Didactic Bench for Simulation of Refrigeration System Failures

(Educational & Vocational Training Equipment)

Functionality:

This educational training bench is designed for comprehensive instruction in the operation and troubleshooting of refrigeration systems. It allows students and trainees to:

• Study the basic principles of refrigeration systems

• Analyze and troubleshoot 30 different types of failures across refrigeration, electrical, and control systems

• Understand the parallel coupling of evaporators

• Explore various expansion and relaxation modes

Technical Specifications:

• Refrigeration Circuit:

  • Includes a hermetic compressor (R134a refrigerant) with a power rating of 1/6 HP

  • Equipped with an oil separator, vapor-liquid heat exchanger, and VPC (Pressure Control Valve)

• Mounting:

  • System is mounted on a mobile chassis with locking castors for ease of movement and stability

• Instrumentation & Controls:

  • Voltage and variable current circuits with standard safety and control features

  • Essential refrigeration instrumentation, including:

    • Temperature measurement and display

    • Pressure gauges: -20 to +10 bar and 0 to 30 bar manometers

    • Float-type refrigerant flow meter

• Visual Aids:

  • A color-coded synoptic panel representing all system circuits, mounted on a durable painted metal frame

• Includes a complete set of components to support a full didactic program for hands-on learning