Working of evaporative type condenser

1 Answer

Answer :

Working of evaporative type condenser: Evaporative condensers combine the features of a cooling tower and water-cooled condenser in a single unit. In evaporative condensers, both air and water are used to extract heat from the condensing refrigerant. In these condensers, the water is sprayed from top part on a bank of tubes carrying the refrigerant and air is induced upwards. There is a thin water film around the condenser tubes from which evaporative cooling takes place. The heat transfer coefficient for evaporative cooling is very large. Hence, the refrigeration system can be operated at low condensing temperatures (about 11 to13 K above the wet bulb temperature of air). The water spray countercurrent to the airflow acts as cooling tower. The role of air is primarily to increase the rate of evaporation of water. 

image

Related questions

Description : A domestic refrigerator has a/an __________ cooled condenser. (A) Water (B) Air (C) Evaporative (D) Gas

Last Answer : (B) Air

Description : Working of domestic refrigerator

Last Answer : Domestic Refrigerator : The internal parts of the refrigerator are ones that carry out actual working of the refrigerator. Some of the internal parts are located at the back of the refrigerator, and ... button or there is automatic system comprising of the electric heater and the timer.

Description : Working of centrifugal compressor 

Last Answer : Working of centrifugal compressor : When the air passes through the rotating impeller it experiences force or work which is performed by centrifugal forces. The work input takes place as an increase in ... about 65% and 35% of the total pressure developed or produced in the compressor.

Description : winter air conditioning

Last Answer : In winter air conditioning, the air is heated which is generally followed by humidification. The schematic arrangement of the system is shown in Fig. The outside air flows through a damper ... loss of conditioned (or used) air through exhaust fans or ventilation from the conditioned space. 

Description : Industrial application of refrigeration

Last Answer : Air-conditioning for comfort of workers For textile industries for production of quality textile products. For manufacturing process in photographic industry. In printing industries ... devices test gauges and precision gears etc. where close tolerance of dimensions is required.

Description : Classify chiller and it application

Last Answer : There are three different types of chillers: (1) air (2) water (3) evaporative condensed chiller Industrial chillers: (1) reciprocating, (2) centrifugal, (3) screw ... quality waste heat or cheap heat. They are often found in hospitals and buildings with heated swimming pools.

Description : Properties of Insulating Material

Last Answer : i. Thermal conductivity: Thermal conductivity of insulating material should be as possible to reduce the thickness of material. ii. Nonflammable: Insulating material should be fire proof and nonflammable ... and should available easily. v. Strength vi. Chemical Stability. vii. Moisture Resistance.

Description : Following factors are affecting on human comfort. 

Last Answer : 1. Temperature of air: In air conditioning, the control of temperature means the maintenance of any desired temperature within an enclosed space even though the temperature of the outside air is ... necessary that there should be equi-distribution of air throughout the space to be air conditioned. 

Description : Dry compression

Last Answer : Dry compression- Dry compression means completely dry vapour form of refrigerant enters the compressor before compression. In this removal of heat during evaporation process should be continued till the vapour gets ... lower for the entire system. so it's always preferred to go for dry compression. 

Description : Desirable properties of refrigerant.

Last Answer : a) Boiling point at atmospheric pressure should be low. b) Freezing point at atmospheric pressure should be low. c) Latent heat of vaporization of refrigerant must be high. d) Critical temperature ... k) It should have high thermal conductivity. l) It should have chemical stability.

Description : Vortex tube refrigeration

Last Answer : Vortex tube refrigeration Working: - Vortex tube is simple device of producing cold. A compressed air is passed tangentially through nozzle. Here air velocity increases due to expansion and ... the diaphragm hole into the cold side, while hot stream is passed through the opening valve.

Description : Hermetic sealed compressor

Last Answer : Hermetic sealed compressor: A hermetic sealed compressor is one in which both compressor and motor are confined in a single outer welded steel shell. The motor and compressor are directly coupled ... sealed compressors have very long life. 7) The leakage of refrigerant is completely avoided.

Description : Effect Of Superheating of suction Vapour-(before compression)

Last Answer : Effect Of Superheating of suction Vapour-(before compression) A vapour compression cycle with superheated vapour before compression is shown on T-s and p-h diagrams respectively. In this cycle, the ... . Thus, to avoid this, a 5 to 20 K superheat of the refrigerant is always desirable. 

Description : Global Warming

Last Answer : Global Warming: It is also affects on climate. It refers to the long term fluctuations in Temperature, precipitation, wind and earth elements of the earth climate system. The effects of global warming ... Changes (IPCC) projects increase in average global temperatures ranging from 1.4 0C to 5.8 0C

Description : Green House Effect

Last Answer : Green House Effect:- It is earth ability to retain heat. When the sun rays reach the planet, approximately two thirds of the thermal energy enters earth's atmosphere and is absorbed by the planet's ... would be nearly 35°C (63°F) colder, and the planet would be much less suitable for human life.

Description : Explain construction and working of shell and tube type heat exchanger. A ice plant producing 2000 Kg ice per day required the condenser. Suggest the type of condenser with justification. 

Last Answer : Shell and tube heat exchanger consist of a bundle of round tubes placed inside the cylindrical shell.Tube axis parallel to that of shell. One fluid inside the tubes while the other over ... of heat rejection by the evaporation of water into an air stream traveling across the condensing coil.

Description : In ________ cooling tower there is no direct contact between the water and Air. • Dry type • Evaporative type • Once through • All of the above

Last Answer : All of the above

Description : Presence of moisture in a refrigerant affects the working of (a) compressor (b) condenser (c) evaparator (d) expansion valve.

Last Answer : Ans: a

Description : Describe with neat sketch the construction and working of surface condenser

Last Answer : Construction- It consists of horizontal cast iron cylindrical vessel pack with tubes, through which the cooling water flows. The ends of the condenser are cut off by vertical perforated type plates into ... ; the secondary function of condenser is to supply pure and hot feed water to boiler.  

Description : Describe the construction and working of two pass flow surface condenser also write it’s function and location in steam power plant.

Last Answer : Construction: It consists of horizontal cast iron cylindrical vessel pack with tubes, through which the cooling water flows. The ends of the condenser are cut off by vertical perforated type plates ... hot feed water to boiler. Location in steam power plant- between turbine and feed pump 

Description : Explain working of superheater and condenser. 

Last Answer : Working of Super heater:  Super heater consist of group of tubes. Tubes are heated by absorbing temperature of flue gases passed over it . Superheated steam' is meant that steam which ... condensate is reused in boiler. This type of condenser is used for high capacity thermal power plant. 

Description : The cooling tower uses the phenomenon of evaporative cooling to cool warm water above the dbt of air. A. true B. false

Last Answer : ANSWER : B

Description : In adiabatic evaporative cooling, heat transfer between chamber and surroundings is ____ A. zero B. high C. low D. none of the mentioned

Last Answer : ANSWER : A

Description : The cooling by a desert Cooler is based on: (1) Hot air replacement (2) Air dehydration (3) Evaporative Cooling (4) Air Rehydration

Last Answer : (3) Evaporative Cooling Explanation: Nature's most efficient means of cooling is through the evaporation of water. Desert coolers make use of evaporative cooling that works on the principle of heat ... , energy is lost from the air, reducing the temperature. Thus, cooling effect is produced.

Description : Which of the following remains constant during evaporative cooling process with recirculated water supply? (A) Relative humidity (B) Partial pressure of vapour (C) Wet bulb temperature (D) None of these

Last Answer : (C) Wet bulb temperature

Description : During dehumidification of unsaturated air wet bulb temperature & partial pressure of vapor are not constant. However, during evaporative cooling process with recirculated water supply, the __________ remains ... pressure of water vapor (C) Relative humidity (D) None of these

Last Answer : (A) Wet bulb temperature

Description : Which of the following decreases during evaporative cooling process with recirculated water supply? (A) Wet bulb temperature (B) Relative humidity (C) Partial pressure of vapour (D) None of these

Last Answer : (D) None of these

Description : Which of the following increases during evaporative cooling process with recirculated water supply? (A) Wet bulb temperature (B) Relative humidity (C) Partial pressure of vapour (D) Both (B) and (C)

Last Answer : (D) Both (B) and (C)

Description : Which of the following processes is followed by unsaturated air (with dry bulb temperature 12°C and relative humidity 47%) passing through water spray washer (temperature of water being constant at 40°C ... (B) Heating only (C) Both heating and humidification (D) Evaporative cooling

Last Answer : (C) Both heating and humidification

Description : The most common summer cooling system in greenhouses is: a. Package evaporative coolers b. Fan-tube cooling system c. Fog evaporative cooling d. Fan-and-pad evaporative cooling

Last Answer : Fan-and-pad evaporative cooling

Description : The amount of water evaporated in kg per kg of fuel burnt in a boiler is called the __________ of a boiler. (A) Evaporative capacity (B) Evaporation efficiency (C) Thermal efficiency (D) Steam load

Last Answer : (A) Evaporative capacity

Description : High relative humidity decreases the evaporative process and as the temperature is increased, the relative humidity decreases. The comfort range for human body is the ambient temperature of 22 to 27°C with relative humidity ranging from __________ ... to 10 (B) 15 to 25 (C) 45 to 50 (D) 75 to 80

Last Answer : (C) 45 to 50

Description : Minimum temperature upto which water can be theoretically cooled down in the cooling tower by evaporative cooling is equal to the __________ temperature of air. (A) Wet bulb (B) Dry bulb (C) Saturation (D) Dew point

Last Answer : Option A

Description : Evaporative cooling process employs a combination of cooling and humidification in which the (A) Sensible heat is added (B) Sensible heat is removed and the latent heat is added (C) Latent heat is removed (D) Sensible heat is added and latent heat is removed

Last Answer : Option B

Description : _______ cooling towers use a process similar to the one found in small evaporative cooling units. a. Hyperboloid b. Tower c. Condensate loop d. None

Last Answer : a. Hyperboloid

Description : Wet cooling towers operate on the principle of ............... A Condensation. B Evaporative Cooling C Both of the above D None of the above

Last Answer : B Evaporative Cooling

Description : Wet cooling towers (or open circuit cooling towers) operate on the principle of ............... A] Condensation. B] Evaporative cooling C] Both of the above D] None of the above

Last Answer : B] Evaporative cooling

Description : Which of the following HPLC detectors is used as a bulk property or general purpose detector? A. Electrochemical detector B. Fluorescence detector C. UV-Visible detector D. Evaporative Light scattering detector

Last Answer : D. Evaporative Light scattering detector

Description : Explain Evaporative emission control system.

Last Answer : EVAP system Operation: When the engine is running, stored fuel vapours in fuel tank are purged from the canister whenever the throttle has opened past the purge port and coolant temperature is above 54 °C. ... The EVAP system is designed to limit maximum vacuum and pressure in the fuel tank.   

Description : List three sources of pollutant from gasoline engine. Explain evaporative losses in detail.

Last Answer : Answer: Three sources of pollutant from gasoline engine:- 1) Carburettor losses 2) Crankcase blow-by 3) Engine exhaust emission Evaporative losses:-  1. Carburettor losses: occur due ... due to incomplete combustion, the exhaust gas also contains carbon monoxide, unburnt hydrocarbons (UBHC).

Description : List eight ways of reducing pollution. Explain PCV and evaporative emission system with suitable sketch.

Last Answer : Eight ways of reducing pollution:-  1) Optimize Ignition Advance 2) Use unleaded gasoline & Low sulphur diesel 3) Use leaner air fuel ratio 4) Use exhaust gas treatment devices ex Catalytic ... check valve. The EVAP system is designed to limit maximum vacuum and pressure in the fuel tank.

Description : Which of the following terms is used to describe animals that maintain a constant body temperature by producing heat by metabolic oxidations (muscle contractions) and losing excess heat by evaporative cooling? a) poikilotherms b) heterotherms c) homeotherms d) none of these

Last Answer : ANSWER: C -- HOMEOTHERMS

Description : The cooling by a desert Cooler is based on: (1) Hot air replacement (2) Air dehydration (3) Evaporative Cooling (4) Air Rehydration

Last Answer : Evaporative Cooling

Description : The C.O.P. of a refrigeration cycle with lowering of condenser temperature, keeping the evaporator temperatureconstant, will (a) increase (b) decrease (c) may increase or decrease depending on the type of refrigerant used (d) remain unaffected

Last Answer : Ans: a

Description : The C.O.P of a refrigeration cycle with increase in evaporator temperature, keeping condenser temperature constant, will (a) increase (b) decrease (c) remain unaffected (d) may increase or decrease depending on the type of refrigerant used

Last Answer : Ans: a

Description : Lowering of condenser temperature (keeping the evaporator temperature constant) in case of vapour compression refrigeration system results in (A) Increased COP (B) Same COP (C) Decreased COP (D) Increased or decreased COP; depending upon the type of refrigerant

Last Answer : (A) Increased COP

Description : Suggest the type of heat exchangers for following applications - (i) Dairy plant (Milk Chilling Plant) (ii) Condenser of refrigeration system. (House hold system) Justify your answers.

Last Answer : Types of Heat Exchanger Used for 1) Dairy Plant (Milk Chilling Plant)- Plate Type Heat Exchanger Because , It is made up of aluminum alloy which provides higher rate of heat ... In tubes generally turbulent flow is develop which reduces scale deposition. Less installation and maintenance cost.

Description : For steam power plant having capacity 600 MW capacity a cooling tower is required to set up with condenser. Suggest the type of condenser and cooling tower with justification. 

Last Answer : For Steam power plant having Capacity 600 MW the requirement of condenser and cooling tower is as follow. 1) Condenser:- Given Capacity is medium to low capacity for this we can use Jet Condenser ... and efficiency of tower is high  -Temperature of water coming out from tower can be controlled.

Description : operating principle of condenser type microphone with neat diagram.

Last Answer : Principle: When sound pressure moves the diapharam in, the capacitance increases, and when it moves out, the capacitance decreases. The change in capacitance results in change in out put voltage of microphone. ... in volts.  Q= charge in coulombs  C= capacitance in farad Diagram: 

Description : How best to hide air conditioner condenser outside?

Last Answer : answer:Don’t they need at least two feet of free space around them to ensure proper circulation? Perhaps you should consider having it moved to the side of the house or put on the roof. A screening would be good as long as the enclosure does not “suffocate” the unit.