IJSTE - International Journal of Science Technology & Engineering | Volume 1 | Issue 12 | June 2015

ISSN (online): 2349-784X

Evaluation of Vapour Compression Refrigeration

System using R1270
Ujwal M. Gedam
M. Tech. Scholar
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Amravati 444 604 [M.S.] India

R. B. Yarasu
Associate Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Government College of Engineering
Amravati 444 604 [M.S.] India

Abstract
To identify long term replacement for the existing refrigerant, system performance should not be compromised, refrigerant and
lubrication interaction should be as required, it should be environment friendly, energy efficient etc. So there is need to find out a
refrigerant which is environment friendly, such as hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerants used in refrigeration and air conditioning
systems and which can be used long term substitute for existing refrigerants. The most important caveat for developing new
refrigerants is its low ozone depleting potential (ODP) and global warming potential (GWP). Though HC refrigerants are highly
flammable, they have several preferable features such as zero ozone depletion potential(ODP), very low global warming(GWP),
non-toxicity and higher performance than other refrigerant types but also high miscibility with mineral oil and good accordance
with the existing refrigerating systems. They are used in many applications with safety of the leakage from the system also with
these refrigerants it was found that, there was no need to change in the design of the refrigeration system. So we can look
forward to HC refrigerants as best substitute refrigerant.
Keywords: GWP, ODP, HC, R1270, Vapour Compression Refrigeration System
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I. INTRODUCTION
Vapour compression refrigeration system is a system which is used to transfer heat from low temperature reservoir to high
temperature reservoir with the help of working fluid, called refrigerant. There are different types of refrigerant, which were used
as the working medium in vapour compression refrigeration system in the last few decades, but they cause of ozone layer
depletion and green house effect. So we are looking for a refrigerant which is environfriendly and hydrocarbon (HC) refrigerant
meets our requirement.

II. NEED OF INVESTIGATION

Some refrigerants are expected to be replaced so they are expelled due to their environmental impact. Replacing them is a
difficult task the only solution currently available are natural refrigerants, such as ammonia, hydrocarbons and CO 2. These
refrigerants have disadvantages mainly toxicity (NH3), high pressures (CO2) and flammability (HC). Some refrigerants are
banned due to their high global warming potential (GWP) and ozone depletion potential (ODP). So, to find the performance of
new refrigerant we conduct the experiment on vapour compression refrigeration system with R1270. Till now different types of
hydrocarbon refrigerant have been used such as R290, R600a, R600. Also mixtures of hydrocarbon refrigerants were used in
different proportions. But R1270 refrigerant in pure form there was nobody performed experiments. Here it needed to modify the
system to do experiments with these refrigerants.

III. MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS

A. Input Date for Mathematical Analysis:
Working fluid R1270 and System Pressure 70psi
a
23
23
23
30
30
30

b
0.036
0.040
0.050
0.036
0.040
0.050

c
529
529
529
900
900
900

Table -1
d
e
0.001296 0.828
0.001600 0.920
0.002500 1.150
0.001296 1.080
0.001600 1.200
0.002500 1.500

f
0.555
0.718
0.555
0.814
0.895
0.618

Predicted
0.551
0.777
0.532
0.761
0.958
0.639

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40
40

0.036
0.040
0.050

1600
1600
1600

0.001296
0.001600
0.002500

1.440
1.600
2.000

0.965
1.303
0.766

1.06
1.214
0.789

B. Multiple Regression Analysis by using MINITAB 2014:

1) Step 1: Identify The Function Of Dependent And Independent Variable:
Decide the Dependent and independent variables. Here Inlet water temperature(a),capillary diameter (b) are independent
variables and COP(Y) is dependent variable. It can be expressed as,
Y = f(a,b)
2) Step 2: To Find Functional Relationship:
Decide the combination of dependent and independent variables of which the relations to be find. Here the combined effect of
filling ration and heat load as well as combined effect of inclination angle and heat load on the heat transfer efficiency is to be
found.
3) Step 3: Hypothesize A Model:
Here a complete second order model is considered. It is as follow
(Further discussion is for Y1 only),
Y1 = A0 + A1F + A2Q + A3F2 + A4 Q2 + A5 FQ
Where,
A0 is constant,
A1 and A2 are the linear terms coefficient,
A1 and A2 are the coefficients of second order terms,
A5 is a coefficient of interaction term.
4) Step 4: Make a table in MINITAB spreadsheet , specifying column a for inlet water temperature for specific refrigerant and
at specific pressure, column b for capillary diameter, column c for a 2, column d for b2, column e for a * b and column f
for COP.
5) Step 5: Then click on the Stat which is on toolbar above.
6) Step 6: Then on the Regression a window will open.
7) Step 7: In this window double click on f, so that it will take it as response and then double click on each of the separate
variables like a, b, c, d and e it will take it as predictors. Then click OK, result will be shown in the above window.
8) Step 8: Checking the validity of model:lot scatter diagram of Y1, predicted Y1. Analyze the results. Determine percentage
deviation of predicted values from actual experimental values.
C. Output Data of Mathematical Analysis:
The regression equation is:
f = - 11.4 + 0.0688 a + 521 b - 0.000011 c - 5790 d - 1.06 e
Predictor
Constant
a
b
c
d
e

Table - 2
Standard Error Coefficient, T Stat, P-value.
Coefficient Standard Error Coefficient T Stat
-11.428
3.519
-3.25
0.06883
0.07014
0.98
521.4
153.7
3.39
-0.0000115
0.0009746
0.991
-5790
1748
-3.31
-1.0586
0.7789
-1.36

P-value
0.048
0.399
0.045
0.267

Table - 3
DF, Seq SS
Source DF
Seq SS
a
1
0.244808
b
1
0.059926
c
1
0.000001
d
1
0.101105
e
1
0.017016

Source
Regression
Residual Error

Table - 4
DF, SS, MS, F, P.
DF
SS
MS
5
0.422857 0.084571
3
0.027639 0.009213

F
9.18

P
0.049

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Total

0.450496

IV. PROCEDURE FOR CALCULATION

The formulae that are used for calculating Heat abstracted, Work input, COP and Power/TR are as follows,
A. Heat Abstracted In Evaporator:
Qa = mev * Cpw * Tew
mev = 7 kg = Mass of evaporator water in kg.
Cpw = 4.187kJ/kg-K = Specific heat of water in kJ/kg-K
Tew = T6final - T6initial = Evaporator water temperature difference in K
Tew = (23+273) (8+273)
Tew = 15 K
Qa = mev * Cpw * Tew
Qa = 7 * 4.187 * 15
Qa = 439.635
B. Work Input in Compressor:
Win = Energy meter reading
Win = 0.09 kW-hr
Win = 0.09 * 3600
Win = 324 kJ
C. COP = Qa/Win:
COP = 439.635/324
COP = 1.3568
D. Power/TR = 3.5 * Win/Qa:
Power/TR = 3.5 *324/439.635
Power/TR = 2.5794 kW/TR
Where,
mev = Mass of evaporator water in kg.
Tew = Evaporator water temperature difference in K
Cpw = Specific heat of water in kJ/kg-K
Qa = Heat abstracted in evaporator in kJ
Win = Work input in compressor in kJ

V. RESULT

Fig. 1: Comparison of COP at Different Capillary Diameter and Inlet Water Temperature for R1250 at 70 Psi

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The following table shows the experimental and predicted value of COP for different capillary diameters. The percentage error
between experimental and predicted value is also given. There is slight difference between predicted and experimental value
which is shown on the following graph. From graph it is seen that there is an acceptable correlation between experimental and
predicted result. There are some points which are not within the acceptable range. As the experimental values are closure to the
mean value the equations predicted by regression analysis are closer to the mean value the equations predicted by regression
analysis are closure to the experimental value. The difference in both the values may be due to the experimental or instrumental
error. Graph shows comparison of experimental and predicted values of COP for R1270 at 70 psi.

VI. CONCLUSION
On the performance of vapour compression refrigeration system by using different refrigerants was studied, based on the
experimental study, the effect of different working parameters such as inlet water temperature, dimensions of capillary tube,
system pressure etc. was studied. The following results of performances can be concluded:
1) Mostly the performance of R1270 was less than R134a.
2) No significant changes were observed in COP at different inlet water temperature.
3) Generally performance of R134a is more than R1270.
4) The performance of R1150 was less than R404a.
5) COP of R404a is greater than R1150 for every condenser temperature.
6) COP of R404a is greater than R1150 for every evaporater temperature.
7) COP of R404a is greater than R1150 for every system pressure.
8) Condenser pressure of R404a is greater than R1150 for every condenser temperature.
The following results were observed when we observed the discharge temperature of vapour compression refrigeration system:
The discharge temperature R1270 is more than other two fluids at capillary diameter 0.036 inch and 0.040 inch.
The discharge temperature of R1270 is less than R134a at capillary diameter 0.050 inch.
When system pressure increases then discharge pressure of R1270 increases.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Dr. R. B. Yarasu, Asso. Professor, GCOEA, for his constant support, valuable
guidance and encouragement throughout the course work for completing this work.

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