Air conditioning Air conditioning provides COMFORT condition by
Air conditioning
Air conditioning provides COMFORT condition by controlling : • • • Temperature of air (cooling or heating) Humidity of air (dehumidifying or humidifying) Movement of air Noise level within the accommodation Cleanliness of air To ensure proper working order of all electrical/electronic equipments and for the comfort of the crew
Conditions affecting human comfort: • Temperature – cool surrounding allows the rate of heat transfer. • Humidity – rate of heat transfer (thru evaporation) depends on partial vapour pressure differential between the object & room temp. air at low humidity condition can absorb moisture very readily, resulting effective cooling. extreme low humidity dry air – causes (1) rapid of drying of skin - itchness (2) mucus membranes of the throat, nostril and lips to dry up - causing discomfort. Bleeding of the membranes in the nose. • Air movement – proper circulation and evenly distribution. - accommodation environment pressure should be higher than atmospheric pressure for tankers. • Noise level • Cleanliness of air – with suitable oxygen content
Basic Terminology (of air) • Specific humidity (absolute) : ratio of mass of water vapour to the mass of dry air in a given volume of mixture. • Relative Humidity: mass of water vapour per m 3 of air / mass of water vapour per m 3 of saturated air AT THE SAME TEMPERATURE. • Dew point : temperature at which condensation starts when air is cooled at constant pressure. • Dry bulb temperature : Temperature of atmospheric air. • Wet bulb temperature : Temperature obtained with thermometer bulb covered with cotton wick in water.
Ideally for human body comfort : • Dry bulb temperature • Relative humidity • Air motion * 22 – 27 degree celsius * 40 – 60 % * 15 m/min • Noise level • Cleanliness * 45 – 50 dbs * no dust particles, fumes & foul odour. Pleasant sweet smell. oxygen content sufficient to sustain life. * : preferably
Instrument • Hygrometer aka psychrometer • 2 thermometers used – dry bulb / wet bulb • Correct psychrometric chart ( different altitude and barometric pressure )
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Dry Bulb : 27 deg C Wet bulb : 14 deg C Wet bulb : 19 deg C IDEALLY , temperature : 22 – 27 Deg C ; Relative humidity : 40 – 60 %
ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT Fresh air intake Recirculation air Condenser Expansion valve Filter element Cooling water in / out Evaporator Bulb Steam supply Steam heating coils Humidifier Refrigerant compressor : Refrigerant flow Fan Port Starboard side
sensor ACCOMMODATION AIR CONDITIONING PLANT Fresh air intake Recirculation air Thermostat Condenser / Receiver Solenoid stop valve Expansion valve Drier Filter element Cooling water in / out Sight glass Evaporator Bulb Oil separator Oil return to compressor sump Steam supply Steam heating coils HP pressure switch Oil pressure switch Humidifier Refrigerant compressor Fan LP pressure switch : Refrigerant flow Port Starboard side See Notes, Page 32
Air Conditioning Plant Recirculation from accommodation Fresh air from outside Dampers S M F C H Hu Fa Cabin Door M – Mixing of fresh air and return air Hu – Steam spray for humidification F – Filter element Fa – Circulation fan C – Cooling coil (evaporator coils after expansion valve) S – Sound trap / Silencer H – Steam heating coils (for winter application)
Types of air filter : • Oiled meat type • Throw away type • Washable nylon or plastic type (commonly used nowadays) • Purpose : To ensure air cleanliness before reaching the AHU.
Refrigeration system for cargo • • Direct expansion grid system Direct expansion battery cooling system Brine grid cooling system Brine battery cooling system
Direct Expansion Grid System Cargo hold Grid compressor Condenser See Page 45
Direct Expansion Battery Cooling Cargo hold evaporator compressor Condenser fan See Page 46
Brine cooling system – use of a secondary refrigerants Advantages: • Reduces the use of expensive primary refrigerant • Reduces the use of more robust piping system for high pressure • Allows multilevel installations • Allows a wide range of temperature controls
Brine – Mixture of calcium chloride and water Specific gravity 15 deg C 1. 24 1. 25 1. 265 1. 27 1. 28 Operating temperature Deg C -21 -23 -26 -29 -32 -34 Freezing temperature C Deg C -30 -32 -35 -37 -41 -43 0. 685 0. 678 0. 671 0. 667 0. 661 0. 658 Specific heat Kcal / kg page 24 and page 49
Brine Grid Cooling Brine Grid Cargo hold compressor Condenser Brine circulating pump expansion valve See Page 47
Brine Battery Cooling brine evaporator cargo hold compressor Condenser brine circulating pump expansion valve See Page 48
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