RACMIB3- Refrigeration and air conditioning Test 3 21-10-2021

EXAMINER: C. Anghel MODERATOR: S. Ramuhaheli

Time allocated: 60 minutes (50 +10 for scanning and uploading)

Instructions:
-Answers without units will not be considered
-Refrigerant property tables are provided below
-Only online submissions to Test 3 Question 1 link will be considered

Question 1 (30 Marks)

1.1. A vapour compression refrigeration system is working with R22 refrigerant between
pressure limits of 3.543 bar and 10.439 bar. The refrigerant at the entry to the compressor is
dry saturated and the system has 6TR refrigeration capacity. State the assumptions and
determine the refrigerant degree of superheat at the compressor exit, the mass flow rate of
refrigerant (in kg/min) and the power required to run the system (in kW).
(15 Marks)

1.2. The vapour compression refrigeration system presented above is to use R-134a instead,
while working between same saturation temperature limits as R22, and having same
refrigeration capacity of 6TR. Evaluate if the use of R-134a is more economical. Comment
on the results.

(12 Marks)
1.3. Considering other aspects (i.e. environmental) which of the two refrigerants would you
recommend. Explain your reason. (3 Marks)

Refrigerant R22
Refrigerant R134-a