Refrigeration System Design
Designed and analyzed a refrigeration system to evaluate cooling efficiency, heat transfer performance, and refrigerant flow optimization.
Louisiana State University — Engineering Measurements Lab
Our team analyzed system behavior under varying operating conditions using experimental data collected from a refrigeration apparatus containing a compressor, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator coil. We evaluated how refrigerant flowrate influenced turbulence, overall heat transfer coefficient (U), and system efficiency, identifying operating conditions that maximized refrigeration performance.
The project concluded with the conceptual design of a refrigeration system capable of cooling commercial fudge production trays, including cooling load calculations, compressor power requirements, safety factors, and energy balance analysis.
Key Engineering Concepts
Refrigeration cycle analysis
Heat exchanger performance
Coefficient of Performance (COP)
Heat transfer optimization
Energy balances
Refrigerant flow analysis
Thermal system design
Tools & Methods
Experimental refrigeration system testing
Data analysis and performance modeling
Heat transfer calculations
Thermodynamic analysis
Engineering presentation and technical communication
Key Outcomes
Identified optimal refrigerant flow conditions for maximizing COP
Evaluated the relationship between turbulence and heat transfer performance
Designed a small-scale industrial refrigeration application with calculated cooling and power requirements
Presented technical findings and engineering recommendations through a formal presentation