Discussion

1. Discussion for the result obtained.

Based on the experiment, we have obtained every reading of temperature at different point.
Basically, we got the temperature difference by comparing the temperature at the beginning and
at the ending of the system. For the no process, the data that we obtain shows there is no significant
change in temperature at the beginning and at the ending. This is because, the air flow does not
gain or loss any heat throughout the flow. For the sensible heating at 1kW pre-heater, there is
difference in temperature which is 7.8 degree Celsius for dry bulb temperature. This is due to the
heat applied during the flow of the air. Then we continue the process by increasing the power of
the heater by 0.5 kW of re-heater. Based on the result, the temperature difference is 18.1 degree
Celsius for dry bulb temperature. The temperature should be increase because more heat is applied
during the flow of air.

For the next phase is steam humidification. For this experiment, we use boiler at 3kW to
produce steam. After the steam is constantly produced for 5 minutes, we got that there is increase
in temperature which is 7.6 degree Celsius for dry bulb and 5.8 degree Celsius for wet bulb. For
this experiment, we must take note for the wet bulb temperature because it is related to humidity.
The temperature difference also shows that the dry bulb temperature has higher difference compare
to wet bulb temperature. This indicate that the steam does affect the relative humidity. For the last
process is cooling and dehumidification process. For this process, the system that we used to cool
the air flow was compressor of the refrigeration. The result we obtained was 17 minute and 55
second was needed to condensate water until it reach 100ml and from that, we got 0.093 ml/s for
condensation rate.
 2. Schematic of a modem air-conditioning system with advanced air treatment processes

FIGURE 1: Schematic diagram of a modern air-conditioning system

The function of main device
The three main parts of an air conditioner unit are the compressor, the condenser and the
evaporator. The compressor and condenser are located on the outside of the air conditioner and
the evaporator is located on the inside. The basic functioning of the air conditioner is based on
the principle of successive heating and cooling of a highly volatile liquid, such as a Freon. The
liquid first will enter the compressor, where its function is to compress into a gas. This reaction
will release heat and makes the liquid cooler. After that, the dissipated heat is radiated outwards
with the help of a fan. The liquid then enters the condenser, where its function is to absorb heat
from the surroundings to reconvert into a gas. Hence, the surroundings temperature will become
cool. The entire process continues and eventually causes of the cooling of the room.
Besides the three main air conditioner parts, an air conditioner also has a hot coil on the outside
to dissipate heat, a cool coil on the inside to absorb heat, two fans (one outside and one inside)
and a control circuit to modify the temperature. This is done by changing the rotation speeds of
the fans using a potentiometer.
 3. The operation and arrangement in an automotive air conditioning unit.

Figure 2: Schematic diagram of car air conditioning unit

Components of Car Air Conditioning

In car air conditioning system, there have several main parts which a compressor are, a condenser,
an evaporator, drier and switch pressure and an expansion valve.

 AC Compressor: it will compressor the refrigerant and pressurizes it to cool the car interior.
It has been driven by an engine belt.
 Condenser: is a radiator that are mounted at the front of the car. The hot compressed air that
passes through it, will cool and becomes a liquid.
 Evaporator: do a opposite task from condenser. It will be forced air through it tubes and make
the liquid get really cold. As it warms up again, the refrigerant will start turning back into a
gas.
 Expansion valve: to control the flow of super cool refrigerant to the evaporator. With this it
can regulate how cold the air blowing towards the consumer.
 Drier and pressure switch: is the safety catch in the system. There always a chance that some
liquid can pass back to the condenser. The drier will stick the liquid, so it will not damage the
system. It also absorbs a leak or water moisture chemically using a desiccant.