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Refrigeration and AC Assignment Insights

The document covers key concepts in refrigeration and air conditioning, including the definition of a tonne of refrigeration and the Bell-Coleman cycle. It also discusses various aircraft air cooling systems and the differences between actual and theoretical vapor compression cycles. Additionally, it outlines the ideal properties of refrigerants for effective cooling.

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Refrigeration and AC Assignment Insights

The document covers key concepts in refrigeration and air conditioning, including the definition of a tonne of refrigeration and the Bell-Coleman cycle. It also discusses various aircraft air cooling systems and the differences between actual and theoretical vapor compression cycles. Additionally, it outlines the ideal properties of refrigerants for effective cooling.

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Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Assignment Answers

1(a) Tonne of Refrigeration


1 TR is the amount of heat needed to freeze 1 tonne of water at 0°C in 24 hours. 1 TR = 3.517 kW =
210 kJ/min = 12,000 BTU/hr.

1(b) Bell-Coleman Cycle (Reversed Brayton Cycle)


Steps:
1. Compression: Air temperature & pressure rise.
2. Cooling: Air cooled at constant pressure.
3. Expansion: Temperature drops significantly.
4. Heat Absorption: Cold air cools refrigerated space.

Diagram below:

Compressor Cooler Expander

Refrigerated■Space

1(c) Aircraft Air Cooling Systems


• Simple air cycle – simple, low COP.
• Bootstrap – better cooling, extra compressor.
• Regenerative – higher efficiency via heat recovery.

1(d) Actual vs Theoretical Vapour Compression Cycle


Actual cycles have pressure drops, superheating, subcooling, non-isentropic compression, and
losses → lower COP.

1(e) Ideal Refrigerant Properties


Low boiling point, high latent heat, non-toxic, non-flammable, stable, compatible, safe (low
ODP/GWP).

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