wel [| B.Tech. DEGREE EXAMINATION, MAY 2013 Fifth Semester |ME0311 - REFRIGERATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (or the cand ade fom th academe ear 207-208 onward) (ef xeon ar obispo. ‘Time: Three hours Max. Marks: 100, Answer ALL Questions PART—A (10x2=20 Marks) Define: Chit of Reftigeration. ‘What are the advantages of cascade type reftigeation? Write the disadvantages of thermostatic expansion valve. What are Herutic compressors? ‘What is dew point depression? ‘What is Solsi-temmperatre? Explain the need for food preservation. What is pasteurization? What are the advantages and application of dry ice? ‘Mention any two disadvantages of freeze drying. PART—B (Sx 16= 80 Marks) 1.ai Explain the working of VARS with neat diagram, (12 Maks) fi, Enumerate its advantages over VCRS. (@ Marks) (or) bai. A vapour compression refrigeration system uses R-40 as reigerant and operates between (-10°C) and 45°C. After ‘compression the refigerant acquires 60°C. Determine the COP of system when Cyy~ 1.09 ki/kgK. (8 Marks) fi, Explain the effect of suction pressure on COP of VCRS system. (Marks) iii, Explain the effect of superheating on COP of VCRS system, (Masks) 12. a, Explain the various types of evaporators that are used in refrigeration system based on construction with neat relevant diagram. (or) ', Explain any’ three types of compressors with neat diagram, 13. a. A mixture of dry air and water vapour is at temperature of| 21°C and dew point temperature at 15°C. The tolal pressure is 736 mm H. Find (1). Relative humidity Q) Specific humidity @) Enthalpy of air per keg of dry air using numerical method (or) b, Describe the working of air washer with possible processes and diagram, 14.a, Explain any four methods of food preservation (oR) b, Describe the factors to be considered while storing foods in ‘old storages. 15.a, Explain the working of marine sir conditioning, (oR) », Explain the working of ice-manufactuing company plant.