Experiment No.

COP

URQUICO,Benydict C Date Performed: June 21, 2023

ME152L-2/E01 Date Submitted: July 5, 2023

2020103362

Engr. Teodulo A. Valle

INSTRUCTOR
 Table of Contents
OBJECTIVES 1

THEORIES AND PRINCIPLES 1

LIST OF APPARATUS 5

PROCEDURES 6

SET – UP OF APPARATUS 7

PRELIMINARY DATA SHEET 8

COMPUTATION 8

TEST DATA ANALYSIS 11

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 12

CONCLUSION 13

RECOMMENDATION 13

REFERENCES 14

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OBJECTIVES
1. To be able to acquaint ourselves with the basic components of an air condition system
2. To determine the coefficient of performance of the M.E laboratory air conditioning unit.

THEORY AND PRINCIPLE

Air condition is the technique of regulating the condition of air in order to provide a comfortable environment for
man and for making industrial products.According to American Society of heating, Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) it is the process of treating air so as to control its temperature, humidity,
cleanliness and distribution to meet the requirements of a conditioner space. An air conditioning system must be
able to remove heat and moisture from the condition space. The device, which serves this purpose, are cooling and
dehumidifying coils. Most air conditioning coils consist of tubes with fins attached to the outside of the tubes.
refrigerant floss inside the tubes while the air flows over the outside of the tubes. Heat transfer between the coils
and the air causes the air temperature to drop

Process in the Psychrometric Chart

0-1 Cooling
0-2 Heating
0-3 Humidifying (Isothermal Dryer)
0-4 Dehumidifying
0-5 Cooling and Dehumidifying (Air Conditioner)
0-6 Heating and Humidifying (Cooling tower)
0-7 Cooling and Humidifying (Adiabatic Dryer)
0-8 Heating and Dehumidifying (Chemical Dehumidifying)

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LIST OF APPARATUS

1. Thermal System T7082

2. Environmental Application System

T7083

3. Hygrometer

4. Stop Watch

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PROCEDURE
Condition #1 (Damper Open)
1. Set-up the T7080 and T7083 assembly
2. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position
3. Make sure the mode switch is in the STAND-BY position
4. Make sure the dual pressure controller is properly set”
a. Set the cut-out scale setting to 5 psi
b. Set the cut-in scale to 45 psi
c. Set the high pressure cut-out setting to 200 psi
5. Verify the refrigerant valve are set to the following position
a. V1-open
b. V6-Open
6. Plug the electric cord into a standard wall outlet
7. Turn the power switch to ON position (You should see the LCD on the electronic temperature controller
display the room temperature)
8. Perform the following sub-steps to ensure the controller is set properly:
a. Press the button marked SET on the controller
b. Press the SET button once again to enter into the set temperature mode. Use the arrow keys to select
55F for the set point
c. Press the SET button again to enter temperature differential mode. Use the arrow to set this 10F.
This tells the controller at what temperature above the set point to engage the compressor (65F)
d. press the SET button once again to enter into the heating or cooling mode selection. Use the arrows
to select “C1” on the LCD (cooling mode)
e. Finally, press the SEt button again and check the LCd to make sure the ambient temperature is
displayed.
9. Set the flow meter and make sure the know is open fully counterclockwise
10. Remove any components stored inside the EAS (Environment Application System)
11. Verify the window is closed, all dampers are fully open, and both sheets of attic insulation are in place
12. turn the mode switch to COOLING position. the blowers should come on and the compressor should
engage as well.
13. Allow the system to run for 20 minutes to cool and attain steady state.
14. Record the pressure and temperature indicated on the system gauges in the table
ℎ1 − ℎ4
15. Calculate the actual Coefficient of Performance, β= ℎ2 −ℎ1

Where ; Point 1 is the compressor inlet

Point 2 is the condenser inlet
Point 3 is the expansion inlet
Point 4 is the evaporator inlet
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 16. Record the inside room temperature
17. Record the classroom temperature (surroundings)
𝑇𝑐
18. Calculate the theoretical Coefficient of performance β𝑚𝑎𝑥 = 𝑇𝐻−𝑇𝑐

Condition #2 (Condenser damper adjusted)

1. Reduce the airflow from the blower to the condenser by adjusting the damper (on T7082)
2. Allow the system to run for 15 minutes to adapt to the new condition.
3. Repeat steps no.14 -18 condition #1
Condition #3 (Evaporator Damper Adjusted)
1. Fully open the damper from the condenser
2. Allow the system to run for 10 minutes
3. Reduce the airflow from the blower to the evaporator by adjusting the damper
4. allow the system to run for 15 minutes to adapt to the new condition
5. Repeat steps no. 14 - 18 on condition #1
6. Turn the mode switch into STAND-BY position
7. Turn the power switch to the OFF position

SET-UP APPARATUS

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DATA SHEET

Condition 3: Evaporator Damper Adjusted

Gauge Number Pressure Enthalpy (Kj/Kg) Temperature Enthalpy(Kj/Kg)

(MPAa) Theoretical (C) Actual

1 0.300 247.59 3.33 250.66

2 1.200 276.28 60 291.36

3 1.200 115.76 31 92.94

4 0.300 115.76 -1.11 92.94

Average Inner Room Temp: 10.33C Classroom Temp: 22.22C

COMPUTATION

Interpolate 0.300 for h1 and s1

Pressure Hg Sg

2.8 246.52 0.9197

3 h1 s1

3.2 248.66 0.9177

h1 = 247.59

s1 = 0.9187

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Gauge 2; P=1.2mpa and s1=s2=0.9182

0.9066 275.52

0.9187 h2

0.9425 287.44
h2 = 276.28

Gauge 3 and 4; at 1.2 mpa; since we get the exact value on the table

h3=h4=115.76

Interpolate at 3.2 mpa

248.666−3.33 248.66−𝑥
246.10
= 248.66−255.65

x=249.45

solve for h1’

2.8 250.67

3 h1’

3.2 249.45
h1’=250.66

h2 at 1.2 and 60C; since we get the exact value on the table then therefore

h2’=291.36

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interpolate for h3’=h4’ at 31C

30 91.49

31 h3’=h4’

32 94.39
h3’=h4’=92.94

ℎ1−ℎ4 247.59−115.76
𝐶𝑂𝑃𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑎𝑙 = ℎ2−ℎ1
= 276.28−247.59
= 4. 595

ℎ1'−ℎ4' 250.66−92.94
𝐶𝑂𝑃𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑢𝑎𝑙 = ℎ2'−ℎ1'
= 291.36−250.66
= 3. 875

𝑇𝐿 10.33 +273
𝐶𝑂𝑃𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑛𝑜𝑡 = 𝑇𝐻− 𝑇𝐿
= (22.22 +273)−(10.33−273)
= 23. 829

𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡𝐸𝑣𝑎𝑝 (−1.33+273)
𝐶𝑂𝑃𝑉𝐶 = 𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡𝐶𝑜𝑛−𝑇𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑣𝑎𝑝
= (46.23+273)−(−1.33+273)
= 5. 712

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TEST DATA ANALYSIS

The coefficient value represents how much the mean of the dependent variable changes when the

independent variable is changed by one unit while the other variables in the model remain constant. In this

experiment we have determined the coefficient of performance and the importance of this COP. The value that we

get is more than 2 so therefore the given Pressure and temperature shows great outcome and has a very high COP

in cooling. therefore the Condition 3: evaporator damper adjusted, Higher COPs equate to higher efficiency, lower

energy (power) consumption and thus lower operating costs.

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Question with Answers/Problems with solution

1. How can the coefficient of performance increase or decrease?

a. Any system's coefficient of performance can be increased by narrowing the temperature gap

between the two reservoirs. In the case of a heat pump, this may be accomplished by one of two

methods: reducing the output temperature or raising the input temperature.

2. How can the coefficient of performance be improved?

a. The coefficient of performance (cop) in the refrigeration system is a ratio of the heat transfer rate at

the evaporator to the power input to the compressor. The coefficient of performance can be raised by

reducing compressor effort or boosting the cooling effect.

3. How does coefficient of performance relate to efficiency?

a. The Coefficient of Performance (CoP) is a ratio that describes a system's efficiency. It is based on

the link between the amount of power (kW) input to a system and the quantity of power produced.

CoP is defined as power output / power input. The greater the number, the better the system.

4. How does temperature affect coefficient of performance

a. The Coefficient of Performance (COP) of any heat pump will fluctuate when either the intake or

exit temperature of the heat pump changes. As the inflow temperature rises from the earth, so will

the COP.

5. Can the coefficient of performance be less than 1?

a. The COP can be less than one. However, COP should be greater than 1. A higher COP indicates

more efficiency, with less use of electrical energy or power.

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CONCLUSION

To prepare for this activity, we went over the air conditioning technique. As part of our Mechanical

Engineering curriculum, we have assigned ourselves the responsibilities of learning about the components of an

HVAC system and analyzing the efficiency of the lab's air conditioner. To begin, we might study the accompanying

literature to discover the fundamentals of what makes an AC (Air Conditioning) machine tick. We can now discuss

the pieces we learnt about in class and how they work together now that we have completed our refrigeration and

air conditioning systems course. The compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator were all part of the

system. So far, the ideas provided have gone into great depth on the exact roles that each of the pieces performs in

the system. In terms of the second aim, we calculated the M.E. performance coefficient. Air conditioner in the

laboratory. We were provided pressure and temperature parameters, which we utilized to calculate enthalpies.

Using the previously described method, we can calculate the coefficient of performance of the air conditioner. The

results show that the desired objectives were achieved, and the experiment was declared a success.

Recommendation

In this Experiment, I recommend we must perform the experiment because in this experiment the professor

only explains how,why and why are the purposes of the COP, so therefore we did not perform the experiment

however the professor taught us how to use the thermal system and its parts.

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Referencesπ

● https://www.tutorialspoint.com/coefficient-of-performance#:~:text=The%20value%20of%20the%20coeffic

ient%20of%20performance%20of%20any%20system,by%20increasing%20the%20input%20temperature.

● https://www.ijrte.org/wp-content/uploads/papers/v8i2/B3908078219.pdf

● https://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Coefficient_of_Performance_CoP#:~:text=The%20Coefficient

%20of%20Performance%20(CoP,the%20more%20efficient%20the%20system

● https://www.kensaheatpumps.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Factsheet-COP-Variation-V2.pdf

● https://www.researchgate.net/post/Can_the_coefficient_of_performance_be_smaller_than_1#:~:text=COP

%20can%20be%20less%20than,of%20Electrical%20energy%20or%20power.

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