G H RAISONI COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT
(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Recognized by DTE, Maharashtra)
An Autonomous Institute & Affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur
Accredited by NAAC with A+ Grade
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Nagpur | Pune | Jalgaon | Amravati | Pandhurna | Bhandara
REFRIGERATION AND AIR CONDITIONING LAB
Block B
Ground Floor
Room No. B-0-01
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Outline
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Department Vision & Mission
Department Vision
To create excellence in the field of Mechanical Engineering by imparting quality education so as to develop our students to be capable of facing technological challenges
Department Mission
MD1: To impart quality teaching–learning and assessment process that ensures attainment of program outcomes.
MD2: To provide quality, innovative, and industry-relevant education that develops competent and professional mechanical engineers with strong fundamentals and problem-solving skills.
MD3: To promote experiential and research-oriented learning through projects, internships, industry interaction, use of modern engineering tools, and to inculcate professional ethics, teamwork, communication skills, and lifelong learning to address societal and global challenges.
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About Laboratory
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning laboratory provides hands-on experience with the fundamental principles of cooling and heating systems. It includes experiments on refrigeration cycles, air conditioning processes, psychrometric charts, and performance analysis of systems like vapour compression and absorption refrigeration.
Students learn to measure key parameters such as temperature, pressure, humidity, and cooling efficiency, offering practical insights into energy efficiency, system maintenance, and environmental impact.
Some Key benefits include:
Practical Knowledge: Students apply theoretical concepts to real-world systems, enhancing their problem-solving skills and technical expertise.
Industry Relevance: Skills gained in this lab are directly applicable to industries requiring precise climate control, making students industry-ready. The lab helps in understanding real-world applications of refrigeration and air conditioning in industries and daily life.
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List of Major Equipment
Sr. No. | Equipment/Machine | Quantity |
1 | Vapour compression test rig | 01 |
2 | Ice plant test rig | 01 |
3 | Air conditioning test rig | 01 |
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Laboratory Course Outcome
Name of Subject: | Refrigeration and Air Conditioning |
LABORATORY COURSE OUTCOME | |
CO1 | Understand the fundamentals of refrigeration system, and selection of eco-friendly refrigerants. |
CO2 | Explain the principles of various non-conventional refrigeration systems. |
CO3 | Analyze multistage refrigeration systems for various applications |
CO4 | Estimate the cooling load for air conditioning systems using psychrometric concepts. |
CO5 | Design an air distribution system for air conditioning purposes. |
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List of Experiments
Sr. No. | Experiment List |
1 | Test/Study on domestic refrigerator for evaluation of EER. |
2 | Test on vapour compression test rig and its performance |
3 | Test on ice plant test rig for its performance |
4 | Test on air conditioning test rig for its performance |
5 | Study on vapour absorption refrigeration system |
6 | Estimation of cooling load of simple air conditioning system (case study) |
7 | Visit to cold storage plant for its working and applications |
8 | Visit to any air conditioning plant for its working and applications |
Open Ended Experiments | |
1 | Virtual lab experiment |
2 | Study of transmission and Distribution of air in air conditioning ducts through NPTEL |
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Glimpses of Laboratory
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Glimpses of Laboratory
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Glimpses of Laboratory
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Nagpur | Pune | Jalgaon | Amravati | Pandhurna | Bhandara