Thermal Engineering Systems (MEE2003) Laboratory

Final Assessment Test

Question Paper

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1. Draw the actual valve time diagram of the Four Stroke Internal Combustion Engine
(Cylinder diameter: 90 mm; Stroke length: 100 mm; Connecting rod length: 200
mm, Crank radius: 60 mm, Theoretical compression ratio: 18:1) using proper scale.
Identify the duration of each stroke of the IC Engine and determine its actual
compression ratio. Why the exhaust valve of the IC Engine has to close after its TDC?
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Inlet valve opens 7°C before the TDC
Inlet valve closes 40°C after the BDC
Exhaust valve opens 50°C before the BDC
Exhaust valve closes 5°C after the TDC

2. Determine the dynamic viscosity of the SAE40 oil using the Redwood Viscometer
(Cylinder diameter: 5 cm; Cylinder depth: 10 cm) under different temperatures (40°C,
50°C, 60°C, and 70°C). Plot the viscosity variation of the oil with temperature and
comment on its nature. Identify the temperature at the dynamic viscosity of 0.01 Ns/m2.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Time taken to collect 50 cc of oil at 40°C: 231 s
Time taken to collect 50 cc of oil at 50°C: 168 s
Time taken to collect 50 cc of oil at 60°C: 117 s
Time taken to collect 50 cc of oil at 70°C: 98 s
 3. Perform the Retardation test on a Single cylinder Four-stroke Diesel Engine (Make:
Kirloskar; Rated power: 3.9 kW; Speed: 1500 rpm; Bore: 90 mm; Stroke: 100 mm)
and determine its Frictional Power. Evaluate the mechanical efficiency of this engine and
comment on this under different loading conditions of the engine.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Time taken for 300 rpm speed drop: 2.5 s (under no load), 1.5 s (under 50% load)
Time taken for 500 rpm speed drop: 5 s (under no load), 2.5 s (under 50% load)
Time taken for 700 rpm peed drop: 7.5 s (under no load), 4 s (under 50% load)
Time taken for 900 rpm peed drop: 10.5 s (under no load), 5.5 s (under 50% load)

4. Carry out the performance test on a Single Cylinder Four Stroke Air Cooled Petrol
Engine coupled with a DC Electric Generator (Make: Honda; Rated power: 2.5 kW;
Speed: 3000 rpm; Compression ratio: 10:1; Bore: 90 mm; Stroke: 100 mm; Orifice
diameter: 25 mm; Coefficient of discharge: 0.7; Density of petrol: 700 kg/m3;
Calorific value of petrol: 42500 kJ/kg; Frictional power of engine: 0.85 kW;
Generator efficiency: 80%). Identify the various performance parameters like Brake
thermal efficiency, Mechanical efficiency and Air-Fuel ratio. Show the variation of Brake
mean effective pressure of the engine on Fuel consumption and comment on its nature.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Load, Voltage, Current, Time taken Manometric Ambient Speed, RPM
W V Amp for 5 cc of reading Temperature,
fuel difference, °C
collection, s cm
500 200 2 27.3 8.2 30 3250
1000 200 4 24.9 9.1 30 3215
 5. Carry out the performance test on a Single Cylinder Four Stroke Water Cooled Diesel
Engine coupled with an Electric Dynamometer (Make: Kirloskar; Rated power: 3.725
kW; Speed: 1500 rpm; Compression ratio: 15:1; Bore: 90 mm; Stroke: 100 mm;
Orifice diameter: 25 mm; Coefficient of discharge: 0.7; Density of diesel: 800 kg/m3;
Calorific value of diesel: 45500 kJ/kg; Frictional power of engine: 2.2 kW;
Generator efficiency: 80%). Identify the various performance parameters like Brake
thermal efficiency, Mechanical efficiency and Air-Fuel ratio. Show the variation of Brake
mean effective pressure of the engine on Fuel consumption and comment on its nature.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Load, Voltage, Current, Time taken Manometric Ambient Speed, RPM
W V Amp for 5 cc of reading Temperature,
fuel difference, °C
collection, s cm
500 200 2 34.8 54.9 30 1550
1000 200 4 27.2 50.1 30 1505

6. Carry out the performance analysis on a double stage Reciprocating Air Compressor
(Stroke and Bore of Low-pressure cylinder: 90 mm and 90 mm; Stroke and Bore of
High-pressure cylinder: 90 mm and 80 mm; Orifice diameter: 16 mm; Coefficient of
discharge: 0.6; Motor efficiency: 85%) and determine its various performance
parameters like Isothermal efficiency and Volumetric efficiency. Show the variation of its
discharge pressure with its Volumetric efficiency and comment on its nature.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Gauge Compressor Manometric Time taken for
pressure, speed, reading 10 impulse of
bar RPM difference, cm energy meter, s
1 950 40 30
2 950 37.5 24
7. Determine the actual COP of a Vapor Compression Refrigeration System and compare it
with the theoretical one. The refrigeration system uses R134 (a) as the refrigerant and the
capillary tube as the expansion valve. Suggest suitable criteria to increase the COP of this
refrigeration system.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Compressor: 20°C
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Condenser: 75°C
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Capillary tube: 35°C
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Evaporator: -5°C
Pressure at the inlet to Compressor: 3 bar
Pressure at the exit of Compressor: 20 bar
Temperature of water at the inlet to Condenser: 7.2°C
Temperature of water at the inlet to Condenser: 37°C
Time taken for 10 impulse of energy meter constant: 8.5 s
Condenser water flow rate: 0.05 kg/s

8. Determine the actual COP of a Vapor Compression Air-conditioning System and

compare it with the theoretical one. The system uses R134 (a) as the refrigerant and the
objective is cooling and dehumidification. Identify the sensible heat factor of this system
and suggest suitable criteria to increase the COP of this air-conditioning system.
The following data can be used for the analysis.
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Compressor: 35°C
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Condenser: 70°C
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Capillary tube: 45°C
Temperature of Refrigerant at the inlet to Evaporator: -10°C
Pressure at the inlet to Compressor: 3 bar
Pressure at the exit of Compressor: 20 bar
At the air inlet, the DBT and WBT of air: 30°C and 25°C
At the air outlet, the DBT and WBT of air: 25°C and 21°C
Compressor power input: 6 kW
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