Course Details
Subject {L-T-P / C} : ME6341 : Refrigeration and Cryogenic Systems { 3-0-0 / 3}
Subject Nature : Theory
Coordinator : Dr. Bukke Kiran Naik
Syllabus
Module - I
Introduction to refrigeration systems and their applications. Natural refrigeration systems: Nocturnal/radiative cooling system, Indirect evaporative cooling system, Direct evaporative cooling system, Ventilation cooling system, Hydro-geothermal cooling system, Geothermal cooling system.
Module-II
Industrial/Artificial refrigeration system: Vapour compression refrigeration system, Vapour absorption refrigeration system, Vapour adsorption refrigeration system, Vapour jet refrigeration system.
Module-III
Introduction to the cryogenic system and its applications. Cryogenic systems - Linde-Hampson Refrigerator system, Claude system, Collins system and Pulse tube refrigeration system.
Course Objectives
- After successful completion of this course, one can get familiarized with refrigeration and cryogenic systems, terms, definitions, and a basic understanding of the design of these system-related components.
- To know the overview of refrigeration and cryogenic systems.
- To understand the concepts of various forms of refrigeration and cryogenic systems.
- To outline the utilization of refrigeration and cryogenic systems for both domestic and industrial applications.
Course Outcomes
1. Familiarizing the basic understanding of refrigeration and cryogenic systems. <br />2. Getting trained on analytical/thermal models and design guidelines related to refrigeration/cryogenic systems. <br />3. To present engineering solutions to the problems encountered in practical applications. <br />4. Overview of consultancy works, start-ups, and research topics related to refrigeration/cryogenic systems. <br />5. Study the environmental and sustainability aspects related to refrigeration/cryogenic systems.
Essential Reading
- Dincer, Ibrahim, Ratlamwala, Tahir Abdul Hussain, Integrated Absorption Refrigeration Systems, Spriger-2000
- Randall F. Barron, Cryogenic Systems, Oxford University Press - 2000
Supplementary Reading
- Daniel Micallef, Fundamentals of refrigeration thermodynamics, ISBN 978-87-403-0818-1
- I. Dincer, Refrigeration systems and its applications, 3rd Edition, Wiley-2017
Journal and Conferences
- Heidarinejad, G., Farahani, M. F., & Delfani, S. (2010). Investigation of a hybrid system of nocturnal radiative cooling and direct evaporative cooling. Building and Environment, 45(6), 1521-1528.
- Naik, B. Kiran, and P. Muthukumar. "A novel approach for performance assessment of mechanical draft wet cooling towers." Applied Thermal Engineering 121 (2017): 14-26.