Vapour Compression Cycle Trainer Apparatus

The set up demonstrates the students about the basic principal of a refrigeration cycle.
The test rig is designed for the study of thermodynamics of vapour Compression refrigeration cycle by way of demonstration and experimentation.
It has a facility to measure various parameters for experimentation.
Object:-
To Study the Vapour Compression refrigerator cycle.
To Calculate Co-efficient of performance
Utilities required
Electric supply: Single phase, 220 V AC, 50 Hz, 5-15 amp combined socket with earth connection. Earth voltage should be less than 5 volts.
Water supply: 1bar
Floor drain required.
Floor area: 1.5 m x 1
Technical detail:
Compressor: Hermitically sealed compressor, reciprocating type. Capacity 1/3 Ton, Emerson Copeland make.
Refrigerant: R-134-A
Agitator: Compatible capacity.
Condenser: Air cooled compatible to compressor
Condenser Cooling Fan: Compatible capacity with permanent lubricated motor.
Evaporator: Made of Stainless Steel, Insulated with ceramic wool/P.U.F.
Rotameter: Make: Eureka, Range (6-60) LPH
Expansion Device: Capillary Tube, Compatible Capacity.
Pressure Gauges: 2 Nos. (For suction & discharge pressure)
Safety Control: Overload and over current protectors for compressor and Time delay circuit with Low/high voltage auto-cut.
Temperature Sensor: RTD PT-100 Type
Control Panel comprises of:
Digital Voltmeter: 0-500 V Digital Ammeter: 0-19.99Amp.
Temperature Measurement: Digital Temperature Indicator with multi-channel switch. With mains indicator, Standard make On-off switch etc.