π£1β²= π£π at -6Β°C = 0.3599 m3/kg.
β΄ π£1 =
273 + 5
273 β 6
Γ 0.3599; β΄ ππ = π. πππππ/ππ
Substituting in eq. (4); π
π = 0.0462 Γ 0.374 =
π
4
Γ π·2
Γ 1.5π· Γ
900
60
Γ 2
β΄ π« = π. πππ π πππ π³ = π. πππ π
(Since it is two-cylinder compressor)
28. A food storage required a refrigeration system of 12 tons of capacity at an
evaporator temperature of -100C and condenser temperature of 250C. The
refrigerant ammonia is sub-cooled by 50C before passing through the throttle
valve. The vapor leaving the coil is 0.97 dry. Find the power required to drive the
compressor if the actual COP is 60% of theoretical COP.
Solution:
Actual power required to drive the compressor is
found by actual COP formula:
πΆπππππ‘π’ππ =
π΄ππ‘π’ππ π πππππππππ‘πππ ππππππ‘
π΄ππ‘π’ππ πππ€ππ ππππ’ππππ
-----(1)
Given actual COP=60% of theoretical COP;
πΆπππππ‘π’ππ = 0.60 Γ πΆπππβπππππ‘ππππ-------- (2)
πΆπππβπππππ‘ππππ =
β1ββ4
β2ββ1
--------(3)
29. To find ββ1β:
Point no. β1β is in the wet vapor region on p-h plot.
β΄ β1 = βπ + π₯1βππ----- (4)
In thermodynamics data handbook,
refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic properties of
saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=-10Β°C: βπ= 135.2 kJ/kg; βππ= 1296.8 kJ/kg
Given The vapor leaving the coil is 0.97 dry. β΄ π₯1 = 0.97; substituting in eq. (4);
β1 = 135.2 + 0.97 Γ 1296.8
β΄ β1= 1393.1 ππ½/ππ
30. To find ββ2β:
Point β2β is in the superheated vapor region on p-h
Plot. Hence, we do not get β2 directly from the table.
β΄ β2 = β2β² + πΆπ π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ. π2 β π2β² ---(5)
To find π2:
Process 1-2 is isentropic; β΄ π 1 = π 2
Since we know βπ₯1β; π 1= π π + π₯1π ππ
In thermodynamics data handbook,
refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic properties of
saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=-10Β°C: π π= 0.5440 kJ/kg K; π ππ= 4.9290 kJ/kg K;
β΄ π 1= 0.5440 + 0.97 Γ 4.9290; β΄ ππ= π. πππ
ππ±
πππ²
= ππ
π 2 = π 2β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)ππ
π2
π2β²
31. In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B1 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Ammonia:
At Temp=26Β°C:π 2β² = π π= 5.0244 kJ/kg K;
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B9 for specific heat of
superheated Ammonia vapor: At Pressure approx. 10.3 bar, CP=2.7167 kJ/kg K
(From Table-B1 at Temp=26Β°C, Abs. Pressure=10.3397 bar)
β΄ πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)= 2.7167 kJ/kg K
β΄ π 2= 5.325 = 5.0244 + 2.7167ππ
π2
273 + 26
β΄ π»π = πππ π²
ππβ² = ππ ππ π» = ππΒ°πͺ = ππππ. π ππ±/ππ
Substituting in eq. (5); β2 = β2β² + πΆπ π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ. π2 β π2β²
β2 = 1465.6 + 2.7167 334 β 299
β΄ ππ= ππππ. ππ ππ±/ππ
32. To find ββ4β:
Point β4β is in the wet vapor region and the quality
βx4β is not known. Hence, we cannot use
β4 = βπ + π₯4βππ
WKT, ππ = ππ;
Point β3β is in the sub-cooled liquid region and we cannot
Obtain the value for β3β directly from the tables. Hence,
Assume 3β on the saturated liquid line as shown in the plot.
ππ = ππβ² β πͺπ· π³πππππ πππ. π»πβ² β π»π βββ β π
ππβ² = ππ ππ π» = ππΒ°πͺ = πππ. π ππ±/ππ
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B12 for specific heat of liquid
Ammonia : CP(liquid)=4.69 kJ/kg K
Given The refrigerant ammonia is sub-cooled by 50C β΄ π»πβ² β π»π = πΒ°πͺ
Substituting in eq.(6): ππ = πππ. ππ β π. ππ π = πππ. ππ
ππ±
ππ
= ππ
34. An ideal vapor compression system with Freon -12 as the working fluid operates
with an evaporator temperature of -300C and a condenser pressure of 9.61 bar. The
fluid leaves the condenser sub-cooled by 130C. The compression is adiabatic with an
efficiency of 75%. Calculate the COP of the machine.
Solution:
(a) COP
πΆππ =
β1ββ4
β2ββ1
-------- (1)
To find ββ1β:
Assuming that point β1β is on saturated-vapor line:
β1=βπ at -30Β°C;
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic properties
of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp=-30Β°C:ππ= 174.076 kJ/kg=ππ
35. To find ββ2β:
Point β2β is in the superheated vapor region and hence
Cannot be found directly from the saturated tables.
Given that the compressor is having an efficiency of
75%; We need to use the efficiency formula for
compressor;;
πΌπͺπππππππππ =
ππβ²βππ
ππβππ
------- (2) where 1-2β represent ideal isentropic compression
and 1-2 represent actual compression.
To find βππβ²β, assume point 2ββ situated on the saturated vapour line such that
ππβ²β²=ππ at 9.61 bar condenser pressure.
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic properties
of saturated Freon-12:
At Pressure=9.61 bar :ππ= 203.051 kJ/kg=ππβ²β² and Temp. T=40Β°C= π»πβ²β².
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B10 for specific heat of
superheated Freon-12 vapor: At Pressure approx. 9.61 bar, CP=0.746 kJ/kg K
36. β΄ ππβ² = ππβ²β² + πͺπ·(πππππππππππ πππππ πππ.) π»πβ² β π»πβ²β²
ππβ² = πππ. πππ + π. πππ π»πβ² β πππ ------(3)
To find βπ»πβ²β:
Process 1-2β is isentropic compression: hence, π 1=π 2β² =π π at -30Β°C
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for Thermodynamic
properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp.=-30Β°C:ππ= 0.7165 kJ/kgK=ππ=ππβ²
At Pressure 9.61 bar: ππ= 0.6820 kJ/kgK=ππβ²β²
And, π 2β² = π 2β²β² + πΆπ(π π’πππβπππ‘ππ π£ππππ πππ.)ππ
π2β²
π2β²β²
β΄ 0.7165 = 0.6820 + 0.746ππ
π2β²
273+40
;
β΄ π»πβ² = πππ. ππ π ; substitute in eq.(3);
ππβ² = πππ. πππ + π. πππ πππ. ππ β πππ
β΄ ππβ²= πππ. π ππ±/ππ
37. Substituting in eq(2):
πΌπͺπππππππππ =
ππβ²βππ
ππβππ
; 0.75 =
214.1β174.076
β2β174.076
; β΄ ππ= πππ. ππ ππ±/ππ
To find βππβ:
WKT, ππ = ππ; Point β3β is in the sub-cooled liquid region and we cannot
Obtain the value for β3β directly from the tables. Hence, Assume 3β on the saturated
liquid line as shown in the plot.
ππ = ππβ² β πͺπ· π³πππππ πππ. π»πβ² β π»π βββ β π
ππβ² = ππ ππ π· = π. πππππ = ππ. πππ
ππ±
ππ
(ππππ πππππ π΅3)
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B12,
specific heat of liquid Freon-12 : CP(liquid)=0.94 kJ/kg K
Given The refrigerant Freon-12 is sub-cooled by 130C
β΄ π»πβ² β π»π = ππΒ°πͺ
Substituting in eq.(4):
ππ = ππ. πππ β π. ππ ππ = ππ. ππ
ππ±
ππ
= ππ
39. Refrigeration is desired at -100C. Cooling water having a mean temperature of
300C is available. Assume that a 50C difference is required for heat flow both in
condenser and the evaporator. The refrigerant is Fr-12. The compressor has an
isentropic efficiency of 75%, volumetric efficiency of 80% and the piston
displacement is 6m3/min. Neglecting the other losses determine the (i)
Tonnage of refrigeration (ii) Shaft power (iii) COP.
Solution:
(a) Tonnage of refrigeration
WKT, ππ πΈ = ππ Γ β1 β β4 in kW
To express TRE in tons; we have, 1 ton=3.51 kW;
β΄ ππ πΈ ππ π‘πππ =
ππ β1ββ4
60Γ3.51
-----(1)
where ππ is mass of refrigerant in kg/s
40. To find ββ1β:
Assuming that point β1β is on saturated-vapor line:
β1=βπ at -30Β°C;
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3 for
Thermodynamic properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp=-15Β°C:ππ= 180.946 kJ/kg=ππ
To find ββ2β:
Point β2β is in the superheated vapor region and hence
Cannot be found directly from the saturated tables.
Given that the compressor is having an efficiency of
75%; We need to use the efficiency formula for
compressor;
πΌπͺπππππππππ =
ππβ²βππ
ππβππ
------- (2) where 1-2β represent ideal isentropic compression
and 1-2 represent actual compression.
41. To find βππβ²β, assume point 2ββ situated on
the saturated vapour line such that
ππβ²β²=ππ at 35Β°C condenser temperature.
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3
for Thermodynamic properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp.=35Β°C :ππ= 201.299 kJ/kg=ππβ²β² and Pressure =8.477 bar.
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B10 for specific heat of
superheated Freon-12 vapor: At Pressure approx. 8.477 bar, CP=0.733 kJ/kg K
β΄ ππβ² = ππβ²β² + πͺπ·(πππππππππππ πππππ πππ.) π»πβ² β π»πβ²β²
ππβ² = πππ. πππ + π. πππ π»πβ² β πππ + ππ ------(3)
To find βπ»πβ²β:
Process 1-2β is isentropic compression: hence, π 1=π 2β² =π π at -15Β°C
43. To find ββ4β:
Process 3-4 is isenthalpic process. Hence, β3=β4 .
ππ= ππ at T=35Β°C
In thermodynamics data handbook, refer Table-B3
for Thermodynamic properties of saturated Freon-12:
At Temp.=35Β°C :ππ= 69.494 kJ/kg=ππ=ππ
To find βππβ:
Mass of refrigerant circulated is found by the actual swept-volume of the
compressor βπ
ππ β. Given volumetric efficiency=80% and π
π = 6π3
/πππ
πΌπππ. =
π½ππ
π½π
; i.e., π. π =
π½ππ
π
; β΄ π½ππ = π. π Γ π = π. πππ/πππ
But, π½ππ = ππ Γ ππ where ππ is the specific volume at compressor inlet
ππ=ππ at T= -15Β°C. β΄ ππ = ππ = π. ππππππ ππ
/ππ (From Table B3)