Benha University

Benha Faculty of Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Dept.

Laboratory Device
Sheet

Lab. Name Refrigeration & Air

Conditioning Lab
Refrigeration Training
Device Name
System
Code 3431-25

Status Works

Description The Refrigeration Training System is an integrated training

system that introduces students to the principles and
components of a refrigeration system using industrial and
commercial devices.
The training system clearly demonstrates the operation of the
most common refrigeration system configurations, including
dual evaporator systems. Lockable fault-insertion switches
allow students to practice
troubleshooting skills, which may be conducted at either the
schematic control panel or at the suspect devices and
components. Fully integrated courseware guides students
through alternative modes of system set-up and control. The
training system includes all the equipment required to perform
the exercises contained in the courseware. Optional equipment
adds to the efficiency of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and
heating
training laboratories.
The Refrigeration Training System is supported by correlated
courseware employing a competency-based, individualized
approach tothe study of intermediate refrigerationtopics. The
Courseware consists of a training
manual organized in a unit/exercise format with clearly stated
objectives
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Table of Contents
General Description 2

Topic Coverage_
Features & Benefits 2
List ofManuals_
Table of Contents of the Manual(s)

Additional Equipment Required to Perform the Exercises. 4

Optional Equipment, 4
4
Optional Manual(s)
Specifications
5
Module Options Description,

General Description
The Refrigeration Training System is an integrated training system that introduces students to the principles

and componentsof a refrigeration system using industrial and commercial devices.

The training system clearly demonstrates the operation of the most common refrigeration system

configurations, including dual evaporator systems. Lockable fault-insertion switches

allow students to practice

troubleshooting skills, which may be conducted at either the schematic control panel or at the suspect devices

and components. Fully integrated courseware guides students through alternative modes of system set-up and

required to perform the exercises contained in the

control. The training system includes all the equipment

to the efficiency of the refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating

courseware. Optional equipment adds

training laboratories.

The Refrigeration Training System is supported by correlated coursewae employing a competency-based,

of intermediate refrigeration topics. The courseware consists of a training

individualized approach to the study

manual organized in a unit/exercise format with clearly stated objectives.

Topic Coverage
Introduction to the System Trainer

Setup
OilSeparators
Receiver, Accumulators,

Compressor

Operation of Metering Devices

System Control Services

Evaporator and Condenser Principles

Refrigeration Systems
Variations of System Loading

System Troubleshooting

Features & Benefits

in series, or in parallel,enclosed in chambers with clear acrylic
Two forced-air evaporator coils operating individually,

windows
Variable-speed fans and adjustable damper to simulate changing environmental conditions

and tubing schematics. as well as indicator lamps and functional

Schematic panel with multicolored electrical

duplication of test points

Lockable fault-insertion switches to introduce 18 distinct electrical faults

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Heavy-duty steel mobile stand with heavy-duty casters

Instrumentation including: temperature, watt, volt, and ampere meters, as well as pressure gauges

Circuit breakers and safety pressure switch to protect the system

R-134a refrigerant

Estimated program duration: 65 hours

List of Manuals Manual

Description
number
29874-00
Refrigeration Systems and Controls (Student Manual)
29874-10
Refrigeration Systems and Controls (Instructor Guide)
30788-EO
Refrigeration System Setup (User Guide)

Table of Contents of the Manual(s)

Systems and Controls (Student Manual) (29874-00)
Refrigeration
to the Refrigeration System Trainer
1 Introduction
1-1 System Control Panels

1-2 System Configuration

2 Receivers, Accumulators, Oil Separators

2-1 Liquid Receiver

2-2 Suction Line Accumulator

2-3 Oil Separator

3 The Compressor
3-1 Types of Compressors
3-2 Operation of the Compressor

3-3 Compressor Test Equipment

4 Operation of Metering Devices

Expansion Valve
4-1 Thermostatic
Expansion Valve
4-2 Automatic

4-3 Capillary Tube

5 System Control Devices

5-1 Pressure Controllers

5-2 Thermostatic Controls

5-3 Solenoid Valve Controls

5-4 Back Pressure Regulator

and Condenser Principles

6Evaporator

6-1 Superheating and Subcooling

6-2 Heat Exchanger
7Refrigeration Systems
7-1 Evaporators in Parallel

7-2Dual Thermostatic Controls

7-3 Complex Refrigeration System

8Variations of System Loading

8-1Heat Loading with Capillary Tubes
8-2 Heat Loading with Thermostatic Expansion Valves

9System Troubleshooting

9-1 Compressor, Pressure Controller. and Evaporator Fan Faults

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9-2 Thermostatic Controller and Condenser Fan Faults

9-3 Unknown Faults

AdditionalEquipment Required to Perform the Exercises

Model
Qty Description number
?
1
Training on Refrigeration Systems and Controls, 1.1 days 29874-TF

Optional Equipment
Model
Qty Description number
3440-55
Refrigeration Charging Equipment
3440-60
1 Vizi-Vapor Charging Accessory
1
3445-15
Refrigerant Recovery Unit

Optional Manual(s)
Model
Qty Description number
29874-AO
1 Manuals on CD-ROM -Refrigeration Training System (Student Manual)

Specifications
Parameter Value

Power Requirements
Current 6A
Standard single-phase ac outlet
Service lnstallation

Compressor
Semi-hermetic
Type
Nominal Power 373 W (0.5 hp)

technican is required to the training

The help of a refrigeration
fill
R134-a.

Refrigerant system with refrigerant.

fans.
2 forced-air coils, enclosed in separate chambers, with variable-speed

Evaporator May be operated individually, in series, or in parallel.

1 forced-air coil with variable-speed fan.

Condenser
Control Devices
High-pressure switch
Includes:
Low-pressure switch

Thermostatic expansion valve

Back-pressure regulator

Capillary tube
valve
Automatic expansion

Solenoid valves

Thermostatic controllers

Instrumentation

ncludes: |Temperature meter

Watt meter

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Value
Parameter
Volt and ampere meters

Pressure gauges

Indicator lamps

Auxiliary Equipment
Liquid receiver
Includes:
Suction accumulator

Filter dryer

Oil separator

Manual valves

Heat exchanger

Protection
Safety pressure switch
Includes:
breaker switch
Mains and compressor

Fault Insertion Switches

18
Number
Physical Characteristics
On the floor (stands on casters)
Intended Location
mm (74.8 x 86.6x 31.5 in)
1900 x 2200 x 800
Dimensions (H x Wx D)
Net Weight
281 kg (619.5 lb)

Module Options Description

Refrigeration Charging Equipment
3440-55 Equipment
The Refrigeration Charging
kit in refrigeration and
is an accessory

air conditioning. The Refrigeration

Equipment is designed to
Charging
students to evacuate and
enable

charge refrigeration training systems.

It consists of a manifold, a charging

hose kit, a vacuum pump, an

automatic refrigerant charging meter,

and a heater blanket.

Features & Benefits

Easy-to-read gauges

Forged-brass body with metal valve handles

Color-coded hoses

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Hose cover pin-pricked to resist bubbling and bursting

Two-stage vacuum pump for great efficiency

Refrigerant charging meter automatically shuts off when charging is completed

Compatible with refrigerants R-12, R-134a, R-404A, R-502, and R-507

Specifications
Parameter Value
Refrigeration Charging Equipment
Includes: Manifold

Charging hose kit

Vacuum pump
Automatic refrigerant charging meter

Heater blanket

Vizi-Vapor Charging Accessory

3440-60
The Vizi-Vapor Charging Accessory is

an accessory in refrigeration and air

conditioning. It transforms liquid

refrigerant into saturated vapor visible

in the transparent cylinder. This helps

ensuring the system is properly

charged. The Vizi-Vapor Charging

Accessory requires the Refrigeration

Charging Equipment, Model 3440-5.

Refrigerant Recovery Unit

3445-15
The Refrigerant Recovery Unit enables

students to recover refrigerant for

storage or recycling. A low-pressure

indicator on the unit monitors the
pressure condition on the suction side

of the recovery system. A filter dryer

and an oilseparator are used to
condition the refrigerant before
it
enters the recovery system
compressor. At the high-pressure side
of the recovery system compressor, a
second oil separator ensures good
lubrication by returning the oil at the suction side of the compressor, thus avoiding oil migration to the storage
tank. A high-pressure indicator is also provided to monitor the pressure conditions on the discharge side of the
compressor. A high-pressure controller will automatically shut off the compressor if the discharge pressure

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exceeds a preset limit. A forced-air condenser is used to transform the high-pressure refrigerant vapor to a high

pressure liquid refrigerant.

List of Manuals
Manual
Description number
30788-EO
Refrigeration System Setup (User Guide)
32064-D0
Refrigerant Recovery Unit (Instruction Manual)

Features Benefits

Hermetically sealed compressor

Compressoroil drain conveniently located at the bottom of the unit

Easy access to filter at the back of the unit, after removal of the access door

Forced-air coil condenser

Low-and high-pressure gauges

High-pressure safety device

Compatible with refrigerants R-134a

Specifications
Parameter Value

Power Requirements
1.25 A
Current

Service Installation Standard single-phase ac outlet

Compressor
Hermetically sealed
Type
Nominal Power 186 W (1/4 hp)

Oil Polyolester, 280 ml (9.5 oz)

Forced-air coil
Condenser Type
Compatibility
R134a
Refrigerant
82 ml (5 in?), 6.35 mm (0.25 in) flare x 6.35 mm (0.25 in) flare
Filter/Dryer Type
Instrumentation Low- and high-pressure gauges

High pressure
Safety Device
Physical Characteristics

On a table able to support the weight of the equipment

Intended Location

Required Floor Space (Hx Wx D) B45 x 490 x 255 mm (13.6 x 19.3 x 1O in)

Net Weight 50 kg (110 lb)

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