Compressed Air Dehumidification Training Plant

Compressed Air Dehumidification Training Plant

Compressed Air Dehumidification Training Plant

Description of Compressed Air Dehumidification Training Plant

• The Compressed Air Dehumidification Training Plant has been designed for the study of the dehumidification process for compressed air.
• The demonstrates the importance of drying air before it is distributed to the users sites.
• It also allows students to study the psychrometric properties of compressed air.
• The has been designed and manufactured to incorporate all current safety standards.
• The refrigerant used complies with anti-pollution legislation.

Experiment

• Plant start-up and system monitoring using the protection and safety devices incorporated into the pilot plant
• Studying the operation of an expansion valve
• Investigating system behaviour and reactions with the variation of:
• Thermostat set point
• Air flow at condenser
• Plotting the refrigerant cycle on a refrigerant pressure-enthalpy diagram

Obtaining data readings and calculation of:

• Heat balances for the evaporator, condenser and compressor
• Refrigerant mass flow
• Ideal and actual Energy Efficiency Ratio
• Volumetric compressor efficiency
• Analysing the thermodynamic characteristics of compressed air with determination of dew point and water content
• Specific examination of the characteristics of compressed air after it has passed through the filters and refrigerant circuit