Computerized Vapour Compression Refrigeration Test Rig

Description

This test rig is used to great advantage when introducing students to the Vapour compression refrigeration cycle. The test rig is portable trolley mounted, housed on a MS frame tube with wooden platform & front panel, finished by lamination to give elegant finish.

The panel consists of all the necessary instruments and components like voltmeter, ammeter, and temperature inductor energy meter Rotameter, thermostatic expansion valve, solenoid valve, pressure/compound gauges, and LP/HP cutout, the platform consists of compressor, fan, condenser and the evaporator is made of copper coil wrapped around a stainless steel vessel and insulated and housed in a wooden chamber.

Experiments you can perform

1. Determine the actual and theoretical COP of the vapour compression cycle
2. Determine the refrigeration capacity and compressor power
3. Plot the cycle on a p-h chart

Features

• Extensive range of Experiments
• Comprehensive facility for complete investigation of refrigeration cycle
• Major components utilized are of standard industrial practice
• Low capital cost
• Comprehensive modern instrumentation
• Rapid start-up for effective use of laboratory time