Refrigeration Protocols Flashcards
Which environmental issue is addressed by the Kyoto Protocol?
Climate Change / Global Warming / Greenhouse effect
Which Refrigerant from the following has the least impact on direct global warming
R134a
R404a
R717
R744
R717 (ammonia)
What is the energy efficiency ratio of a refrigeration system?
Refrigeration effect / compressor work done
What happens if the difference between condensing and evaporating temperatures decrease?
work done decreases and discharge temperature decreases
Which refrigerant types are covered by the Kyoto Protocol?
HFC’s / PFC’s
Which of the following gasses is not covered by the Kyoto Protocol?
Hydroflourocarbons
Carbon Dioxide
Methane
Hydrocarbons
Hydrocarbons (HC)
Which of the following has the highest GWP (Global warming Potential)?
R22
R134a
R290
R404a
R404a
Which of the following has the lowest GWP
R404a
R134a
R410a
R407c
R134a
Indirect global warming results from
Inefficient Refrigeration systems
Direct global warming results from
Refrigerant leaking into the atmosphere
Which of the following is classed as an Ozone Depleting Substance?
R123a
R22
R600
R744a
R22
What is the energy efficiency ratio for a heat pump system?
Heating Capacity / Total system input power
Refrigerants that are least damaging should have
Low GWP and Low ODP
Which Gas is most damaging to the atmosphere?
Chlorine
What is the Kyoto Protocol
An agreement between various countries to limit the emission of greenhouse gasses into the atmosphere