unit9 Basic Concepts of Compression and Absorption Refrigeration Flashcards
Refrigerant compressors:
Select one:
a. Must have intercoolers
b. Could be the centrifugal type
c. Use automotive-style suction and discharge valves
d. Have more cooling fins than air compressors
b. Could be the centrifugal type
The major building occupancy classes include all of the following, except:
Select one:
a. Institutional
b. Industrial
c. Educational
d. Commercial
c. Educational
Heat that causes an increase in temperature, is called \_\_\_\_\_ heat: Select one: a. Radiant b. Sensible c. Latent d. Convective
b. Sensible
One tonne of refrigeration is: Select one: a. 13958 kJ per day b. 1000 kg of mass c. 233 kJ per minute d. 13958 J per hour
c. 233 kJ per minute
In a closed vessel, the boiling point of a liquid can be raised by:
Select one:
a. Raising the liquid level in the vessel
b. Lowering the pressure in the vessel
c. Raising the pressure in the vessel
d. Decreasing the temperature in the vessel
c. Raising the pressure in the vessel
R-134a Select one: a. is non-toxic b. has a strong, pungent odour c. is explosive when mixed with air d. is an ozone-depleting substance
a. is non-toxic
With regard to economizers installed on packaged air-conditioning chillers, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Select one:
a. Economizers control the flow of liquid refrigerant from the evaporator to the condenser
b. Liquid refrigerant levels in each chamber are controlled by float operated valves
c. The upper float chamber is connected to the bottom of the condenser
d. The economizer is made of two chambers
a. Economizers control the flow of liquid refrigerant from the evaporator to the condenser
The CSA B52 code requires that \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ shall be provided on all systems operating above atmospheric pressure. Select one: a. pressure limiting devices b. temperature cutout devices c. flow switches d. purgers
a. pressure limiting devices
All refrigeration evaporators:
Select one:
a. require regular defrosting
b. are part of the high side of the system
c. are located between the expansion valve and the king valve.
d. are flooded with refrigerant
e. boil liquid refrigerant at low pressure and low temperature
e. boil liquid refrigerant at low pressure and low temperature
Refrigeration valves should be identified with a tag that has:
Select one:
a. the valve number in the system, the fluid temperature, and its state
b. the valve number in the system, the fluid, and its state
c. the temperature, pressure, and type of fluid
d. the fluid temperature, pressure, and state
b. the valve number in the system, the fluid, and its state
Which of the following is not found on the low side of an ammonia absorption refrigeration system? Select one: a. Evaporator b. Generator c. Absorber d. Low pressure ammonia vapour
b. Generator
What must be located outside a Class T machinery room?
Select one:
a. Light switches
b. Machinery shut off switch
c. Spare flashlights
d. Disposable coveralls
b. Machinery shut off switch
A chemical dot placed under the lens of a sight glass that is exposed to liquid refrigerant monitors
Select one:
a. Liquid flow
b. Refrigerant levels
c. The presence of moisture in the refrigerant
d. Vapour flow
c. The presence of moisture in the refrigerant
What type of evaporator contains only a small amount of liquid refrigerant at any time? Select one: a. Dry evaporator b. Flooded evaporator c. A liquid overfeed evaporator d. A bare-tube evaporator
a. Dry evaporator
If the first column of a refrigeration table lists the saturation temperature of a refrigerant, which column will most likely list the saturation pressure? Select one: a. Column 1 b. Column 2 c. Column 3 d. Column 4
b. Column 2
The refrigeration evaporator that increases heat exchange by crimping several thin metal plates to single-wall tubes is a Select one: a. Plate surface evaporator b. Bare tube evaporator c. Shell and tube evaporator d. Finned tube evaporator
d. Finned tube evaporator
Positive pressure testing of a new refrigeration system may be done
Select one:
a. by pressurizing the system with the compressor
b. by filling the system with oxygen, and then checking for leaks
c. by filling the system with an inert gas, and then performing a soap bubble test.
d. by performing a hydrostatic test, using softened water
c. by filling the system with an inert gas, and then performing a soap bubble test.
The safety head of a refrigeration compressor is designed to:
Select one:
a. Unload cylinders if over-loaded
b. Relieve pressure due to liquid in the cylinder
c. Prevent damage due to freeze-up
d. Take the place of a safety relief valve
b. Relieve pressure due to liquid in the cylinder
Which of the following is not a component of a closed cycle compression refrigeration system? Select one: a. Evaporator b. Compressor c. Absorber d. Condenser
c. Absorber
Group “A” refrigerants: Select one: a. are non-flammable b. are moderately flammable c. have low toxicity d. are natural refrigerants
c. have low toxicity
Ammonia piping (according to IIAR), should be labelled in:
Select one:
a. Orange background with black letters
b. Red background with white letters
c. Orange background with white letters
d. Yellow background with black letters
a. Orange background with black letters
The absorber in the lithium bromide refrigeration system is equipped with a pump
Select one:
a. To force water into a finely divided state
b. To decrease the refrigerant evaporation point
c. To speed the absorption of water vapour
d. To keep the cycle pressure constant
c. To speed the absorption of water vapour
Ammonia systems are seldom used for air conditioning purposes in large building mainly because ammonia:
Select one:
a. systems require more power than most building systems can provide.
b. is too toxic.
c. does not provide sufficient cooling capacity for large installations.
d. systems require too much maintenance.
b. is too toxic.
The refrigerant R-134a belongs to the following safety group: Select one: a. A2 b. B1 c. A3 d. A1
d. A1
In a refrigeration system, the liquid refrigerant is changed to a gas in the: Select one: a. Condenser b. Receiver c. Compressor d. Evaporator
d. Evaporator
Which of these statements about automatic expansion valves is FALSE?
Select one:
a. The automatic expansion valve maintains constant evaporator pressure, while the compressor is operating, regardless of the load.
b. The automatic expansion valve is usually used with multiple cooling coils connected to the same compressor.
c. A spring exerting a downward force on the diaphragm tends to open the automatic expansion valve.
d. When the compressor stops, the valve automatically closes.
b. The automatic expansion valve is usually used with multiple cooling coils connected to the same compressor.
In an Ammonia Absorption refrigeration system, what is used as the absorbent? Select one: a. Ammonia b. Lithium Bromide c. Water d. R-717
c. Water
The rate at which a refrigeration system removes heat from the refrigerated medium is defined as: Select one: a. the Coefficient of Performance b. the Net Cooling Effect c. the refrigeration capacity. d. the Compression Ratio
c. the refrigeration capacity.
Dry and flooded evaporators differ primarily in what respect?
Select one:
a. The dry evaporator is designed to cool gases only
b. The heat transfer surfaces of a flooded evaporator are kept covered with liquid refrigerant
c. Flooded systems primarily use Group B1 and B2 refrigerants
d. Dry evaporators use low-side floats, whereas flooded evaporators use high-side floats
b. The heat transfer surfaces of a flooded evaporator are kept covered with liquid refrigerant
When a liquid evaporates, it Select one: a. Gains sensible heat b. Gains latent heat c. Loses sensible heat d. Loses latent heat
b. Gains latent heat
Absorption refrigeration systems may use waste in order to
Select one:
a. pressurize the system
b. evaporate water from the weak lithium bromide
c. decrease the evaporation point of the refrigerant
d. maintain a minimum load on the system, during periods of low cooling demand
e. To increase the lithium boiling point.
b. evaporate water from the weak lithium bromide
The most common Group B refrigerant is Select one: a. R-290 b. R-717 c. R-134a d. R-22
b. R-717
An example of a high leak probability system is a:
Select one:
a. a double indirect system
b. a Class T system
c. a direct expansion system
d. an indirect closed system
c. a direct expansion system
In an ammonia absorption refrigeration system, the \_\_\_\_\_ ammonia is absorbed by the \_\_\_\_\_ aqua. Select one: a. Vapourized, weak b. Vapourized, strong c. Liquid, weak d. Liquid, warm
a. Vapourized, weak
Which of the following steps is NOT part of a start-up of a reciprocating or rotary compressor refrigerating system?
Select one:
a. Check for proper oil level in the compressor
b. Open shutoff valves in the cooling water supply and return lines of water-cooled condensers
c. Valves in pressure piping should be closed
d. Check the setting of high and low pressure cut-off switches
c. Valves in pressure piping should be closed
With regard to a refrigeration system pressurestat, which of the following statements is FALSE?
Select one:
a. The control is connected to the suction line of the compressor
b. The control consists of a switch actuated through a linkage arrangement connected to a bellows or diaphragm
c. A pressurestat should be used in conjunction with an automatic expansion valve
d. When the pressure drops to the minimum allowable the switch acts opposite to a thermostat and opens
c. A pressurestat should be used in conjunction with an automatic expansion valve