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A. R. Sivaram ¹, G. Kanimozhivendhan ², R. Rajavel ¹, V. P. Durai Raj ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMET University, Chennai - 603112, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Regional Centre of Anna University, Tirunelveli - 627007, Tamilnadu, IN
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharath University, Chennai - 600073, Tamilnadu, IN

Abstract

Magneto hydro dynamics power generation is a non-conventional energy resource used in modern systems. Due to high demand of coal, it is necessary to search for other alternative heat source to drive the magneto hydrodynamics power plants. The liquid metal like alumi-num, manganese, copper and silver can be employed due their improved thermal conductivity and flow characteristics. The magneto hydro dynamics power generation process needs high temperature heat source for converting the inert gas into ionized plasma. A regenerative heat exchanger is employed for heat transfer between melted metal from source chamber to argon gas chamber. The heat transfer coefficient between the liquid metal flow and inert gas is high according to flow conducting material. This work deals with the inert gas plasma which is produced from liquid aluminium and this can be used for recycling. This system proves only 36% of aluminum is required than that of regular MHD system using coal as a heating source.

Keywords

Ionization, Liquid Metal Phase Change, Magnetic Field Strength, Magneto Hydrodynamics, Power Density

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S. Satheesh Kumar ¹, A. R. Sivaram ², R. Rajavel ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sree Sowdambika College of Engineering, Aruppukottai - 626112, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMET University, Chennai - 603112, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

This investigation thermodynamically analyzes a cascade refrigeration system which uses an eco-friendly refrigerant R744/R290 mixture in the circuit with lower temperature as a working fluid. It has zero ODP. Condensing temperature, evaporating temperature, and cascade temperature difference with and without the effect of superheating and subcooling of both circuits are the operating parameters and design parameters considered in this investigation. In the present study, thermodynamic analysis of an eco-friendly alternative new refrigerant (mixture of R744 and R290) was proposed and performed with five refrigerants such as R407c, R408a, R410a, R404a, and R417a, which are in the higher temperature circuits of a cascade refrigeration system. MAT-LAB software was performed in terms of temperature in evaporator, temperature in condenser and difference in cascade temperature to develop an expression mathematically for excellent COP, most favorable evaporating temperature of R744/R290 mixture and most favorable mass flow ratio of high temperature refrigerant to that R744/R290 mixture.

Keywords

Binary Mixture, Cascade Refrigeration System, COP, Carbon dioxide, Propane, Theoretical Analysis

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A. R. Sivaram ¹, K. Karuppasamy ², R. Rajavel ¹, B. Arun Prasad ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, AMET University, Chennai - 603112, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Regional Centre of Anna University, Tirunelveli - 627007, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Department of Mechanical Engineering, Bharath University, Chennai - 600073, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Energy is one of the basic requirements for the existence and development of human life. The focus is now shifting to energy conservation due to the problems associated with conventional energy sources. This project introduces a novel water heater product that can achieve the multi-functions with improved energy performance. This paper deals with experimental investigations on the performance of a water heater, which uses waste heat from a 1.5 tonne air conditioner. Thus incorporation of a water heater in the outdoor unit of a split-type air-conditioner would result in simultaneous room space cooling and water heating. The experimental results showed that the water heater is capable of producing 88 litres of hot water in one hour of time with a temperature of 52°C. It is seen that up to 37°C of hot water temperature, COP of the waste heat recovery system is more than the COP of conventional air conditioner. But after 37°C, with the increase in hot water temperature, the COP of the waste heat recovery system decreases and becomes less than the COP of conventional air conditioner.

Keywords

COP, Waste Heat Recovery, Water Heater, 1.5 Tonne Air Conditioner.

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