College of Engineering

Department of Mechanical Engineering

MCE-345L: Thermofluids
Isentropic Efficiency of a Compressor

Section #1
Group #1
Name

Student I.D. #

Arsalan Ajaz
Ibrahim Alam
Mohammad Umar
Sadikujjaman Bachu
Usama Shaikh

42247
39492
44734
45254
44970

Signature

Experiment Date: 30/11/2014

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Abstract

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Table of Contents
Abstract ........................................................................................................................................... 2
List of Figures/Tables ..................................................................................................................... 4
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Measures .............................................................................................................................. 6
Results and Calculations ................................................................................................................. 7
Discussions of Results .................................................................................................................... 7
Conclusions and Recommendations ............................................................................................... 9
References ....................................................................................................................................... 9
Appendix ....................................................................................................................................... 11

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List of Figures/Tables
Figure 1: Processor Cooling...........................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Figure 2 : Intercooler Fins..............................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

Table 1: Tabulated Results for Flat Plate .......................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table 2: Tabulated Results for Finned Plate ..................................Error! Bookmark not defined.

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Introduction

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Safety Measures

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Results and Calculations

Table 1: Results for 100% fan speed
Compressor A

Compressor B

Tin compressor-T1 (K)

299.3

290.1

Tout compressor-T2 (K)

333.6

347.9

1.2

1.2

397.65

362.73

Pin compressor-P1 (kPa)

140

280

Pout compressor-P2 (kPa)

770

1070

Refrigerant mass flow rate (kg/s)

0.018

1.87

Isentropic efficiency

2.87

1.26

k for refrigerant
T2s (K)

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Discussions of Results

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Conclusions and Recommendations

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References

[1] Zafar, S. (n.d.). Isentropic efficiency of a Compressor. Retrieved December 2, 2014,

from https://ilearn.aus.edu/bbcswebdav/pid-638030-dt-content-rid-3548225_2/xid3548225_2

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Appendix
Sample Calculation Case A:
K = 1.2
P1 = 140 kPa

P2 = 770 kPa

T1 = 26.3 C = 26.3+273=299.3 K

T2 = 60.6 C = 60.6+273=333.6 K

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