Psychrometer

The unit consists of ducting fitted with various air conditioning components. Airflow is generated by an axial flow fan and in the airflow, heaters, cooling coil and steam humidifier connection is provided. Cooling circuit consists of a hermetic compressor; air cooled condenser, thermostatic expansion valve and evaporator (i.e. cooling coil). Measurements of various parameters Torn cooling cycle and heating cycle are provided and students can easily visualize and understand the basic principles of air conditioning.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1.Cooling circuits – It consists of: a) Hermetic compressor, having the capacity of 2/3 ton of refrigeration (approx.) using R-22 refrigerant. b) Rotameter for liquid refrigerant flow measurement. c) Pressure gauges for high and low pressure. d) Prescott (i.e. high and low pressure cut-out). e) Thermometers for temperature measurement at various points In the cycle. f) Energymeter for compressor input measurement. g) Condensate measuring arrangement. 2.Heating Circuit – Air heaters with input control provided with energymeter for input measurement. Maximum heating capacity 1 Kw. 3.Steam generator and injector for humidification of air. All above components are connected to a duct of size 200mm. X 200mm. in which airflow is generated by axial flow fan. 4.Anemometer for measurement of air velocity, (range 0-15 m/sec. Following experiments can be conducted on the unit a) Cooling of atmospheric air. b) Heating of atmospheric air. c) Humidification of atmospheric air. d) Dehumidification and heating of atmospheric air. (Cooling coil acts as dehumidifier at reduced airflow.)

SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.440 V, 15 A, 3 Phase supply with earthing connection. 2.Floor space area about 3 m. X 2 m.

The apparatus consists of a storage water tank, embraced by evaporator coil of the cooling unit, cooling cycle comprises of a hermetically sealed compressor, air-cooled condenser, a capillary tube as expansion device and an evaporator cell. The stainless steel water tank is provided with insulation on air Sides and a door are provided at the top. Cold water can be taken out from a top provided and inlet water supply is controlled by a bail-operated top. Various measurements provided enable students to determine the theoretical and actual COP, power consumption, actual cooling capacity refrigerant flow and compressor volumetric efficiency of compressor.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Cooling Cycle a) Compressor Hermetically sealed type, having the capacity of 1/3 ton of refrigeration using R-12 refrigerant. b) Finned tube type air colled condenser with forced air flow. c) Filter cum drier for refrigerant. d) Capacity expansion device. e) Evaporator coil embraced on stainless steel water tank, Provided with glass wool Insulation. 2.Water drain tap and float operated inlet water tap are provided for water tank with insulated lift door at top. 3.Measurement a) Pressure gauges for evaporating and condensing pressure. b) Thermometers to measure refrigerant temperatures at inlet and out let of condenser and evaporator. c) Dial type thermometer for water temperature. d) Rotameter to measure liquid refrigerant flow. e) Energymeter to measure compressor Input. 4.Safely & Controls – a) Thermostat to put off compressor at set water temperature. b) Pressostat to put off compressor if high or low pressure Goes out of set limit. c) Over load protector for compressor, A technical manual will be supplied along – with the unit. Also, the unit is provided with an attractive and anti corrosion powder costing.

SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.Floor space of 1.5 m. X 1.5 m. 2.Water supply of 5 lit/min, 3.230 V, 15A AC stabilized supply with earthing connection

The Plant uses ice can system. The cans filled with fresh wafer are kept in a tank in which brine is circulated. The brine is cooled by the refrigerant, which in turn cools the water in can and ice formation takes place.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1.Compressor : Kirioskar make hermetically sealed compressor using R 12 Refrigerant. 2.Condenser : 4 row type air cooled. 3.Expansion Valve : 0.5 TR capacity. 4.Evaporator : 1/2″ O.D. copper tube – 75 feet long. 5.Filter – Drier : Silica gel filled – 3/8″ flare connections. 6.Main Tank : 600 mm X 375 mm 7.Total Ice Cane Capacity : 7 Kg 8.Ice Making Capacity : 7 Kg / 4 Hours. 9.Thermocol insulation : 6.5″ 10.Brine Stirrer : Motor driven fan, 1 phase, 1/10 HP, 1440.

INSTRUMENTATION:

1.Temperature Indicator : Digital Type O300°c, with 1 °c least count, using Cr/Al thermocouples. Accuracy 1 % of full reading. 2.Compressor Energy Meter : Single Phase, 10 – 20 Amp. Capacity. 3.Pressure Gauge: a)0-21 Kg/cm2 b) -1 to 10.6 Kg/cm2 c) Both of 65 mm dial. 4.Digital Thermometer CONTROLS : 1.HP/LP Cutout : Auto reset type. 2.Thermostat : Auto reset type. A technical manual accompanies the unit.

SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.Floor Area – 2m. X 1.5m. X 1.5m. Height. 2.220 V., 15 Amp.Single Phase Stabilized power supply

Heat Pump is a device to pump heat from one source to another. The heat obtained by heat pump is more than that could be obtained by direct electrical heating. The apparatus consists of refrigeration system with water cooled shell and coil type evaporator and condenser.

SPECIFICATIONS:

1.Compressor – Hermetically sealed compressor using R-12 refrigerant, having capacity 0.3 tons of refrigeration. Condensing pressure – max. 15 Kg/cm2 (Actual pressures will depend upon working conditions). 2.Condenser – Shell and coil type with continuous water flow arrangement. 3.Evaporator – Shell and coil type with continuous water flow arrangement. 4.Expansion Valve – Internally equalized thermostatic expansion valve. 5.Measurements – a) Rotameter for condenser & evaporator water flow rate measurement. b) Rotameter for liquid refrigerant flow measurement. c) Pressure gauges for condensing and evaporating pressure – 2 Nos. d) Thermometer for refrigeration cycle & water temp, measurement – 7 e) Wattmeter for compressor input measurement. f) Ammeter for compressor current measurement. 6.Controls – a) HP/LP cutout for compressor. b) Overload protector for compressor. c) Gate valve to control water flow rates. d) Necessary switches and fuse. A technical manual is accompanies the unit.

SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.Floor surface area – 2m, X 2m. X 1.5m. height. 2.220V. 15Amp. Single Phase Stabilized power supply.