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I you increase the pressure of a liquid, its____ temperature will _____ meaning that it will boil at a higher temperature.
saturation; increase
At a temperature of -30°F, the enthalpy of the saturated liquid refrigerant (hr ) is 3.5 Btu/b. The
enthlapy of evaporation (hip ) is 87 4 Btu/b What is the enthalpy of the saturated vapor (hg )?
90.9 Btu,lb
In the following diagram of a refrigeration cycle, the line between points_____ represents the amount of subcooling.
2&3
Choose values from the list below when making your calculations:
Condensing pressure = 232 psia
Evaporating pressure = 61 psia
Refrigerating effect = 62 Btu/lb
Enthalpy of condenser pressure = 115 Btu/lb
Enthalpy at evaporator pressure = 98 Btu/lb
One ton of refrigeration - 200 Btu/min
One horsepower = 33 000 ft 1b/min -
- 42 4 Blu/min
10.3Hp
Liqund tefugerant can be subcooled by transferring hot euther to the atmosphere in the condenser or to the____
It tho suction line heat exchanger
Refrigerant vapor
In the ASHRAE standard designations of refrigerant, the
Letter R is being replaced by letters identifying the chemical structure
Temperature glide occurs only in____
refrigerants
Blended
ASHRAE classifies refrigerants according to how hazardous they are. The most hazardous refrigerants are rated____
B3
When handling out and storing refrigerants , you must protect yourself by
avoiding any open flame
The ozone layer in the earths atmosphere is important, because it
Absorbs ultraviolet radiation from the sun
CFCs contribule to the greenhouse effect by
absorbing infrared radiation
In order to minimize the release of CFCs into the atmosphere, refrigeration service technicians must
recyele refrigerants on-site, if possible
A recycled refrigerant may be placed in
The system from which it was removed
During The installation of a new system lhe chance of future refrigerant leaks can be reduced by
installing a muffler in the compressor discharge line
 To reduce the depletion of the ozone layer, the U.S. government has implemented laws requiring the
testing and certification of all technicians whose work can cause the
release of harmful refrigerants.
The EPA’s final rule concerning the handling of refrigerants and refrigeration equipment requires
certifying the equipment used in recycling and reclaiming refrigerants
The compressor for an active recovery system is part of the_____ The compressor for a passive recovery systern is part of the____
recovery equipment; systern being serviced
Technicians who work on residential air conditioning systems must have at least_____certification
Type ll
Which of the following documents is required by the FPA?
Certification activity report
Which of the following is a conlaminant that can be removed by a filter-drier?
Acid
An absorption type desiccant holds water by means ol a(n)_____ action, but an adsorption-type desiocant holds water by means of a(n)____action.
Chemical; mechanical
If you mount a filter-drier in a vertical suction line the mlet should be located at the top so that____cannot become lapped inside.
Oil
When selecting a filter-drier, you need lo base your selection in part on the
minimum particle size it can trap
When installing a filter-drier in a refrigeration system, you should
wear safety goggles
You can pinpoint leaks in a new refrigeration system by charging the system with_____ and using a _____
Nitrogen, soap solution
When preparing to us a gauge manifold in servicing a pressurized refrigeration system, you connect its high side charging hose to the
Compressor discharge service valve
To check the charge in a refrigeration system vou can look al the______ in the liquid lines. If the change is low you will probebly see
sight glass; bubbles
In using the deep-vacuum method of dehydrating a refrigeration system, you lower the pressure to about _____ microns or less. With the vacuum pump turned off a gradual rise in to about pressure lells you the system is
1,000; not dry
You can tell whether you have charged a refrigeration systern with the correct amount of refrigerant by checking the
weight of the refrigerant used
The miscibility of a refrigerant oil is its abilty to
mix with the refrigerant
Oil that becomes mixed will the refrigerant in a system can cause which of the following problems?
Clogged desiccant
 An oil separator is located between the_____the______ in order to keep oil out of the condenser and evaporalor
compressor: condenser
Moisture in a refrigeration systom causes a variety of problems, including
blockage in cold parts of the system
Belore you check the oil level in the sight- glass on a relrigeration comprossor, you should stop the compressor for at least____ The compressor should be____
while you check the oil level
ten minutes: stopped
Which of the following is a kind of kinetic-displacement compressor?
Centrifugal
Which of the following is part of a scroll compressor?
Swing link
A multiple stage refrigeration system has more than one
Compressor
When selecting a replacement compressor you need to make sure the replacement will operate
(with/at) the proper
Discharge pressure
Among reciprocating compressors, the crankshaft is usually vertical in a(n)_____
compressor, but horzontal in a(n)_____
compressor
full-hermetic, open
On the pistons of reciprocating compressors, the______ ring(s) prevent oil from reaching the compression chamber. The_____ ring(s) prevent refrigerant from escaping around the piston during compression.
Bottom; top
Which of the following is a method of distributing lubricating oil in a reciprocating compressor?
Crankshaft splash
A cylinder unloader reduces the capacity of a reciprocating compressor by allowing refrigerant to Now through the_____
port during the____stroke.
suction; compression
One way of reducing vibration problems in reciprocating compressors involves the use of
spring mounts
One advantage of rotary compressors over reciprocating compressors is that the
Vibration is less
Slugging is the entry of______
collapse of______refrigerant into a compressor Cavitation is the formation and in a liquid flowing under pressure.
liquid; vapor pockets
One purpose of the accumulator on a rotary compressor is to
keep dirt and debris out of the compressor
Helical compressors differ from rotary compressors in that they have
No vanes
In a scroll compressor, one scroll is stationary and the other______ Refrigerant enters the ______scrolls at the
and leaves at the center.
orbits; outer edge
The amount of compression in a centrifugal compressor depends on the______ the impeller which depends in turn on the impeller’s________and rate of rotation.
tip speed of; diameter
In reverse hydrostatic sealing the flow of____ across the seal opposes the flow of____ across the bearing.
refrigerant vapor, oil
In multistage centrifugal compressors, thrust loads are reduced by
Opposing impellers
The purpose of a purge system on a condenser is to eliminate_____ from the refrigeration system.
Air
Reducing a compressor’s capacity by closing pre-rotation vanes raises the pressure in the system’s_____
Evaporator
Which of the following is an important factor to consider when selecting a motor to run a refrigeration compressor?
Horsepower rating
Which of the following motors can be used in hermetic compressors?
Capacitor-start, induction-run
You can reverse the direction of a single-phase induction motor by
reversing the connection of either the starting or running winding
To change a dual-voltage motor to run on 240 V inslead of 120 V, you need to
connect the two running windings in series
A single-phase motor used in a hermetic compressor has a relay to disconnect the starting winding from the circuit when the motor approaches its running speed One kind of relay operates when the current in the______winding falls to a preset value Another kind operateswhen the voltage across the_____winding rises to a preset value
running; starting
The two basic categories of motor starting devices are
contactors and starters
A reduced vollage starter lirits the current to the motor at startup in order to prevent
voltage drops to other equipment
Overload protection for compressor motors may be provided by a(n)
external bimetallic disk
Crankcase heaters are especially useful on compressors that are subjected to
Cold climates
Installing a suction-line accumulator can protect a compressor from damage caused by
Slugging
The “first rule” of preventative maintenance for compressors and related components is to
follow the manufacturer’s recommended maintenance schedules and
procedures
Typical preventative maintenance procedures for compressors and related equipment include
listening for unusual noises
A compressor may overheat because of a(n)
Low oil level
When pumping down a compressor for service, run the compressor with the valve on the suction line closed, then close the valve on the discharge line and stop the compressor Repeat this process until the pressure holds at_____DSIg
+2 to +5
After disassembling a reciprocating compressor and cleaning the parts, you should inspect the parts for
excessive wear on bearing surfaces