Coefficient of Performance of Industrial Cooling Systems

Table of Contents

• Abstract of the thesis
• List of Tables
• List of Figures
• Chapter 1.
  • Introduction
  • Literature Review
  • Types of Chillers
  • Overview of Cooling Towers
  • Factors affecting the efficiency of chiller plant system
  • Coefficient of Performance
  • Conventional methods of finding the mass flow rate
  • Problem Statement
  • Overview of the objective
• Chapter 2.
  • Experimental Procedure
  • Cooling Tower experiment procedure
  • Pump Curve methodology
  • Ultrasonic flowmeter technique
• Chapter 3
  • Results and Discussion
  • Cooling tower experiment results
  • COP estimation from Pump Curve
  • Flow rate determination by ultrasonic flowmeter
• Chapter 4
  • Conclusion and Future scope
• References
• LIST OF TABLES

Objectives and Key Themes

This thesis investigates techniques for accurately estimating the Coefficient of Performance (COP) of industrial cooling systems. The primary objective is to develop methodologies for determining mass flow rate, a crucial factor in COP calculation, without requiring system shutdown or installation of dedicated measurement equipment. The research explores practical applications of various techniques, including cooling tower analysis, pump curve methodology, and ultrasonic flowmeter technology.

• Accurate COP Estimation in Industrial Cooling Systems
• Mass Flow Rate Determination without System Interruption
• Comparison and Evaluation of Different Estimation Techniques
• Practical Application of Cooling Tower Analysis, Pump Curve Methodology, and Ultrasonic Flowmeters
• Energy Efficiency Improvement in Chiller Plant Systems

Chapter Summaries

Chapter 1 introduces the topic of COP estimation in industrial cooling systems, providing a comprehensive overview of relevant literature, chiller types, cooling towers, and factors influencing system efficiency. The chapter also establishes the problem statement and outlines the objectives of the research. Chapter 2 delves into the experimental procedures employed in the study, covering the methodologies used for cooling tower analysis, pump curve determination, and ultrasonic flowmeter measurements. Chapter 3 presents the results of the experiments and discusses the findings in detail, highlighting the effectiveness and limitations of each technique.

Keywords

This thesis focuses on the crucial topic of energy efficiency in industrial cooling systems. The research revolves around the concept of Coefficient of Performance (COP) and its relationship to mass flow rate. Key themes include the development and evaluation of techniques for estimating mass flow rate without system shutdown, using methodologies like cooling tower analysis, pump curve determination, and ultrasonic flowmeter technology. Practical applications and efficiency improvements in chiller plant systems are also central to this work.