Department of Biotechnology Engineering

BTEN 2128 Biotechnology Lab II (Thermal Science)

Semester 2, 2017/2018

PRE-LAB ASSIGNMENT

Name (& Group no): MOHAMAD ADAM BIN MD SAAD

Matric no: 1510421
Date: 13/02/2018
Experiment: HEAT PUMP

1. Prepare flow diagram for the experimental procedure (10 marks).

Part A- Water water heat pump

4L of water is poured into the two water reservoirs.

The experiment is set up like in the Figure 5.2 ( lab manual )

The initial pressure and temperature is recoded before switching on the heat pump.

Start the stopwatch and heat pump at the same time.

The power and temperatures reading is recorded on both vaporizer and condenser side every
minutes for approximately 20 minutes.

Part B- Air water heat pump

Water reservoir on the vaporizer side is removed and the heat exchanger is dried.

Temperature at 20C for 4L water is set up on the condenser side.

The initial pressures and temperatures is recorded before switching on the heat pump.

Power reading and temperature at the vaporizer outlet and condenser water temperature is
recorded every minute for approximately 20 minutes.
Steps ii and v is repeated but with a hot blower and cold blower for approximately 30cm
away.
2. What is the real-life/industrial/engineering application behind the theories of the
experiment (10 marks)
o Must be more than 50 words.
o Include any relevant reference that is cited for your answer.
o May include any relevant diagram.
o Put short answer (one sentence) in https://padlet.com/drfba/bten2182