FORCED DROUGHT COOLING TOWER

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS TO BE CARRIED OUT :

  1. To determine Volumetric mass transfer coefficient ( hD.a ) for air, water system in a cooling tower.
  2. To study the temperature distribution along the height of the tower.
  3. The experiments can be conducted at various flow rates of Air & Water & calculation can be made accordingly.
  4. Experiment can be conduct on both Induced &Forced Draught condition.
  5. To determine & compare the efficiency of the tower from Induced& Forced Draught condition.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP: 

  1. Heater Assembly.
  2. Cooling Tower size: 300 mm x 300 mm x 1200 mm.
  3. 3..       Packing : Expanded wire mesh (Two sets).
  4. Rotameter : 1.1 – 11 LPM to measure inlet water flow.
  5. Induced draught axial flow fan.
  6. Blower : Centrifugal type 3 HP.
  7. Orificemeter : To measure air flow.
  8. Water circulating pump.
  9. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL : 

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. Switches for Pump, axial fan, heater,Etc.
  3. Main’S On/Off Switch for blower.

SPACE REQUIRED : 

3.5 m.(L)x 1.0 m(W)

SERVICE REQUIRED :

230 V AC, 50 Hz

WEIGHT : @ 125 Kg

NATURAL COOLING TOWER

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS TO BE CARRIED OUT :

  1. To determine the cooling efficiency of Cooling Tower.
  2. To calculate cooling rate.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP :

  1. Heater Assembly.
  2. Cooling tower size 800 x 800 x 1800 mm
  3. Packing/Frills steel metal/FRP
  4. Rotameter :           0 – 11 LPM to measure inlet water flow rates.
  5. Gysors :           2 Nos. of 2 Kw each provide Hot Water.
  6. Fan – Axial Flow type with 1 HP motor.
  7. Centrifugal Pump of ½ HP for water circulation.
  8. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL: 

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. Main On/Off Switch.
  3. Starter for axial flow fan.
  4. Switch for Pump

SPACE REQUIRED :

2 .2 m. (L) x 2 .2 m (W)

SERVICE REQUIRED : 

440 v Ac, 50 Hz 

WEIGHT :@ 200 Kg

HEAT PIPE DEMONSTRATOR

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS : 

  1. To determine thermal conductivity of heat pipe.
  2. To observe and plot the temperature distribution along the length of the heat pipe.
  3. To observe the thermo siphon action in heat pipe or heat pipe function.
  4. The experiments can be conducted at various values of input & calculation can be made accordingly.
  5. To calculate & compare effectivness of heat pipe & other good thermal conductor pipes. Vs thermal conductivity in composite structure.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP : 

  1. Band Heater Assembly.
  2. Heat Pipe made of Stainless Steel
  3. Two Standard Pipes : Copper and Stainless Steel one each..
  4. Condenser Tank : 3 Nos.
  5. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL 

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. Dimmerstat : 0 – 4 A.
  3. Main On/Off Switch.
  4. Voltmeter : 0 – 250 V.
  5. Ammeter : 0 – 5 A.

SPACE REQUIRED              :           1.5 m.( L) x 1.0 m (W) table top.

WEIGHT                                 :           70 Kg @

SERVICE REQUIRED           :           Power Supply :: 230 V. A.C., 50 Hz.

EXPERIMENTAL BOTTLE COOLER

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS :

  1. To study all components used in refrigeration system.
  2. To study the Vapor compression Refrigeration cycle.
  3. To determine the Refrigeration Effect, Work Input, Actual C.O.P., Carnot

C.O.P., Theoretical C.O.P., Relative C.O.P., Ton of Refrigeration, and Plant Efficiency.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP : 

  1. Compressor :           Hermetically sealed compressor.
  2. Condenser :           Air Cooled condenser made out of copper pipe & Aluminum fins of matching capacity with fan cooling.
  3. Evaporator :           Copper Coil Limpeted bottle storage jacket.The evaporator is insulated from outside to prevent heat loss.
  4. Expansion device : Capillary Tube/Thermostatic expansion valve.
  5. Energy Meter : for power measurement of compressor.
  6. Pressure Gauge : 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  7. Suitable filter/drier.
  8. Hand Shut Off type Service valve.
  9. Rotameter for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  10. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL : 

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. HP-LP Cutout :           Make Ranco /Danfoss or Equivalent.
  3. Switches :           For compressor & condenser fan.
  4. Voltmeter :           0 – 250 V.
  5. Ammeter :           0 – 15 A.
  6. Thermostat :           Ranco or equivalent

SPACE REQUIRED :           15 mtr. Length x 1.0 mtr width.

WEIGHT                     :           @ 150 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED:          Power Supply : 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz

EVAPORATOR COOLER

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS :

  1. To determine Heat transfer rate of heating & cooling.
  2. To calculate Effectiveness of Evaporative cooler.
  3. The experiments can be conducted at various values of input &

calculation can be made accordingly.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP :

  1. Duct :            500 x 500 x 800 mm Duct in which evaporative coil is fitted.
  2. Evaporative Coil :           Hot water is passed through evaporative

Coil made of copper.

  1. Air Fan with Motor :           This suction type air fan is fitted on the top

of the duct.

  1. Hot water cir. pump :           1/2 HP. 230 V AC hot water circulating

pump is used to circulate hot water into the evaporative coil.

  1. Cold water Cir. pump :           1/2 HP. 230 V AC cold water circulating

Pump is used to circulate cold water which spray on the evaporative coil.

  1. Heating Arrangement : Evaporative cooler provided along with

geysers.

  1. Rotameters :           for flow measurement of hot & cold water.

Range : 0 – 11 LPM

  1. Supply Tank :           300 x 300 x 450 mm storage tank one each for

hot & cold water.

  1. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. Switches for Heaters, pumps & Air fan.
  3. Voltmeter :           0 – 250 V.
  4. Ammeter :           0 – 15 A.

SPACE REQUIRED :           1.5 m. (L) x 1.0 m (W).

WEIGHT                     :           @ 110 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED:          Power Supply : 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz.

WATER CHILLING PLANT

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS:

  1. To study all components used in refrigeration system.
  2. To study the Vapor compression Refrigeration cycle.
  3. To determine the Refrigeration Effect, Work Input, Actual C.O.P.,

Carnot C.O.P., Theoretical C.O.P., Relative C.O.P., Ton of

Refrigeration, and Plant Efficiency.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP:

  1. Compressor :     Hermetically sealed compressor.
  2. Condenser :    Air Cooled condenser made out of copper pipe & Aluminum fins of matching capacity with fan cooling.
  3. Evaporator :          Copper Coil Limpeted water jacket. The evaporator is insulated from outside to prevent heat loss.
  4. Expansion device: Capillary Tube.
  5. Energy Meter :           for power measurement of compressor.
  6. Pressure Gauge: 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  7. Suitable filter/drier.
  8. Hand Shut Off type Service valve.
  9. Rotameter for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  10. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL:

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. HP-LP Cutout: Make Ranco /Danfoss or Equivalent.
  3. Switches: For compressor & condenser fan.
  4. Voltmeter: 0 – 250 V.
  5. Ammeter: 0 – 15 A.
  6. Thermostat: Ranco or equivalent

SPACE REQUIRED  :           1.5 m. (L) x 1.0 m (W).

WEIGHT                     :           @ 150 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED:          1. Power Supply: 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz.

  1. Water Supply  ;          @ 20 LPM

COMPUTERISED AIR CONDITIONING CYCLE TEST RIG

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS : 

  1. To study all components used in Air Conditioning system.
  2. To study the Vapor compression Refrigeration cycle.
  3. To study the cooling, humidification,& dehumidification process.
  4. To determine the Refrigeration Effect, Work Input, Actual C.O.P., Carnot C.O.P., Theoretical C.O.P., Relative C.O.P., Ton of Refrigeration, and Plant Efficiency.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP : 

  1. Compressor : Hermetically sealed compressor.
  2. Condenser : Air Cooled condenser made

out of copper pipe & Aluminum fins of matching

capacity with fan cooling.

  1. Evaporator : Air calorimeter type evaporator. The air passed by a fan through duct.

The expanded refrigerant passes through evaporator

coils, fixed in the duct. The passing air comes in contact with the coils & gets cooled.

  1. Expansion device : Thermostatic expansion valve.
  2. Energy Meter : For power measurement of compressor.
  3. Pressure Gauge : 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  4. Hand Shut Off type Service valve.
  5. Electric Heater : Finned type heater for air heating.
  6. Rotameter for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  7. Duct : Air duct of size 250 x 250 make out of

CRC sheet in which evaporator is fitted.

  1. Baby Boiler : Electrically fired small baby boiler for

maintaining humidity of air with electrical heater

  1. Blower : 1 HP capacity centrifugal blower with air

control arrangement.

CONTROL PANEL :

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. HP-LP Cutout : Make Ranco /Danfoss or Equivalent.
  3. Switches : For compressor, condenser fan,

Dehumidifier Heater, blower & boiler heater.

  1. Voltmeter : 0 – 250 V.
  2. Ammeter :0 – 15 A.

COMPUTER, GRAPHICS & SOFTWARE :

  1. Computer :           Pentium IV, Dual Core processor.

:           3 GHz speed, 512 MB RAM,

:           160 GB HDD, DV DRW, FDD optical.

:           mouse, Keyboard, 2 serial port & one

:           parallel port USB part in front,

17” LCD monitor .

  1. Interfacing cards : ADC Card 1 No., DAC card. 1 No.

communication RS. 232 port

  1. SCADA Software Feature
  2. 2-Way communication for control & data acquisition.
  3. Live mimic diagram of the process including SP, OP and PV.
  4. Online data display in tubular chart and graphical form.
  5. Powerful graphics with trends and bar page
  6. Data printing facility
  7. Window based user – friendly software.
  8. Transmitters :
  9. Power Transmitter : for power measurement of compressor.
  10. Pressure Transmitter : 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  11. Flow Transmitter : for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  12. Set of RTD sensor : For temperature measurement.

SPACE REQUIRED              :           4 m. (L)x 1.0 m.(W).

WEIGHT                                 :           @ 200 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED           :           1.  Power Supply : 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz.

  1.   Anemometer  :  Cup Type.

AIR CONDITIONING CYCLE TEST RIG

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS: 

  1. To study all components used in Air Conditioning system.
  2. To study the Vapor compression Refrigeration cycle.
  3. To study the cooling, humidification,& dehumidification process.
  4. To determine the Refrigeration Effect, Work Input, Actual C.O.P., Carnot C.O.P., Theoretical C.O.P., Relative C.O.P., Ton of Refrigeration, and Plant Efficiency.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP : 

  1. Compressor : Hermetically sealed compressor.
  2. Condenser : Air Cooled condenser made

out of copper pipe & Aluminum fins of matching

capacity with fan cooling.

  1. Evaporator : Air calorimeter type evaporator. The air passed by a fan through duct.

The expanded refrigerant passes through evaporator

coils, fixed in the duct. The passing air comes in contact with the coils & gets cooled.

  1. Expansion device : Thermostatic expansion valve.
  2. Energy Meter : For power measurement of compressor.
  3. Pressure Gauge : 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  4. Hand Shut Off type Service valve.
  5. Electric Heater : Finned type heater for air heating.
  6. Rotameter for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  7. Duct : Air duct of size 250 x 250 make out of

CRC sheet in which evaporator is fitted.

  1. Baby Boiler : Electrically fired small baby boiler for

maintaining humidity of air with electrical heater

  1. Blower : 1 HP capacity centrifugal blower with air

control arrangement.

CONTROL PANEL :

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. HP-LP Cutout: Make Ranco /Danfoss or Equivalent.
  3. Switches: For compressor, condenser fan,

Dehumidifier Heater, blower & boiler heater.

  1. Voltmeter: 0 – 250 V.
  2. Ammeter: 0 – 15 A.

SPACE REQUIRED              :           3.0 m. (L) x 1.0 m.(W).

WEIGHT                                 :           @ 160 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED           :           1. Power Supply: 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz.

2.  Anemometer:  Cup Type.

INDIRECT AIR CONDITIONING CYCLE TEST RIG

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS :

  1. To study all components used in Air Conditioning system.
  2. To study the Vapor compression Refrigeration cycle.
  3. To determine the Refrigeration Effect, Work Input, Actual C.O.P., Carnot C.O.P., Theoretical C.O.P., Relative C.O.P., Ton of Refrigeration, and Plant Efficiency.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP :

  1. Compressor : Hermetically sealed compressor.
  2. Condenser : Water Cooled condenser made out of

copper coiled pipe & pressurised water

shower of matching capacity with fan cooling.

  1. Storage Room : 3 Ft x 3 Ft x 3 Ft with double wall insulated.

Suitable small door.

  1. Evaporator : Air passed evaporator made out of copper

pipe & Aluminum fins of matching capacity

with fan cooling.

  1. Expansion device : Thermostatic expansion valve

(Danfoss make).

  1. Centrifugal blower to circulate the air through the stream in

the ducts of 200X 200mm. size.

  1. Preheater and reheater fitted in the duct.
  2. Energy Meter : For power measurement of compressor.
  3. Pressure Gauge : 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  4. Suitable filter/drier.
  5. Hand Shut Off type Service valve.
  6. Rotameter for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  7. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL :

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. HP-LP Cutout : Make Ranco /Danfoss or Equivalent.
  3. Switches: For compressor, condenser fan,

Dehumidifier Heater, blower & boiler heater.

  1. Voltmete: 0 – 250 V.
  2. Ammeter: 0 – 15 A.

SPACE REQUIRED  :           2.5 m. (L)x 1.4m.(W).

WEIGHT                                 :           @ 170 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED           :           1. Power Supply: 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz.

  1. Anemometer:Cup Type.

REFRIGERATION CYCLE TEST RIG (Primer)

RANGE OF EXPERIMENTS:

  1. To study all components used in refrigeration system.
  2. To study the Vapor compression Refrigeration cycle.
  3. To determine the Refrigeration Effect, Work Input, Actual C.O.P., Carnot C.O.P., Theoretical C.O.P., Relative C.O.P., Ton of Refrigeration, and Plant Efficiency.

EXPERIMENTAL SETUP :

  1. Compressor : Hermetically sealed compressor.
  2. Condenser : Air Cooled condenser made out of

copper pipe & Aluminum fins of matching

capacity with fan cooling.

  1. Evaporator : Copper Coil immersed in water.

The evaporator is insulated from

outside to prevent heat loss.

  1. Expansion device : Capillary Tube & Thermostatic

expansion valve.

  1. Energy Meter : One each for power measurement

of compressor & evaporator heater.

  1. Pressure Gauge : 2 Nos. for H.P., L.P. measurement
  2. Suitable filter/drier.
  3. Hand Shut Off type Service valve.
  4. Dimmerstat to control power supply to heater.
  5. Rotameter for Refrigerant flow measurement.
  6. Immersion type electric heater.
  7. Solenoid valve Castle Italy make.
  8. Set of thermocouples.

CONTROL PANEL : 

  1. 12 Channel Digital Temperature Indicator
  2. HP-LP Cutout : Make Ranco /Danfoss or Equivalent.
  3. Switches : For compressor, condenser fan, solenoid

valve & evaporator heater.

  1. Voltmeter : 0 – 250 V.
  2. Ammeter : 0 – 15 A.
  3. Thermostat : Ranco or equivalent

SPACE REQUIRED              :           1.5 m. (L) x 1.0 m. (W).

WEIGHT                                 :           @ 150 Kg

SERVICE REQUIRED           :           Power Supply : 440 V. A.C., 50 Hz