Compresseor Pre-test quiz 2

Question 1

An overload relief valve must be built into an oil pump to protect the system against excessively high oil pressure

Answer 1

true

Question 2

A crankcase heater prevents liquid refrigerant from being trapped with the oil in the compressor crankcase

Answer 2

true

Question 3

A compressor with a splash lubrication system must have greater clearances than a compressor with a pressure lubrication system

Answer 3

false

Question 4

A screw compressor produces the most vibration of all compressor types

Answer 4

false

Question 5

In a water cooled compressor, coil water is sprayed onto the motor windings inside the compressor dome

Answer 5

false

Question 6

on external drive compressors , the crankshaft seal rubbing surfaces should be lubricated

Answer 6

true

Question 7

All hermetic compressors require a crankshaft seal

Answer 7

false

Question 8

The vanes on a rotating vane compressor may be brought into contact with the cylinder walls by spring pressure or centrifugal force

Answer 8

true

Question 9

A _____ compressor compresses vapour between a matched set of helical rotors

Answer 9

screw

Question 10

An ______ is used to temporarily reduce cylinder pressure during compressor start up

a) splash system
b) gasket
c) muffler
d) unloader

Answer 10

unloader

Question 11

Which of the following statements regarding mufflers is false?

a) mufflers may be installed on the compressor inlet or outlet or both
b) mufflers reduce noise caused by gas pulsation
c) mufflers are used only in hermetic compressors

Answer 11

c) mufflers are used only on hermetic compressors

Question 12

Which type of screw compressor is typically used on ammonia or other high pressure systems?

a) open- drive
b) hermetic
c) both a and b
d) neither a or b

Answer 12

open drive

Question 13

Which of the following methods is not used to modulate the capacity of a scroll compressor?

a) a variable speed motor moves the orbiting scroll at different speeds depending on the load
b) an unloader is used to hold the intake valve open so compression cannot take place
c) a fixed and orbiting scrolls are briefly moved apart opening gaps between the vapour pockets

Answer 13

b)

Question 14

which of the following explains why exhaust valves present more problems than intake valves?

a) intake valves are continuously lubricated by oil
b) exhaust valves operate at higher temps
c) exhaust valve seats are more likely to collect carbon than intake valve seats
d) all of the above

Answer 14

d) all of the above

Question 15

In reciprocating compressors, the intake and exhaust valves are located on the_______?

a) cylinder head
b) dome
c) crank case
d) valve plate

Answer 15

valve plate

Question 16

Reciprocating compressors can be classified by _________

a) cylinder arrangement
b) number of cylinders
c) type of crankshaft
d) all of the above

Answer 16

all of the above

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why electrical connections and starting relays on hermetic compressors are typically installed outside the comp housing?

a) electrical arcing could break down and contaminate refrigerant leading to a compressor burnout
b) most refrigerants are highly flammable
c) refrigerant is highly corrosive and would damage electrical components
d) all of the above

Answer 17

a)

Question 18

which of the following statements regarding open drive compressors is false?

a) all open drive compressors have a shaft seal
b) open drive compressors are available in hermetic and semi hermetic models
c) open drive compressors may be belt driven or direct -driven
d) all of the above

Answer 18

b) open drive compressors are available in hermetic and semi-hermetic models

Question 19

which of the following best describes the action of a dual capacity reciprocating compressor?

a) one piston is attached to a quick release connecting rod, when the crankshaft reversed direction the connecting rod disconnects from the crankshaft disabling the piston
b) one piston has a release valve built into the piston head. when the crankshaft reversed direction the valve opens to prevent compression
c) one piston is on a moveable eccentric. when the crankshaft reversed direction, the eccentric centres on the crankshaft disabling the piston
d) none of the above

Answer 19

c) one piston is on a moveable eccentric

Question 20

which type of compressor is most similar in construction to an automobile engine?

a) rotary
b) centrifugal
c) reciprocating
d) screw

Answer 20

c) reciprocating