Introduction to the Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning and Energy (RACE) Lab
The Refrigeration, air-conditioning & Energy (RACE) laboratory is well-equipped with over 30 experimental setups and equipment worth over Rs 50 lakhs. These cater to PhD research scholars, Higher Degree dissertation students, First Degree thesis students as well as course-takers in the domain of thermal-science. The laboratory is always buzzing with activity especially since the broad-area of research/teaching in this Lab include air-conditioners and refrigerators, conventional power-generation equipment, equipment that harness energy from renewable energy-sources (Sun and Wind) as well as technologies which can take advantage of the same such as non-conventional air-conditioning. These experimental setups pave the way for inculcating innovative skills in the students and motivate them to solve the problems scientifically.
Technical specification: Water heating system: 1. Collector area = 0.716 m², 2. Tank Capacity = 50 liters, Halogen system: 1. halogen fixture area = 0.72 m², 2. no. of halogen lamp = 12, 3. Power = 150 W each, 4. radiation meter range is 0 to 1999 W/m², 5. flow range is 0.5 to 25 LPM, 6. anemometer range is 0.4 to 45.0 m/s and 7. fan-speed range is 0 to 50 m/s Applications: To heat water without using electricity; can be easily integrated with any system that runs using low-grade heat Funded By: Institute
Solar PV Training System
Technical specification: 1. Solar plate size is 65 cm x 46 cm, 2. no. of solar cells is 36, 3. output voltage is 24 volts 12 volts for parallel and series configuration respectively, 4. maximum artificial solar radiation = 600 W/m². Applications: To study the performance of PV cells under indoor (using artificial source) as well as outdoor (actual solar radiation) conditions. Funded By: Institute
Wind Energy Training System
Technical specification: Artificial wind generating unit: 1. Induction motor power is 10 H.P., 2. no. of fan blades = 7, 3. fan diameter = 86 cm, Wind turbine: 1. Rotor diameter = 1.24 m, 2. No. of blades = 3, 3. design tip speed = 5.5 m/s, 4. blade length = 0.62 m. Applications: To learn concepts like I-V characteristics, cut-off speed, etc for various operating points defined in terms of wind-speed and pitch-angle. Funded By: Institute
Wind Emulator
Technical specification: 1. D.C. motor output power = 5 H.P., 2. gear box gear ratio = 2:1, 3. Induction generator output power = 1.2 kW, 4. no of poles = 8. Applications: To emulate the wind; power generation & conditioning units are provided as well to conduct relevant studies Funded By: Institute
Steam Power Plant Test Rig
Technical specification: 1. Power output = 30kW, 2. shaft revolution = 3100 RPM, 3. boiler capacity (oil fired) = 600 kg/hr at 10 bar, 4. Cooling tower capacity = 2 TR, 5. rated fuel- consumption = 36 kg/hr, 6. no. of nozzles = 2, 7. impeller diameter = 450 mm, 8. nozzle length = 30 mm, 9. no. of tubes in shell and tube condenser = 80. Applications: To study the power generation capacity under various operating conditions. Funded By: Institute
Other Equipment
Refrigeration Test Rig Ice Plant Test Rig (24Kg/Day) Vapour Absorption Test Rig Cooling Tower Test Rig Heat pump Test Rig Window AC Test Rig (0.8 Ton) Focusing Type Parabolic Solar Collector Solar Radiation Monitoring Station Data logger Open Pan Evaporator Single Effect Evaporator Water Bath (Thermostatic) Cool Thermal Energy Storage (CTES) system
