Unit III (Multi Pressure and Evaporator VCC)

1) Explain the 2- stage compression with inter cooling and sub cooling by
external cooling source. (4M)
2) What is the basic function of compressor in VCC system? How this
function is achieved in VAR system? (4M)
3) Draw neat diagram of Electrolux refrigerant & explain its working
principle. What is the role of hydrogen in this refrigeration system? (6M)
4) Draw & detail Actual VAR. (6M)
5) Mention the advantages of Cascade refrigerant system over two stage
VCR system. (4M)
6) Why multistage compression system is used when pressure ratios are
large? (4M)
7) Enumerate limitations & Drawbacks of single stage vapour compression
plant. (4M)
8) Why multiple evaporator & compressor system is used in practice? (2M)
9) Why back pressure valve is used in multiple evaporator system working
at different temperature with individual EV? Explain the working of such
system with the help of schematic on P-H diagram.
10) What are the advantages of using the multiple EV instead of individual
EV in single compressor multi evaporator system? (2M)
11) Discuss the limitations of VCR system for production of low
temperatures. Sketch & explain a cascade refrigerant system with P-H &
T-S diagram. (6M)
12) Write few applications of low temperature refrigeration system. (2M)
13) State the desirable properties of
i. Solvent.
ii. Refrigerant solvent combination.
iii. Compare VCR & VAR.
iv. Compare aqua-ammonia with LiBr-H2O VAR system.
14) State the functions of various components used in simple ammonia –
water absorption system. (3M)
15) How does VAR system differ from mechanical refrigeration system?
16) Write a short note on :-
i. Practical VAR system.
ii. Fluid refrigeration system.
iii. Lithium bromide VAR system.
iv. Double effect Li-Br system.
17) Show that COP of an ideal VAR system is product of Carnot efficiency &
COP
18) ST for Cascade refrigeration system
(COP )LTCS  (COP )HTCS
(COP ) Overall =
1 + (COP )LTCS + (COP )HLTCS

19) In a VAR system, the refrigeration temperature is -150C. The generator is

operated by solar heat where the temperature reached is 1100C. The
temperature of the heat sink is 550C. What is the maximum possible
COP of the system? (4M)
20) What is the necessity of multi-pressure systems? Name the commonly
used Multipressure systems.
21) Why (BPV) Back Pressure Valves are used in multiple evaporator system
working at different temperatures with individual expansion valves.
Explain the working of such a system with the help of schematic and p-h
diagram. (7M)
22) Explain the use of following components in vapour compression system:
1. Accumulator 2. Receiver 3. Filter/dryer & 4. Liquid suction heat
exchanger. (4M)

23) A compound refrigeration system is used for multiload purposes as

shown in figure. R12 is used as a refrigerant. Find power required in kW
to run the system and COP of the combined system. (10M)
24) A multiple evaporator R12 refrigeration system works between the
temperature limits of -150C and 300C using a single compressor. It has
three evaporators, all working at same temperature of -150C having the
refrigeration loads of 20 TR, 10 TR and 30 TR. The vapour leaving the
evaporators is dry and three is no sub cooling of refrigerant in the
condenser. Determine: RE per kg of refrigerant; mass of refrigerant
circulated in kg/min in each evaporator; compressor power; COP of
system and bore and stroke of single acting compressor if L/D=1.2 and
N=300rpm and volumetric efficiency as 85%. (6M)
25) A multi- evaporator refrigeration system using F12 as refrigerant and
using single compressor is shown in figure. The condenser pressure is
9.77 bar and the liquid refrigerant is sub cooled to 100C after leaving the
condenser. The vapours leaving the evaporators are dry and saturated.
Assuming isentropic compression, find the compressor power and COP of
the system. (10M) (Assignment I; QN 04)
26) A multiload system is shown in figure and R12 is used as a refrigerant in
the system. Find the followings: 1. Power required to run the system and
2. COP of system. (8M)

27) In an absorption type refrigerator, the heat is supplied to NH3 generator

by condensing steam at 2 bar and 90% dry. The temperature to be
maintained in the refrigerator is -50C.The temperature of atmosphere is
300C. Find the maximum COP possible of the refrigerator. If the
refrigeration load is 20 tons and actual COP is 70% of maximum COP,
find the mass of the steam required per hour. (6M)