Chapter - 113,114,115 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the saturation temperature of water and what is the atmospheric temperature?

A

100*C

101.325 kPa

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2
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In a closed vessel, the boiling point of water and the condensing point of its vapour can be raised by…

A

Increasing the pressure in the vessel, and also lowered by decreasing the pressure

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3
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Definition of: Sensible heat

A

The heat removed from the substance

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4
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Definition of: Latent heat

A

The heat absorbed by the refrigerant

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5
Q

What is 1 degree Celsius equal to in Fahrenheit?

A

1.8 degrees Fahrenheit

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6
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Definition of: Capacity of a Refrigeration System

A

Capacity of any Refrigeration system is the rate at which it will remove heat from the refrigerated medium.

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7
Q

Which system of measurement is Fahrenheit, Tons, Btu, and pounds (lbs)?

Which system of measurement is Celsius, Joules, Kilojoules, Kilowatts, Tonnes, and Kilograms?

A
  • Imperial

- Metric

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8
Q

A metric tonne of refrigeration is approximately _____ greater than an imperial ton of refrigeration.

  • 30%
  • 15%
  • 85%
  • 10%
A

10%

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9
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The rate at which a system will remove heat from the refrigerated medium is defined as

A

Net Refrigeration Effect

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10
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Definition of: Coefficient of Performance (COP)

A

Is the ratio of heat absorbed from the refrigerated medium by the evaporator to the amount of energy used to drive the compressor.

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11
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Definition of: Compression Ratio

A

Is the clearance volume plus the piston displacement divided by the clearance volume.

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12
Q

Name and describe the groups of refrigerants

A

Groups A1, A2, A3 are non-toxic but flammable

Groups B1, B2, are highly-toxic but nonflammable

Group B3 is highly-toxic and highly flammable

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13
Q

Thermodynamic properties of refrigerants are…

A

The properties that directly affect the movement of heat

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14
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EXAM QUESTION

The saturation temperature (boiling temperature) of a liquid in a closed vessel can be raised or lowered by…

A

Raising or lowering the pressure in the closed vessel

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15
Q

Define miscibility

A

The ability of a refrigerant to be dissolved

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16
Q

What is leakage tendency

A

The bigger the mass, the harder it is to escape small openings

17
Q

EXAM QUESTION

What are two reasons moisture she be avoided?

A

1- it will cause ice to form between the expansion valves

2- may cause acid formation resulting in corrosion

18
Q

What are the five parts of a closed type refrigerator?

A
Expansion valve 
Evaporator
Compressor
Condenser
Receiver
19
Q

EXAM QUESTION

What is another term for a direct refrigeration system?

A

Direct expansion systems

20
Q

What is the Difference between a direct system and an indirect system?

A

The evaporator in a direct system is inside the refrigerated area

21
Q

What is the role of an economizer?

A

It controls the amount of refrigerant flowing from the condenser to the evaporator

22
Q

What are the two parts of an economizer?

A

Upper and lower

23
Q

What refrigeration unit uses an economizer?

A

Centrifugal unit

24
Q

What are the three types of compressors

A

Reciprocating
Rotary
Centrifugal

25
Q

Explain a reciprocating compressor

A

It is very similar to a piston, which has two strokes, a suction and discharge stroke

26
Q

What are the two types of suction and discharge valves

A

Flexible reed and none flexible