Advanced Refrigeration

1. Describe the balancing of vapour compression refrigeration system with suitable example.(2,3) 2. Describe desirable properties of an Ideal refrigerant.(2,3) 3. Draw and explain compound compression with multiple expansion valve and flash inter cooling system. 4. Briefly explain cascade refrigerator system with neat sketch.(2) 5. What are the characteristics of good lubricant? Also explain various lubrication methods. (2) 6. Draw a neat diagram of Electrolux refrigerator and explain its working principle. What is the important role of Hydrogen in this system? 7. What is crystallization and capacity control in vapour absorption system briefly explain it. 8. Explain steam jet refrigeration system. What are the advantages and limitations of steam jet refrigeration system.(2,3) 9. Briefly explain see beck effects, Thomson effect and peltier effect in connection with thermoelectric refrigeration system. (2,3) 10. Discuss in brief Industrial application of heat pumps. (2) 11. Describe an expression for COP of an Air Refrigeration system working on reverse brayton cycle, Bell-Coleman cycle. 12. What are the methods of food freezing? Explain with suitable example. (2) 13. Write and Explain Industrial application of refrigeration system. (2) 14. Explain Ammonia-Hydrogen refrigerator system. Explain importance of hydrogen in this system. 15. Compare vapour compression system with vapour absorption system. 16. Discuss suitability of refrigerant for following systems with justification: Fish preservation plant Split air conditioning Hospital air conditioning Central air conditioning 17. List advantages and limitations of air cycle refrigeration and factors to be considered for selecting refrigeration system for air craft. 18. What is role of heat exchanger in vapour absorption cycle? Draw schematic diagram of absorption cycle with heat exchanger and explain how it improves operating efficiency. 19. Prove that maximum value of ratio of bell-coleman cycle of carnot cycle is given by (COP)bellcoleman /(COP)carnot = (Ta-Tr)2/ Tr2 Ta is environmental temperature and Tr is refrigeration temperature where rise in temperature of air passing through cooler is same in both cases and constant. 20. Explain working of heat pump with neat sketch when used for following purpose Concentrating juices preparation Making drinking water from sea water Heating swimming pool 21. Discuss operational problems faced in transport refrigeration system. State modifications in design of refrigeration system to rectify such problems.

22. Why a good refrigeration system is required in meat packing plant. What different refrigeration methods are used for meat packing plant? 23. Describe design methodology of refrigeration system for cold store plant. 24. Compare following freezing techniques Air blast and contact freezing Immersion freezing and cryogenic freezing