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Introduction
Components used Hydrocarbon Refrigerant Construction Working Principle Calculation Result & Conclusion
Future scope
References
Introduction
The domestic refrigerator essentially consist of two compartment One is the freezer & other is the normal cooling compartment In our refrigerator the upper part i.e. freezer is replaced by a warming compartment The freezing part is placed in the normal cooling
Components used
Compressor
Refrigerant (Propane & Iso-butane Blend) Condenser Evaporator Expansion Device Thermostat Relay
Hydrocarbon Refrigerant
Zero ODP and negligible GWP Good substitutes for CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs. Compatible with copper Miscible with mineral oil Energy saving : up to 20% due to lower molecular mass and vapour pressure HCs can reduce/eliminate acids forming
Drawback : Inflammable
Construction
Construction
Condenser Material :- Steel tubes Dimension :- 6 mm Diameter Capillary Tube Material :- Copper tubes
Dimension :- 2 mm
Charging of Compressor
Construction
Construction
Capacity of Refrigerator : 165 lit Compressor :- Hermetically sealed 1/8 HP Refrigerant used :- Propane & Iso-butane Blend (40-50 gm) Approximate hot chamber temperature : 50-55 degree Celsius Approximate freezer temperature : -10 degree Celsius Approximate cold chamber temperature : 4 degree Celsius
Working Principle
Working Principle
As we know when refrigerant leaves or discharge from the compressor, it is superheated from the capillary tube. A capillary tube is used to carry the refrigerant to the warming compartment, where it is properly coiled to heat it. The refrigerant flowing through the capillary tube transfer heat to the warming compartment and the temperature inside the compartment rises. Which is then used to keep anything warm. After leaving warming compartment the refrigerant flow through the condenser where it is then cooled and passed it to the evaporator. This cooled refrigerant is then used for freezer for the chilling and cooling.
Calculation
Condenser pressure = 7.5 bar Evaporating pressure =2.4 bar Specific heat of liquid at 300c cpl=2.54 kJ/kgk cpv=1.7 kJ/kgk
t1=100c=263k
t2=300c=303k S1=S1+2.3 cpv log (T1/T1) Where S1=2.35 kJ/kgk
S1=2.35+2.3x1.7 ln (T1/263)
S2= S2+2.3 cpv log (T2/T2) S2=2.36 S2=2.36+2.3x1.7 x ln (323/303)
Calculation
=275-2.54(8)
hf3=254.68 kJ/kg C.O.P. = (h1hf3)/ (h2h1) = (580.71254.68)/ (634580.71) C.O.P. =6.11
The performance of modified domestic refrigerators suited to operate with hydrocarbon blends was experimentally evaluated under controlled environment conditions. Head-to-head testing under controlled conditions.
Future scope
References
BOOKS REFERENCES
Khurmi S.R., Gupta K.J. Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, S. CHAND PUBLICATION At_al (Page No. 316,318,347,358,359,376,398,399) Prasad Manohar Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, NEW AGE INTERNATIONAL PUBLICATION (113-172,438-476)
INTERNET REFERENCES
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