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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode – 638060, India

20MEE14 - REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING


(Use of Approved Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Data Book is permitted for Examination)

Programme &
B.E. & Mechanical Engineering Sem. Category L T P Credit
Branch
Engineering Thermodynamics
Prerequisites 7 PE 3 0 0 3
Thermal Engineering

Preamble This course imparts knowledge on the working cycles of refrigeration and the processes involved in air-conditioning
systems. The method of selection of refrigerants and usage of psychrometric charts are also covered through this course.
Unit - I Review of Fundamentals and Refrigeration Cycles 9
Review of Fundamentals: First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics - Heat Engines-Heat Pumps- Refrigeration Systems-COP-
Condition for Maximum COP-Ton of Refrigeration. Refrigeration Cycles: Reverse Carnot Cycle -Bell Coleman Cycle- Ejector
Refrigeration – Magnetic Refrigeration – Vortex and Pulse Tube Refrigeration.
Unit - II Refrigeration Systems 9
Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycle- Superheating-Subcooling-Multistage-Multi Evaporator-Cascade System- Vapour Absorption
Refrigeration System –Aqua Ammonia-LiBr Water Systems- COP Estimation of VAR System-Steam Jet Refrigeration-
Thermoelectric Refrigeration-Thermionic Refrigeration and its Application.
Unit - III Refrigerants and System Components 9
Refrigerants: Refrigerants-Classification of Refrigerants-Refrigerant Properties- Environmental Impact- Montreal / Kyoto Protocols-Eco
Friendly Refrigerants-GWP-ODP. Different Types of Refrigeration Tools-Charging Unit-Recovery Unit-Vacuum Pumps.
System Components: Compressor-Types-Performance Characteristics of Reciprocating Compressors-Capacity Control-Types of
Evaporators & Condensers and their Functional Aspects-Expansion Devices and their Behavior with Fluctuating Load-Methods of
Defrosting.
Unit - IV Psychrometry and Duct Design 9
Psychrometry: Properties of Air-Psychrometric Processes - Sensible Cooling and Heating-Humidification and Dehumidification- -
Psychrometric Calculations for Simple Air Conditioning System. Duct Design: Dynamic and Frictional Pressure Drop in Ducts-
Methods of Duct Design -Fan Total Pressure - Fan Characteristics in Duct Systems – Air Conditioning System Controls.
Unit – V Air Conditioning System 9
Requirements of Comfort Air Conditioning - Summer-Winter Air Conditioning-Working Principles -Centralized Air Conditioning Systems-
Air Handling Unit-Split - Ductable Split-Transport Air Conditioning Systems - Indoor Air Quality-Heating-Cooling Load Calculations-
Summer & Winter-Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) Calculations.

Total: 45

TEXT BOOK:
1. Arora C.P. , "Refrigeration and Air Conditioning", 4th Edition, Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi, 2008.
REFERENCES:
1. Prasad Manohar., "Refrigeration and Air Conditioning", 3rd Edition, New Age International Pvt. Ltd, New Delhi, 2014.
2. Roy J. Dossat. , "Principles of Refrigeration", 4th Edition, Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi, 2009.
3. Hundy G. F, Trott A. R. &Welch. T.C., "Refrigeration and Air Conditioning", 4th Edition, Butterworth- Heinemann, England, 2008.

B.E – Mechanical Engineering, Regulation, Curriculum and Syllabus – R2020


Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kongu Engineering College, Perundurai, Erode – 638060, India

COURSE OUTCOMES: BT Mapped


On completion of the course, the students will be able to (Highest Level)
CO1 analyze the thermodynamic refrigeration cycles. Analyzing (K4)
CO2 illustrate the working of refrigeration systems with their practical applications. Applying (K3)
CO3 illustrate the characteristics of refrigerants and explain the functions of refrigeration system Applying (K3)
components
CO4 perform calculations for psychrometric applications using Psychrometry chart Applying (K3)
CO5 Calculate the cooling loads for air-conditioning system and also design the air-conditioning system Applying (K3)

Mapping of COs with POs and PSOs


COs/Pos PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12 PSO1 PSO2
CO1 3 3 1
CO2 3 3 1
CO3 3 3 1 1 1
CO4 3 3 1
CO5 3 3 1
1 – Slight, 2 – Moderate, 3 – Substantial, BT- Bloom’s Taxonomy

ASSESSMENT PATTERN - THEORY


Test / Bloom’s Remembering Understanding Applying Analyzing Evaluating Creating
Total %
Category* (K1) % (K2) % (K3) % (K4) % (K5) % (K6) %
CAT1 20 40 40 100
CAT2 20 40 40 100
CAT3 20 40 40 100
ESE 20 40 40 100
* ±3% may be varied (CAT 1,2,3 – 50 marks & ESE – 100 marks)

B.E – Mechanical Engineering, Regulation, Curriculum and Syllabus – R2020

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