THERMODYNAMICS IV

B. TECH ENGINEERING: MECHANICAL

Project on absorption refrigeration and heat recovery

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Examiner: E. Bakaya-Kyahurwa Moderator: K. Van Tonder
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DATE ISSUED: 07 August 2017.

LATE PROJECTS WILL NOT BE TAKEN

Desired outcome:
The student will have acquired knowledge on the scientific contribution of
waste heat recovery in as far as being a source of energy.
desired needs
Also the student will gain fair understanding on performance characteristics
of absorption refrigeration plant.
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Compulsory
Weighs: 30%
Due Date: 8 Nov 2017 at 1200 hrs

Design of a car air conditioning system based on an absorption refrigeration

cycle using energy from exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine.

INTRODUCTION
Energy from the exhaust gas of an internal combustion engine is used to
power an absorption refrigeration system to air-condition an ordinary
passenger car. The theoretical design is to be verified.
It is a well-known fact that a large amount of heat energy associated with the
exhaust gases from an engine is wasted. A rough energy balance of the
available energy in the combustion of fuel in a motor car engine shows that

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one third is converted into shaft work, one third is lost at the radiator and
one third is wasted as heat at the exhaust system.

The project shall have (but not limited to) the following components
outcome c): an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet a
need.

Problem Definition

Project Plan

Concepts Considered

Thermodynamic Cycle Configuration

Thermodynamic Modeling

Introduce the concept of absorption refrigeration

Literature review on absorption refrigeration.
Methodology
Discussion on areas of disadvantage between literature and information.
Conclusion
References.

RULES FOR THE PROJECT

1. This is NOT a group project BUT an individual project. Copying and

plagiarism constitute a serious offence.
2. Refer to your project writing guidelines with regard to project writing,
referencing and project compilation.
3. STATEMENT OF ORIGINALITY
Please obtain a copy and make sure that it is signed and included in
the project. If not, the project will not be marked.
4. Late submissions will not be accepted.
5. BINDING OF THE PROJECT
The binding must show professionalism and good quality work.

It is a B. Tech Project.

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