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INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (IJMET) ISSN 976 634 (Print) ISSN 976 6359 (Online) Volume 4, Issue 2, March - April (23), pp. 2-26 IAEME: www.iaeme.com/ijmet.asp Journal Impact Factor (23): 5.773 (Calculated by GISI) www.jifactor.com IJMET I A E M E PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS OF VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM USING R34A, HC MIXTURE AND R4A AS WORKING MEDIUM Dr. Ashok G. Matani Associate Professor Mech. Engg; Government College of Engineering, Amravati 444 64 [M.S.] India 2 Mukesh K. Agrawal 2 nd Year M.Tech. [Thermal Engg], Government College of Engineering, Amravati 444 64 [M.S.] India ABSTRACT The performance of heat transfer is one of the most important research areas in the field of thermal engineering. There are a large number of refrigerants, which are used to transfer heat from low temperature reservoir to high temperature reservoir by using vapour compression refrigeration system. There are various obstacles faced in working of different refrigerants due to their environmental impact (R, R2), toxicity (NH 3 ), flammability (HC) and high pressure (CO 2 ); which makes them more hazardous than other working fluids according to safety and environmental issues. Here experimental study is conducted to observe the performance of different environmental friendly refrigerant mixtures (HC mixture and ). It is also observed the effect of working parameters like diameter of capillary tube, working pressures and inlet water temperatures, which affect the coefficient of performance () of vapour compression refrigeration system. It is observed that is more efficient than HC mixture and, but there is less mass quantity of HC mixture and is required in the same system. So there is less effect in environment due to more mass of. Keywords: Vapour compression refrigeration system, refrigerant,, ODP, GWP 2

I. INTRODUCTION Vapour compression refrigeration system is a system which is used to transfer heat from low temperature reservoir to high temperature reservoir with the help of working fluid, called refrigerant. There are different types of refrigerant, which were used as the working medium in vapour compression refrigeration system in the last few decades, but they cause of ozone layer depletion and greenhouse effect. A. Refrigeration system: working principle and construction Refrigeration system is based upon the Clausius statement of second law of thermodynamics. This statement shows, It is impossible to construct a device which, operating in a cycle, will produce no affect other than the transfer of heat from a cooler to a hotter body. The construction of vapour compression refrigeration system is illustrated in figure. This system consists of four basic components, i.e. a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser and capillary tubes. Figure : Schematic of the vapour compression refrigeration system. Here the compressor delivery head, discharge line, condenser and liquid line form the high pressure side of the system. The expansion line, evaporator, suction line and compressor suction head form the low pressure side of the system. A drier is also installed in the liquid line which contains silica gel and absorbs traces of moisture presented in the liquid refrigerants so that it does not enter the narrow cross section of the expansion device causing moisture chocking by freezing. 3

B. Processes Involved In Vapour Compression Refrigeration System Figure 2: Pressure-enthalpy graph for vapour compression refrigeration system []. Process 2: Isentropic compression in compressor. Process 2 3: Constant pressure heat rejection in condenser. Process 3 4: Isenthalpic expansion in expansion device. Process 4 : Constant pressure heat absorption in evaporator. C. Refrigerant The working fluid used to transfer the heat from low temperature reservoir to high temperature reservoir is called refrigerant. There are different types of refrigerant which are described as followings. CFC: They are molecules composed of carbon, chlorine and fluorine. They are stable, allowing them to reach the stratosphere without too many problems. It contributes to the destruction of the ozone layer. These are R, R2, R3, R5, R52 etc. HCFC: They are molecules composed of carbon, chlorine, fluorine and hydrogen. They are less stable than CFCs, destroy ozone and to a lesser extent. These are R22, R23, R24, etc. HFC: They are molecules composed of carbon, fluorine and hydrogen. They do not contain chlorine and therefore do not participate in the destruction of the ozone layer. This is known as substitution substance. Restrictions on this family of gas are currently limited. Within the European Union, the HFC will be banned from air conditioners for cars from 2.These are. 4

Mixture of refrigerants They can be classified according to the type of fluorinated components they contain. They are also distinguished by the fact that some mixtures are: Zeotropic: in a state change (condensation, evaporation), the temperature varies. These are R44a, R47a and R4a etc. Azeotropes: they behave like pure, with no change in temperature during the change of state. These are R5, R52 and R57a etc. Ammonia (NH 3 ) or R77 Fluid inorganic thermodynamically is an excellent refrigerant for evaporation temperatures between - 35 C to 2 C. But it is a fluid dangerous toxic and flammable, so it is generally used in industrial refrigeration. Hydrocarbons (HC) as R29, R6a This is primarily propane (R29), butane (R6) and isobutene (R6a). These fluids have good thermodynamic properties, but are dangerous because of their flammability. The world of the cold has always beenwary of these fluids, even if they have reappeared recently in refrigerators and insulating foams. Their future use in air conditioning seems unlikely, given the cost of setting both mechanical and electrical safety. Carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) or R744 This is inorganic, non-toxic, nonflammable, but inefficient in thermodynamics. Its use would involve high pressure and special compressors. Currently, specialists in air conditioning and refrigeration are interested again by: Its low environmental impact (ODP =, GWP = ); The low specific volume resulting in facilities with low volume (small leak); It has the distinction of having a low critical temperature at 3 C at a pressure of 73.6 bars. D. Mathematical Relations a. Heat abstraction in evaporator - Q = m C T a ew pw ew b. Work input in compressor - W = Energy meter reading in c. Coefficient of performance- Q a = Win 5

II. LITERATURE REVIEW James M. Calm [], has studied the emission and environmental impacts of the different refrigerants (R, R23, ) due to leakage from centrifugal chiller system. He also investigated the total impact in form of TEWI by analyzing the direct and indirect CO 2 emission equivalent due to leakage and energy consumption by the system. He studied the change in system efficiency or performance due to charge loss. He also summarized the methods to reduce the refrigerant losses by the system like design modifications, improvement in preventive maintenance techniques, use of purge system for refrigerant vapour recovery, servicing and lubricant changing in system. Samira Benhadid-Dib and Ahmed Benzaoui [2], have showed that the refrigerants are widely used in both industrial and domestic equipments. These fluids, which are banned due to their environmental toxicity, are expected to be replaced. Replacing them is a difficult task considering that the only solutions currently, called "natural" refrigerants, such as ammonia, hydrocarbons and CO 2. The disadvantages of these products are mainly toxicity (NH 3 ), flammability (HC) and high pressures (CO 2 ). However, with least skills and observance with safety rules, they do not finally prove to be more dangerous than other fluids. They proposed as a contribution to the protection of our environment. Samira Benhadid-Dib and Ahmed Benzaoui [3], have showed that the uses of halogenated refrigerants are harmful for environment and the use of "natural" refrigerants become a possible solution. Here natural refrigerants are used as an alternative solution to replace halogenated refrigerants. The solution to the environmental impacts of refrigerant gases by a gas which contains no chlorine no fluorine and does not reject any CO 2 emissions in the atmosphere. The researchers showed that emissions have bad effects on our environment. They also concerned by a contribution to the reduction of greenhouse gases and by the replacement of the polluting cooling fluids (HCFC). Eric Granryd [4], has enlisted the different hydrocarbons as working medium in refrigeration system. He studied the different safety standards related to these refrigerants. He showed the properties of hydrocarbons (i.e. no ODP and negligible GWP) that make them interesting refrigerating alternatives for energy efficient and environmentally friendly. But safety precautions due to flammability must be seriously taken into account. Y. S. Lee and C. C. Su [5], have studied the performance of domestic vapour compression refrigeration system with isobutene (R6a) as refrigerant and compare the results with R2 and R22. They used R6a about 5 g and set the refrigeration temperature about 4 C and - C to maintain the situation of cold storage and freezing applications. They used.7 mm internal diameter and 4 to 4.5 m length of capillary tube for cold storage applications and.6 mm internal diameter and 4.5 to 5 m length of capillary tube for freezing applications. They observed that the lies between.2 and 4.5 in cold storage applications and between.8 and 3.5 in freezing applications. They also observed that the system with two capillary tubes in parallel performs better in the cold storage and air conditioning applications, whereas that with a single tube is suitable in the freezing applications. R. Cabello, E. Torrella and J. Navarro-Esbri [6], have analyzed the performance of a vapour compression refrigeration system using three different working fluids (, R47c and R22). The operating variables are the evaporating pressure, condensing pressure and degree ofsuperheating at the compressor inlet. They analyzed that the power consumption decreases when compression ratio increases with R22 than using the other working fluids. 6

Mao-Gang He, Tie-Chen Li, Zhi-Gang Liu and Ying Zhang [7], have analyzed that the R52a/R25 mixture in the composition of.85 mass fraction of R52a has a similar refrigeration performance with the existing refrigerant R2. Experimental research on the main refrigeration performances of domestic refrigerators was conducted, under the different proportions and charge amounts, when R52a/R25 is used to substitute R2 as a drop-in refrigerant. The experimental results indicate that R52a/R25 can be used to replace R2 as a new generation refrigerant of domestic refrigerators, because of its well environmentally acceptable properties and its favorable refrigeration performances. Ki-Jung Park, Taebeom Seo and Dongsoo Jung [8], have analyzed performances of two pure hydrocarbons and seven mixtures composed of propylene, propane, R52a, and dimethylether were measured to substitute for R22 in residential air-conditioners and heat pumps at the evaporation and condensation temperatures of 7 C and 45 C, respectively. Test results show that the coefficient of performance of these mixtures is up to 5.7% higher than that of R22. Whereas propane showed.5% reduction in capacity, most of the fluids had a similar capacity to that of R22. For these fluids, compressor-discharge temperatures were reduced by 7 C. For all fluids tested, the amount of charge was reduced by up to 55% as compared to R22. Overall, these fluids provide good performances with reasonable energy savings without any environmental problem and thus can be used as long-term alternatives for residential air-conditioning and heat-pumping applications. Ki-Jung Park and Dongsoo Jung [9], have analyzed thermodynamic performance of two pure hydrocarbons and seven mixtures composed of propylene (R27), propane (R29), R52a, and dimethylether (R7) was measured in an attempt to substitute R22 in residential air-conditioners. The pure and mixed refrigerants tested have GWP of 3 58 as compared to that of CO 2 at the evaporation and condensation temperatures of 7 and 45 C, respectively. Test results show that the of these mixtures is up to 5.7% higher than that of R22. Whereas propane showed.5% reduction in capacity, most of the fluids had the similar capacity to that of R22. Compressor discharge temperatures were reduced by 7 C with these fluids. There was no problem found with mineral oil since the mixtures were mainly composed of hydrocarbons. The amount of charge was reduced up to 55% as compared to R22. K. Mani and V. Selladurai [], have analyzed a vapour compression refrigeration system with the new R29/R6a refrigerant mixture as drop-in replacement was conducted and compared with R2 and. The vapour compression refrigeration system was initially designed to operate with R2.The results showed that the refrigerant showed slightly lower than R2. The discharge temperature and discharge pressure of the R29/R6a mixture was very close to R2. The R29/R6a (68/32 by wt %) mixture can be considered as a drop-in replacement refrigerant for R2 and. A.S. Dalkilic and S. Wongwises [], have studied the performance on a vapour compression refrigeration system with refrigerant mixtures based on, R52a, R32, R29, R27, R6 and R6a was done for various ratios and their results are compared with R2, R22 and as possible alternative replacements. The results showed that all of the alternative refrigerants investigated in the analysis have a slightly lower than R2, R22, and for the condensation temperature of 5 C and evaporating temperatures ranging between 3 C and C. Refrigerant blends of R29/R6a (4/6 by wt. %) instead of R2 and R29/R27 (2/8 by wt. %) instead of R22 are found to be replacement refrigerants among other alternatives. 7

Vincenzo La Rocca and Giuseppe Panno [2], have analyzed and compared the performance of a vapour compression refrigerating unit operating with R22, and with three new HFC fluids, substituting the former according to Regulation No 237/2. Here the plant working efficiency was first tested with R22 and then with three new HFC fluids: R47a, R422a and R422d. It is analyzed that the performance with the new tested fluids did not result as efficient as when using R22. Yunho Hwang, Dae-Hyun Jin, Reinhard Radermacher [3], compared the performance of R29 with two other refrigerant mixtures (R44A and R4A) for a refrigeration system. They compared the environmental impact of these refrigerants, power consumption and life cycle climate performance. They found that the LCCP of R-29 is always lower than that of R-44A. The LCCP of R-4A is lower than that of R-29 as long as the annual emission is kept below %. It was concluded that R-4A has less or equivalent environmental impact as compared to R-29 when safety (toxicity and flammability), environmental impact (climate change), cost and performance (capacity and ) are considered. Ciro Aprea, Angelo Maiorino, Rita Mastrullo [4], compared the performance of R22 and its retrofit R422D. They compared the performance of vapour compression refrigeration system at different working conditions and compared the performance with AHRI standard. They observed cooling capacity, the electrical power absorbed, the and other variables characterizing the working of the plant. They showed that the cooling capacity for R422D was lower than for R22, while the electrical power absorbed with R422D was higher than that with R22 and the of R422D was lower than R22. F. De Rossi, A. W. Mauro, M. Musto, G. P. Vanoli [5], compared the performance of household vertical freezer by changing the quantity of refrigerant charge. They observed the cooling capacity and power consumption of the designed system. They found that at lower charge quantity the mass flow rate decreases and a reduction of the cooling capacity was greater than the reduction of the compressor work and at higher charge quantity the mass flow rate increases, condenser pressure increases and electrical power consumption increases. They showed the power consumption with respect to different charge quantity. III. LIMITATIONS FOR USE OF REFRIGERANTS Some refrigerants are expelled due to their environmental impact, are expected to be replaced. Replacing them is a difficult task considering that the only solutions currently available are the so-called "natural" refrigerants, such as ammonia, hydrocarbons and CO 2. The disadvantages of these products are mainly toxicity (NH 3 ), flammability (HC) and high pressures (CO 2 ). Some refrigerants are banned due to their high ozone depletion potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP), these are followings:- Production of R was halted by the clean air act on January, 996. Production of R2 was halted by the clean air act on January, 996. Production of R3 was halted by the clean air act on January, 996. Production of R5 was halted by the clean air act on January, 996. Refrigerant is a commercially available hydro fluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant long-term replacement for R2 in new equipment and for retrofitting medium temperature CFC. 8

IV. FACTORS AFFECTING THE PERFORMANCE OF VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM The following factors affect the performance of vapour compression refrigeration system. Properties of working fluid. Amount of charge filled and system pressure. Diameter of capillary tubes. Inlet water temperature. V. EXPERIMENTAL SETUP OF VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM The main loop of the system under study was composed of five basic components, i.e., a compressor, an evaporator, a condenser, capillary tubes and a liquid line filter drier, as shown in Fig. 3.There was used a system of a three-phase, 22 V, reciprocating compressor originally designed for refrigerant. The input power of the compressor within the system varied between 23 and 3 W. The major ingredient of the compressor lubricant was mineral oils. A silica gel drier filter was used to absorb the moisture. Compact forced air cooled type condenser was used for their good heat transfer performances. Capillary tubes of different internal diameters were used to find the optimum operating points of the system. Evaporator section was made by shell and tube type by copper tubes and stainless steel tank. For minimizing the heat loss, the evaporator tank was well insulated by puff. The refrigerants used were, HC mixture (R29+R6a) and. Some other measuring and controlling components were used in the system, that were, an electrical switch, an energy meter, a voltmeter, an ampere meter, a digital thermostat for controlling the evaporator temperature, bourdon tube type low pressure gauge and high pressure gauge, J type thermocouples and indicator and gas flow control valves. Figure 3: Schematic diagram of experimental setup. 9

Figure 4: Experimental setup. Table : Description of setup components Notation Component Description V Voltmeter Range -3 v A Ampere meter Range - A P d Discharge pressure Range to 3 Lb/in 2 gauge P s Suction pressure gauge Range -3 to 5 Lb/in 2 T x Thermocouple J Type and T type thermocouple Energy meter Electronic, range -2 A 2 Temperature indicator J Type, Range -75 C (iron constantan) 3 Thermostat Digital controller 4 Switch 5 A switch 5 Evaporator tank Inner stainless steel tank insulated by puff 6 Water drainage Valve Brass Valve 7 Gas charging line /4 inch diameter line with brass valve 8 Compressor KCE444HAG, Hermatically sealed, Reciprocating type 9 Condenser fan motor /83 HP Condenser inch * inch * 3 row Filter drier DM 5 type containing silica gel 2 Expansion Device Capillary tube of ID.36 inch 3 Expansion Device Capillary tube of ID.4 inch 4 Expansion Device Capillary tube of ID.5 inch 2

IV. EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE The objective of the study is to compare the refrigeration performance of different refrigerants in terms of. J and T type thermocouples were used to measure the temperatures and pressures were measured using calibrated pressure gauges. The thermocouples have been located in the pockets on the surface of the tubes and sensor is calibrated to reduce experimental uncertainties. The ranges of equipment used in the experimental test setup are showed in Table. The temperatures and pressures of the refrigerant and initial water temperatures are measured at various locations in the experimental setup as shown in Fig. 3. The compressorenergy consumption is measured using an energy meter. Three manual type expansion devices are used to regulate the mass flow rate of refrigerant and to set pressure difference. The refrigerant is charged after the system had been evacuated. The working fluids are, R29/R6a (5/5 by wt %) and. The refrigerant R29/R6a is azeotropic blend, which is charged in the liquid phase due to its composition shift and temperature glide. Drop-in experiments are carried out without any modifications to the experimental apparatus. The experiment is started with to set up the base reference for further comparisons with the other two refrigerants. The thermal load of the system is changed with an external electrically heated unit. IV. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS The experimental results obtained from the performance analysis of, HC mixture (R29/R6A) and are discussed with respect to. Figure 4, 5 and 6 shows the experimental results of the parameters affecting the of system. At initial refrigerant pressure 7 lb/in 2 in the system, figure 4, (a, b and c) indicates that of is more than other two refrigerants at 23 C and 3 C initial water temperature. Figure 4 also shows that HC mixture having approximately same performance as at.5 inch capillary diameter. At other refrigerant pressure 75 lb/in 2 in the system, figure 5, (a, b and c) indicates that of is approximately same as HC mixture but more than at all initial water temperature and capillary diameter conditions. Figure 5 also shows that HC mixture having approximately same performance as at all temperature and capillary diameter conditions. At last refrigerant pressure 8 lb/in 2 in the system, figure 6, (a, b and c) indicates that of HC mixture is greater than and. By all graphs it is indicated that generally has more performance than other two refrigerants but HC mixture shows better performance at capillary diameter.5 inch.the of is very much less than others. 2

.Capillary diameter v/s at pressure 7 lb/in 2 a. Inlet water temperature- 23 C.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (a) b. Inlet water temperature- 3 C.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (b) c. Inlet water temperature- 4 C.8.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (c) Figure 4: at pressure 7 lb/in 2. 22

2.Capillary diameter v/s at pressure 75 lb/in 2 a. Inlet water temperature- 23 C 2.8.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (a) b. Inlet water temperature- 3 C.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (b) c. Inlet water temperature- 4 C.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (c) Figure 5: at pressure 75 lb/in 2. 23

3.Capillary diameter v/s at pressure 8 lb/in 2 a. Inlet water temperature- 23 C.8.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (a) b. Inlet water temperature- 3 C.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (b) c.inlet water temperature- 4 C.6.4.2.8.6.4.2.36.4.5 (c) Figure 6: at pressure 8 lb/in 2. 24

V. CONCLUSIONS Performance analysis on a vapour compression refrigeration system with the new refrigerant blend as substitute for is made and the following conclusions are drawn. of HC mixture (R29/R6a) is higher than other two refrigerants at all working pressure and inlet water temperature at capillary diameter.5 inch. So it can be used as working medium in air conditioning system. of is always lower than other two refrigerants, so it is not efficient in use in general purpose. During the experimental test HC mixture is found to be safe. However care should be taken when using HC mixture in a vapour compression refrigeration system. From the two major environmental impact (ozone layer depletion and global warming) point of view this HC mixture (R29/R6a) can be used as a drop-in replacement refrigerant for. VI. NOMENCLATURE Symbol Meaning Coefficient of performance GWP Global warming potential ODP Ozone depletion potential GHG Greenhouse gas TEWI Total equivalent warming impact CFC Chlorofluorocarbon HCFC Hydro Chlorofluorocarbon HFC Hydrofluorocarbon HC mixture 5% of R29 and 5% of R6a R Trichlorofluoromethane R2 Dichlorodifluoromethane R22 Monochlorodifluoromethane R32 Methylene Fluoride R25 Pentafluoroethane Tetrafluoroethane R52a Difluoroethane R29 Propane 53% of R22, 34% of R24a and 3% of R52a R47c 23% of R32, 25% of R25 and 52% of R4a 5% of R32 and 5% of R25 R6 Butane R6a Isobutane R77 Ammonia R744 Carbon Dioxide R27 Propylene m ew Mass of water in evaporator (Kg) T ew Temperature difference in evaporator water (K ) C pw Specific heat of water (KJ/Kg.K) ID Inner diameter 25

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