Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Question Bank PDF
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2 The cockpit of a jet plane is maintained at 250C using air cycle Application 1
refrigeration system. The ambient air temperature and pressure are -150C
and 0.4 bar respectively. The pressure ratio of the jet compressor is 3. The
plane moves at a speed of 1500 km/hr. The air passes through a heat
exchanger after compression and cooled to its original condition entering
into the air jet. The pressure loss in the heat exchanger is 0.1 bar. The
pressure of the air leaving the cooling turbine is 1.06 bar and the air
pressure in the cabin is 1.013 bar. The cooling load in the cockpit is 70
kW. Determine the following,
(a) Stagnation temperature and pressure
(b) Mass flow rate of the air circulated through the cabin
(c) Volume handled by the compressor and the expander
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ii. Power per ton.
iii. Expander displacement in cum/min.
4 (a) Describe briefly a simple aircraft refrigeration system. Comprehension, 1
(b) A Bell - Coleman cycle works between 1 and 6 bar pressure limits. Application
The compression and expansion indices are 1.25 and 1.3 respectively.
Obtain COP and tonnage of the unit for an airflow rate of 0.5 kg/s.
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Neglect clearance volume and take temperature at the beginning of
compression and expansion to be 70C and 370C, respectively.
5 An air craft moving with a speed of 1000 KMPH uses simple air Application 1
refrigeration cycle for air conditioning. The ambient pressure and
temperature are 0.35 bar -100C respectively. The pressure ratio of the
compressor is 4.5. The heat exchanger effectiveness is 0.95. The
isentropic efficiencies of the compressor and expander are 0.8 each. The
cabin pressure and temperature are 1.06 bar and 25 0C. Determine the
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temperatures and pressures at all states of the cycle. Also find the volume
flow rate through compressor inlet and expander outlet for 100 TR. Take
Cp= 1.005 kJ/hg-k and γ = 1.4 for air.
6 a) With the help of a neat diagram, explain the functioning of boot strap Comprehension, 1
air refrigeration system. Application
b) Refrigerator working on Bell-Coleman cycle operates between pressure
limits of 1.05 bar and 8.5 bar. Air is drawn from the cold chamber at 10 0C,
compressed and then is cooled to 300C, before entering the expansion
cylinder. The expansion and compression follow the law, PV1.3 = constant.
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with the help of P-h diagram.
2 (a) Under what circumstances superheating of refrigerant vapour before Evaluation, 3
compression is objectionable? Application
(b) An ammonia refrigerator produces 30 tonnes of ice from and at 0 0C in
24 hours. The temperature range of the compressor is 25 0C to -150C. The
vapour is dry saturated at the end of compression and an expression and an
expansion value is used. Assume a coefficient of performance to be 60%
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of the theoretical value. Calculate the power required to drive the
compressor. Latent heat of ice = 335 kJ/kg. Properties of ammonia are;
3 a) Explain how you would detect whether a refrigerant is under charged or Comprehension, 3
over charged.
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b) A R12 refrigerating machine works on a vapor compression cycle. The
temperature of refrigerant in the evaporator is -200C. The vapor is dry
saturated when it enters the compressor and leaves it in a superheated
condition. The condenser temperature is 300C. Assuming Cp for R12 in
the superheated condition as 1.884 KJ/Kg K, determine: i) Condition
of vapor at the entrance to the condenser, ii) Condition of vapor at the
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8 a) An ammonia refrigerator works between -6.70C and 26.70C, the vapor Application , 3
being dry at the end of isentropic compression. There is no under cooling Evaluation
of liquid ammonia and the liquid is expanded through a throttle valve after
leaving the condenser. Sketch the cycle on the T-S and P-h diagram and
calculate the refrigeration effect per Kg of ammonia and the theoretical
COP of the unit with the help of properties given below.
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Temp0C hf, KJ/Kg hg, KJ/Kg Sf, KJ/Kg Sg, KJ/Kg
K K
-6.7 152.18 1437.03 0.6016 5.4308
26.7 307.18 1467.03 1.1515 5.0203
b) Explain the effect of i) sub cooling of liquid and ii) superheat of vapor
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on the system performance.
An ammonia refrigerating machine fitted with an expansion valve works Application 3
between the temperature limits of -100C and 300C. The vapor is 95% dry
at the end of isentropic compression and the fluid leaving the condenser is
at 300C. Assuming actual COP as 60% of the theoretical, calculate the Kgs
of ice produced per KW hour at 00C from water at 100C. Latent heat of ice
is 335 KJ/Kg. ammonia has the following properties
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Liquid vapor Liquid vapor
60 295 151.96 293.29 0.554 1.0332
25 261 56.32 322.58 0.226 1.2464
UNIT - III
1 (a) Explain the working of a automatic expansion valve with the help of a Application , 3, 4
neat sketch. Comprehension
(b) Describe the working of shell and tube type and shell and coil type
evaporators.
2 (a) What is a refrigerant? Can water be used as refrigerant? Knowledge, 3, 4
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(b) With the help of neat diagram, explain the working principle of shell
and tube evaporators.
5 Discuss the importance of boiling point and freezing point of following Synthesis 3, 4
refrigerants with particular reference to their applications.
R-11, R-12, R-13, R-22 and R-717.
6 (a) Explain the potential of alternative refrigerants such as HFCs and Comprehension, 3, 4
HCFCs. Synthesis
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(b) What are natural refrigerants? Discuss their potentials and limitations.
7 a) Give azeotropic mixing refrigerants for the following refrigerants. Knowledge 3, 4
Mention the chemical formula also.
i. R500 ii. R502 iii. R503 iv. R504
b) What is the nomenclature of the refrigerants and derive the chemical
formula for the refrigerants.
i) R114 and ii) R22
8 a) State the thermodynamic and safe working properties of an ideal Knowledge, 3, 4
refrigerant
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b) Explain the working principle of a high side float valve with a neat
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diagram.
9 a) Derive the refrigerant numbers of following chemicals Synthesis, 3, 4
i. CF4 ii. CHCl2F iii. CH3Cl iv. C2ClF5 Comprehension
b) Explain the working principle of an automatic expansion valve with a
neat sketch.
10 a) Explain ozone depleting potential and global warming potential. Comprehension 3, 4
b) With the help of neat diagram, explain the working principle low side
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float valve.
UNIT – IV
1 (a) Describe with neat sketch working of lithium Bromide (two shell)- Comprehension , 3
water absorption system. knowledge
(b) What are the different refrigerant - absorbent working pairs and what
is the effect of evaporator temperature on performance of absorption
systems.
2 (a) What modifications are necessary in a simple absorption refrigeration Synthesis, 3
system in order to improve the COP of the system. Comprehension
(b) Explain with neat sketch Domestic Electorlux Refrigerator.
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generator temperature of 800C, condenser temperature of 250C and an
evaporator temperature of -100C.
7 Describe with neat sketch, the working of lithium Bromide (Four shell) - Comprehension 3
water absorption system.
8 a) Explain the functions of hydrogen, ammonia and water in three fluid Analysis, 3
refrigeration system. Application
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b) In an absorption type refrigeration system heating, cooling and
refrigeration are carried out at temperatures of 197 0C, 170C and -30C
respectively. Determine the maximum COP of the system.
9 a) Derive an expression for the COP of vapor absorption refrigeration Synthesis, 3
system. Application
b) In an absorption refrigeration system heating, cooling and refrigeration
takes place at the temperature of 1500C, 300C and -200C. Find the
theoretical COP of the system; if the heating temperature is increased to
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2000C and refrigeration temperature is decreased
Calculate the percentage of change in theoretical COP.
to -400C.
sketch.
(b) Explain the Seebeck and Peltier effects.
4 In a Steam jet refrigeration system dry saturated steam at 7 bar abs. Application 1
pressure is supplied. The flash chamber temperature is 5 0C, the condenser
temperature is 400C, and make up water is supplied at 200C. Assuming
that quality of motive steam and flash vapour at the beginning of
compression as 93% dry and efficiency of the nozzle, efficiency of
entertainment and the efficiency of the thermo-compressor as
90%, 65% and 91% respectively. Determine:
(a) Weight of steam required per hour per ton of refrigeration.
(b) The volume of vapour removed from the flash chamber per hour per
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6 a) Derive an expression for mass of motive steam required per kg of flash Synthesis, 1
vapour. Knowledge
b) What are the various applications of thermo electric refrigerator?
7 a) Draw the temperature-entropy and enthalpy-entropy diagram of a steam Analysis, 1
jet refrigeration system and write the expressions for the following Comprehension
efficiencies;
i. Nozzle ii. Entrainment and iii. Compression
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b) Explain the principle and operation of thermoelectric refrigerator with a
neat sketch.
8 a) What are the advantages of thermoelectric refrigeration system? Knowledge, 1
b) Compare the thermoelectric refrigeration and vapour compression Comprehension
refrigeration system.
9 a) Explain the function of steam ejector in steam jet refrigeration system, Comprehension, 1
with a neat sketch. Knowledge
b) What is the principle of steam jet refrigeration system?
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a) What are the limitations of steam jet refrigeration system?
b) What are the advantages of barometric condenser over surface
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and 52% RH. When outdoor air conditions are 45 0C DBT and 260C
WBT, the hall sensible heat load is 23kw. The fresh air is 22% of the
total air supplied. The ADP of the cooling coil is 10 0C and its bypass
factor is 0.12. Calculate
a) The condition and flow rate of supply air
b) The latent heat gain of the room
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c) The cooling capacity of the coil.
6 The following data refer to an air conditioning system for industrial Application 2, 4
process for hot and wet summer conditions: outdoor conditions = 33 0C
DBT and 78% RH, required conditions = 20 0C DBT and 73% RH, amount
of out-door air supplied = 220 m3/min, coil dew point temperature = 12 0C.
If the required condition is achieved by first cooling and dehumidifying
and then by heating, determine;
(a) The capacity of the cooling coil and its by-pass factor.
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(b) The capacity of the heating coil and surface temperature of the heating
coil if the by-pass factor is 0.18.
7 Derive the expression for the following terms: Synthesis 2, 4
i. Specific humidity ii. Relative humidity iii. Vapor density
iv. Enthalpy of moist air.
8 a) Explain the procedure to construct the RSHF line on a psychrometric Analysis, 2, 4
chart. Application
b) 800 m3/min. of recirculated air at 220C DBT and 100C DPT is to be
mixed with 300 m3/min. of fresh air at 300C DBT and 50% RH. Determine
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the enthalpy, specific volume, humidity ratio and DPT of the mixture.
9 An air conditioned auditorium is to be maintained at 27 0C DBT and 60% Application 2, 4
RH. The ambient condition is 400C DBT and 300C WBT. The total
sensible heat load is 100000 KJ/h and total latent heat load is 40000 KJ/h.
60% of the return air is recirculated and mixed with 40% of make-up air
after the cooling coil. The condition of air leaving the cooling coil is at
180C.
Determine: i. Room Sensible Heat Factor, ii. The condition of air entering
the auditorium; iii. The amount of make-up air; Show the process on
psychrometric chart.
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c) Briefly explain the thermodynamics of human body.
4 The air in a room is to be maintained at 190C and 54 % R.H. by air Application 2, 4
supplied at a temperature of 140C. The design out-door conditions are as
follows:
Sensible heat gain: 20000 kJ/hr, Latent heat gain: 4000 kJ/hr, Out-door
conditions: 300C DBT and 42% R.H. The ratio of recirculated air to fresh
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air is fixed at 2.8: 1 by weight .The plant consists of direct expansion
cooling coil and after-heater and a constant speed fan. Calculate:
(a) The quantity of air supplied per minute in cubic meters
(b) The load on refrigerating plant in tons of refrigeration assuming the
bypass factor of the cooling coil 0.15
(c) The load on after - heater in kW.
5 (a) Explain how does the body attempt to compensate for a warm Comprehension, 2, 4
environment approaching body temperature? Analysis
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(b) Draw and explain the comfort chart and zone of comfort for year-
round air conditioning.
6 (a) Why ventilation is required? Explain why different ventilation Knowledge , 2, 4
standards for different purposes are recommended. Analysis
(b) What are the important considerations in the design of an air
conditioning system?
7 An air conditioned plant is to be designed for a small office for winter Application 2, 4
conditions:
Outdoor conditions are 100C DBT and 80C WBT, required indoor
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conditions are 200C DBT and 60% RH, amount of air circulation is 0.3
m3/min./person, seating capacity of the office is 50 persons. The required
condition is achieved first by heating and then by adiabatic humidifying,
determine; i. Heating capacity of the coil in KW and the surface
temperature; if the by-pass factor of the coil is 0.32; and ii. Capacity of the
humidifier.
8 a) Draw a neat diagram of winter air conditioning system and explain the Comprehension, 2, 4
working of different components in the circuit. Application
b) Air at 100C DBT and 90% RH is to be brought to 35 0C DBT and
22.50C WBT with the help of winter air conditioner. If the humidified air
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9 a) Differentiate between the unitary and central air conditioning syste Comprehension, 2, 4
b) The amount of air supplied to air conditioned hall is 300 m3/min. The Application
atmospheric conditions are 350C DBT and 55% RH. The required
conditions are 200C DBT and 60% RH, determine, the sensible heat and
latent heat removed from the air per minute. Also, find SHF for the
system.
10 a) Explain the summer air conditioning system with a neat sketch. Comprehension, 2, 4
b) Explain the procedure of construction of comfort chart. Analysis
UNIT - VIII
1 (a) What are the sources of heat in nature which can be used for heat Knowledge , 5
pumps? Comprehension
(b) Discuss about the performance of Heat pump when used with the
different sources of heat. State the advantages and disadvantages in each
case.
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2 Describe the working of the heat pump by drawing the circuit for the Comprehension 5
following cases
(a) Water to air design and
(b) Air to water design
3 (a) Describe any two methods of humidification of air by atomizing the Comprehension 5
water into air, with simple line sketches.
(b) With the help of a diagram, explain the Air washer humidifier and
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state the advantages of this type.
4 a) What are the different methods used to remove the odours from the air? Comprehension, 5
b) With the help of a neat diagram, explain the functioning of dry and wet Evaluation
filters.
5 (a) Which type of air cleaner would be selected for removing very small Knowledge, 5
dirt particles and smoke from the air? Explain its working principle. Comprehension
(b) Explain the advantages and disadvantages of viscous filters over dry
filters.
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(a) Explain the principle of various dehumidification methods.
(b) What are the advantages and disadvantages of spray type dehumidifier
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