RF 01.1 – Refrigeration Chamber

This apparatus is specifically crafted to observe and analyze industrial refrigeration phenomena. It seamlessly incorporates all the vital components of an installation into a compact desktop unit. Engineered with modular systems, it is well-equipped to operate at freezing temperatures as low as -30°C.

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Descripción

The test bench comprises a refrigeration chamber equipped with a forced convection evaporator, powered by a thermostatic expansion valve. It includes a 250 W condensing unit, a transparent and heated access panel, and a refrigeration circuit with a flow visualizer featuring a heat exchanger for liquid subcooling and a solenoid valve. The system incorporates an electric defrost mechanism, controlled by a programmable logic controller (PLC) with precise function timing. Additionally, it is equipped with a dehydrator filter and a liquid storage tank.

The independent control features enable the simulation of various malfunctions, while the compressor’s “liquid hammer” prevention system ensures reliable operation even under extreme conditions. The vapor superheating can be finely regulated through the thermostatic valve settings.

Objetivos de aprendizaje

  • Various hands-on exercises will be undertaken in the following knowledge domains:

    • Heat Transfer and Thermal Insulation.
    • Vapor Compression Refrigeration Cycles.
    • Refrigerant Systems.
    • Thermal Load Calculations.
    • Psychrometric Processes (Low Temperature).
    • Refrigeration Chambers and Industrial Cooling.
    • Automatic Control and Instrumentation.

 

Datos técnicos

Refrigeration chamber:
⦁ Polyurethane insulation 50mm thick.
⦁ Dimensions: 570 x 580 x 760 mm
Evaporator:
⦁ Evaporator in the refrigerator, with fan.
Condenser:
⦁ Hermetic reciprocating compressor for low temperature.
⦁ Power: 3/8 CV
Defrost:
⦁ The equipment has two defrost systems:
⦁ By electric resistances positioned inside the chamber,
on the evaporator.
⦁ By refrigerator gas, and regulated by a solenoid valve.
Expansion valves:
⦁ Two different expansion valves in parallel, to study the
difference in the operation of both:
⦁ Conventional mechanical expansion valve.
⦁ Electronic expansion valve.
Pressure:
⦁ 2 independent pressure switches for high and low pressure.
Liquid display:
⦁ Liquid viewer to quickly control the conditions of the
refrigerant in liquid phase, the regularity of the flow and the
absence of humidity in the circuit. It also allows the
inspection of oil return to the compressor crankcase.
Dimensions and weight of the machine:
⦁ Length: 1000 mm
⦁ Maximum height: 1000 mm
⦁ Width: 1300 mm
⦁ Weight: 87kg
Control panel:
⦁ The control panel features:
⦁ Selectors to manipulate all modes of operation.
⦁ Cooling temperature control with LCD display.
⦁ Control unit of the electronic valve.

Requisitos
  • Single-phase electrical supply: 230V/50Hz.
  • Optionally, a drain for defrosting.

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