Shivaji University , Kolhapur
Question Bank For Mar 2022 ( Summer ) Examination
Course Name: [Link]. CBCS Part 4 - Semester 7
Subject Code: 83712 Subject Name: - Refrigeration & Air Conditioning
Q.1(a) Define the following. ( Any Four)
1.C.O.P.
2.E.E.R.
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Q.1(a) Differentiate clearly between a Heat Engine, Refrigerator and Heat Pump.
Q.1(a) A cold storage is to be maintained at -6 oC while the surrounding temperature at
38oC. The heat leakage from the surroundings into the cold storage is estimated to
be [Link] actual COP of the refrigeration plant is 1/3 of an ideal plant working
between the same temperatures. Find the power required to drive the plant.
Q.1(a) Derive an expression for Bell Coleman cycle with P-V & T-S diagram.
Q.1(a) A refrigerator working on Bell Coleman cycle operates between pressure limits
1.05 bar and 8.5 bar . Air is drawn from the cold chamber at 10 oC, compressed &
cooled to 30oC before entering the expansion cylinder. The expansion &
compression follows the law PV1.3=Constant. Determine the theoretical COP of the
system.
Q.1(b) A Carnot Refrigerator works on a Reversed Carnot cycle this unit requires 1.5 kW
power for every 1TR of refrigeration at -[Link]
1. COP
2. The higher temperature of the cycle.
3. COP of heat pump.
Q.1(b) Derive an expression for Air refrigerator working on Reversed Carnot cycle with P-
V and T-S diagram.
Q.1(b) State the various methods of air refrigeration used for aircraft. Describe simple
cooling system for aircraft.
Q.1(b) Explain the working of bootstrap air refrigeration system.
Q.1(b) Enlist the methods of refrigeration .Explain in detail with neat sketch any one of
them.
Q.2(a) Explain in detail the Vapour Compression refrigeration cycle on P-H & T-S
diagram.
Q.2(a) Explain the following.
[Link] V/s Wet Compression
2. Throttling V/s Isentropic Expansion
Q.2(a) With the help of line diagram, explain the working of a Claude System
Q.2(a) A Simple VCR Plant produces 5 TR .The enthalpies values at inlet to compressor
,at exit from compressor and at exit from the condenser are 183.9,209.41and 74.6
kJ/kg respectively .Estimate
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2. The power required to drive the compressor
3. The C.O.P.
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Q.2(a) Differentiate between vapour absorption refrigeration and vapour compression 12
refrigeration system with neat sketch 8
Q2(b) Explain with neat sketch Electrolux Refrigerator. (Three fluid system).
Q.2(b) Explain Cascade Refrigeration System with neat sketch.
Q.2(b) Explain the need of multistage. What are the limitations of multistage?
Q.2(b) What is Cryogenics? Explain in detail the Linde Cycle.
Q.2(b) Write short note on- Cryogenics and it’s application
Q.3(a) Describe the desirable properties of good refrigerant.
Q.3(a) List type of condensers used in Refrigeration and air-conditioning applications and
Explain any one with neat sketch.
Q.3(a) State different types of expansion devices used in refrigeration system and explain
the working of TEV with neat sketch.
Q.3(a) What is the function of evaporator in Refrigeration system and enlist different types
evaporator used in Refrigeration systems
Q.3(a) What is the function of Compressor in VCRS and enlist different types compressor
s used in VCRS .
Q.3(b) Explain application of Refrigeration in Dairy Plant
Q.3(b) Write short note on- Alternative Refrigerants
Q.3(b) What are secondary refrigerants? Where it is used? Explain its importance.
Q.3(b) Explain the following:
1. Effect of ODP and GWP
2. Total Equivalent Warming Impact (TEWI)
Q.3(b) Suggest a suitable refrigerant for following applications:
[Link] air conditioning
2. Ice manufacturing
3. Household refrigerator.
4. Split type air conditioner.
Also suggest the type of compressor for above applications.
Q.4(a) What is moist air? Derive an expression for enthalpy of moist air.
Q.4(a) Define relative humidity and degree of saturation. Derive the relation between
them.
Q.4(a) Enlist the different Psychrometric Processes used in Air-conditioning
Q.4(a) Define the following
1. Dry Bulb Temperature
2. Wet Bulb Temperature
3. Dew point temperature.
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5. Relative humidity
6. Degree of saturation
7. Vapour density
Q.4(a) The Atmospheric condition is 250 C DBT and Specific humidity of 10gm/kg of air.
Determine the following:
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[Link] Humidity
3. Dew point temperature ; Take 1 Atmospheric pressure = 1 bar.
(use of steam table &Chart)
Q.4(b) With the help of neat sketch, explain cooling and dehumidifying air washer
Q.4(b) On a particular day the weather forecast states that the DBT is 370 C ,while the
Relative Humidity (RH)is 50% and atmospheric Pressure (Pa)101.325kPa. Find the
Humidity Ratio, Dew Point Temperature and Enthalpy of moist air on this day.
(use of steam table &Chart)
Q.4(b) What is fog air? Explain it with the help of psychorometric chart
Q.4(b) With a neat sketch explain adiabatic saturation temperature.
Q.4(b) What is effective temperature? Explain it with the help of comfort chart
Q.5(a) Explain with the help of neat sketch ERSHF, RSHF
Q.5(a) Explain with neat sketches summer and year-round air conditioning systems
Q.5(a) What are the different types of heat loads in load estimation for comfort
application?
Q.5(a) Discuss the importance of ventilation. How does it affect load on air-conditioning
System?
Q.5(a) 20m3 of air/minute at 300C & 60% RH is cooled to 220C DBT maintaining specific
humidity constant. Find the following
1. Heat removed from air
2. RH of cooled air
3. Mass of cooled air. Take air pressure = 1 bar.
Q.5(b) A room has a sensible heat gain of 24 kW and latent heat gain of 5.2 kW and it has
to be maintained at 260C DBT and 50% RH, 180m3/min of air is delivered to room.
Determine the state of supply air.
Q.5(b) Discuss the Classification of Air-conditioning system and Distinguish clearly
between summer air-conditioning and winter air-conditioning.
Q.5(b) Explain RSHF, GSHF & ESHF and their utility in the air-conditioning practices.
Q.5(b) The atmospheric air at 300C DBT and 75% RH enters cooling coil at the rate of
200m3/min. The coil dew point temperature is 140 Cand the bypass factor of the coil
is 0.1. Determine :-
1. The temperature of cooling coil leaving the cooling coil.
2. The capacity of cooling coil in TR & in kW.
3. The amount of water vapour removed per minute.
4. Sensible heat factor for the process.
Q.5(b) Write short note on –Inverter Technology used in HVAC.
Q.6(a) Explain the following methods of duct design
1. Static regain method
2. Velocity reduction method
Q.6(a) Explain dynamic losses in ducts (At least four)
Q.6(a) Explain friction loss in ducts with the help of friction chart.
Q.6(a) Derive expression for rectangular section equivalent to circular section
Q.6(a) Explain the concept of green building.
Q.6(b) What is aspect ratio of rectangular duct? What are the advantages in keeping it low?
Explain the following:-
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Q.6(b) Explain in detail Room Air Distribution.
Q.6(b) Write short note on- Energy Conservation in HVAC
Q.6(b) Write short note on- Car Air Conditioning
Q.6(b) Discuss the application of air conditioning in Textile Industry
