Experiment For THT3701 - 2022

EXPERIMENT 1
ANALYSIS OF A CONCENTRIC TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER WITH PARALLEL

AND COUNTER FLOW ARRANGEMENT
1.1 Aim
Demonstration of heat transfer and heat transfer coefficient under parallel or counter
flow.
1.2 Apparatus
Figure 1.1: Concentric tube heat exchanger in parallel flow arrangement
1.3 Procedure
A. Parallel flow
- Open concentric tube hot water supply valve by turning the handle to upright position
and keep the other valves closed.
- Connect the cold-water inlet hose to the heat exchanger inlet CC1 via quick fittings.
- Connect the cold-water outlet hose to the cold heat exchanger outlet CC2 via quick
fittings.
Remark: To remove the hose, please press on plastic shoulder with one hand and
use the other hand to remove the hose.
1.4 Experiment
1.4.1. Open the main water supply valve (It must be kept open during conducting the
experiment).
1.4.2 Switch on the ELCB&CB, Heater breaker (H) and Pump breaker (P) at the right
side of the control box. Turn on the power switch (see Figure 1.2).
1.4.3 Switch on the heater.
1.4.4 Set the temperature as desired by adjusting the temperature control to the
required temperature. (For safety the temperature controller is set from factory at
Maximum operating temperature of 80°C).
1.4.5 Switch on the hot water pump.
1.4.6 Adjust the hot water flow rate via the valve to the desired value that can be read
on the hot water rotameter.
1.4.7 Adjust the cold-water flow rate via the valve to the desired value that can be read
on the cold-water rotameter.
1.4.8 Wait until the temperatures of the cold water and hot water become steady.
a. Read the temperatures of the hot tube at the points CH1, CH2 and CH3 at the
corresponding positions TH1, TH2 and TH3, respectively. The reading is digitally
displayed.
b. Read the temperatures for the cold tube at the points CC1, CC2 and CC3 at the
corresponding positions TC1, TC2 and TC3, respectively. The reading is digitally
displayed.
1.4.9 Adjust the cold-water flow rate and repeat the steps a. and b. above.
1.4.10 Repeat the experiments with different hot water flow rates and inlet
temperatures.
Front view Side view

Figure 1.2: Control panel
B. Counter flow
To obtain a counter flow arrangement, reverse the cold-water connection by
exchanging the quick fitting tube inlets and outlets in the concentric tube. To achieve
this target, do the following:
- Switch off the pump.
- Connect pipe from cold water outlet to CC2.
- Connect a second pipe from the other cold-water outlet to CC1.
- Repeat the steps 1.4.5 through 1.4.10
Remark: To remove the hose, please press on plastic shoulder with one hand and
use the other hand to remove the hose.
1.5. Experimental Data Sheet
TH240 Multi type heat exchangers
Tested by…………….……………………Date…………………
Heat exchanger type: Concentric tube
Hot water pipe inside area = ........... mm2

Hot water pipe outside area = .......... mm
Test Hot Cold Flow Hot Water Cold Water
No. Water Water Arrangement Temperature (°C) Temperature (°C)
Flow Flow Inlet Mid- Outlet Inlet Mid- Outlet
Rate Rate point point
(litre/min) (litre/min) TH1 TH3 TH2 TC1 TC3 TC2
1.6. Calculation
1.6.1 Calculate overall heat transfer rate for cold and hot water respectively.
1.6.2 Calculate overall heat transfer coefficient based on outside, inside and mean
surface of heat transfer area respectively.
1.6.3 Calculate heat exchanger effectiveness.
1.6.4 Summarise your results as follows:
Test Hot Cold Overall Overall Overall Effectiveness
No. water water heat heat heat of
heat heat transfer transfer transfer heat
transfer transfer coefficient coefficient coefficient exchanger
rate rate Uo Ui Um ∈
qh qh W/m2.°C W/m2.°C W/m2.°C
(W) (W)
1.7 Conclusions
Draw appropriate conclusions based on the results obtained from the experiment.
1.8 References
EXPERIMENT 2
SPLIT TYPE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM
2.1 Aim
Demonstration of the basic operations of a split type room air conditioning operation
2.2 Apparatus
Figure 2.1: Basic Air Conditioner System

Figure 2.2: Schematic diagram of basic air conditioner system
2.3 Technical Data

2.3.1 Air split type: 2.5 kW (approx. 9,000 BTU)
2.3.2 Compressor type: Rotary
2.3.3 Refrigerant: R-22
2.3.4 Evaporator air flow rate: 450 m3/approx.
2.3.5 Fan coil air flow rate: 1,500 m3/hr. approx.
2.3.6 Measuring instruments
- Pressure gauges: 2 each at compressor inlet and exit.
- Temperature sensors: 5 each at compressor inlet and exit, condenser exit, after
expansion valve,
and air condition outlet air.
- Temperature indicator: 1ea with a selector switch.
2.3.7 Require power: 800 W (approx.)
2.3.8 Power supply: 220 V 1Ph 50Hz.
2.4 Procedure
2.4.1 Be sure that the electrical power is supplied to the apparatus.

2.4.2 The power supply switch is turned on and the temperature remote controller is
set to a required room air temperature, 25°C, say.
2.4.3 The apparatus is let to running until the steady condition is reached (2 hours
minimum).
2.4.4 The high-side and low-side pressures and all the temperature are then recorded.
2.4.5 Repeat steps 2.4.2 – 2.4.4 two or three times to make sure that all data collected
is the same.
2.4.6 Use the average of the results obtained from the experimental data to perform
your calculations.
2.5. Experimental Data Sheet

Room PH PL T1(℃) T2(℃) T3(℃) T4(℃) T5(℃)
temp, (kPa) (kPa)
(℃)
2.6 Calculation
2.6.1 Plot the experimental data on a p-h diagram (of R-22) to obtain the refrigeration
cycle.
2.6.2 From the p-h diagram, determine the enthalpy values and hence calculate:
(a) The refrigeration effect,
(b) The compressor work,
(c) The heat rejected at condenser, and
(d) The coefficient of performance.
Tabulate the results obtained from your calculation.
2.7 Conclusions
Draw appropriate conclusions based on the results obtained from the experiment.
2.8 References
EXPERIMENT 3
EVALUATION OF COP OF A DOMESTIC REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER
3.1 Aim
Determine the COPref of a standard fridge or freezer.
3.2 Apparatus
The following standard domestic equipment is needed for this experiment:
• Fridge or freezer, preferable with a known compressor rating (e.g. 200 Watt) and
known refrigerant.
• Thermometer (preferably laser type).
3.3 Technical Data of Fridge or Freezer
Provide the technical data of the fridge or freezer.
3.4 Procedure
•Take a reading of the condensing temperature (black grid at the back of the unit).
• Take temperature readings of the evaporating temperature (heat exchanger inside
the fridge).
3.5 Experimental Data Sheet
Tabulate the results from your measurement.
3.6 Calculation
From the readings and by using the appropriate refrigeration tables and charts for the
refrigerant type, calculate the COPref of the fridge or freezer.
Make appropriate assumptions where necessary.
Tabulate the results obtained from your calculation.
3.7 Conclusion
Comment on your findings.
3.8 References

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EXPERIMENT 1

ANALYSIS OF A CONCENTRIC TUBE HEAT EXCHANGER WITH PARALLEL

Figure 1.1: Concentric tube heat exchanger in parallel flow arrangement

Front view Side view

Heat exchanger type: Concentric tube

Hot water pipe inside area = ........... mm2

Figure 2.1: Basic Air Conditioner System

2.3 Technical Data

2.4.1 Be sure that the electrical power is supplied to the apparatus.

2.5. Experimental Data Sheet

Determine the COPref of a standard fridge or freezer.

The following standard domestic equipment is needed for this experiment:

3.3 Technical Data of Fridge or Freezer

Provide the technical data of the fridge or freezer.

3.5 Experimental Data Sheet

Tabulate the results from your measurement.

Make appropriate assumptions where necessary.

Tabulate the results obtained from your calculation.

Comment on your findings.

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