ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: R-12. R-22, and R-40 are considered Group I refrigerants.

  • True
  • False

2: NH3 is

  • ammonia
  • lithium bromide
  • R-718
  • R-508A

3: According to ASHRAE Standard-15 9.8 Positive Displacement Compressor Protection, the pressure-relief device discharge into

  • the low-pressure side of the system
  • the high side of the system
  • the liquid receiver
  • both a and c are correct

4: Pressure vessels with an internal volume of 10 cubic feet or more

  • shall use fusible plugs
  • shall use rupture discs or duel pressure relief valves
  • shall use pressure relief devices or fusible plugs
  • shall use pressure relief devices

5: The total amount of refrigerant stored in a machinery room in all containers not provided with relief valves shall not exceed

  • 55 lbs
  • 660 lbs
  • 550 lbs
  • 330 lbs.

6: An evaporator coil located near heating coil shall have a pressure-relief device installed within ______ inches of the evaporator.

  • 36
  • 24
  • 48
  • 18

7: Pressure relief devices are marked with a ____________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • UM or UL
  • UL and UM
  • UV or UR
  • UL and UR

8: Setting a pressure relief device shall not exceed ___ of the design pressure

  • 90%
  • 100%
  • 75%
  • 80%

9: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • lavender
  • silver
  • white
  • light green

10: pressure relief valves must discharge to the atmosphere at a location not less than 15 feet from ground level and ____ feet from any window, ventilation opening, or exits of buildings.

  • 10
  • 20
  • 15
  • 25

11: Can you use Ammonia in industrial applications?

  • Yes, always
  • Yes, Under certain condidtions
  • No, never
  • When mixed with R-718

12: What must be done if refrigeration lines pass through a concrete floor?

  • insulated
  • installed through a pipe casing
  • leak checked
  • moisture barrier

13: The pressure relief device of a positive displacement compressor shall discharge in the ______________or in accordance with 9.7.8

  • the vapor side of the system
  • low side of the system
  • the liquid side of the system
  • high side of the system

14: All welding done on any refrigeration system or piping covered by 522 CMR 9.00 shall be performed by a according to Section IX of the ASME code

  • licensed technician
  • licensed welder
  • competent welder
  • welder qualified

15: The dial of a pressure gauge, when installed on the high side of a system be graduated 1.2 times the designed pressure.

  • True
  • False

16: Evaporators within 18" of a heating coil must be equipped with a

  • high limit control
  • pressure relief device
  • low limit control
  • zone valve

17: What type of pressure relief device is used on a CO2 system?

  • Fusible plug
  • Glove valve
  • Rupture disk
  • Gate valve

18: The ____ design is the maximum pressure for which a specific part of a refrigeration system is designed.

  • low pressure
  • design pressure
  • critical pressure
  • high pressure

19: Halogen refrigerants are corrosive to which type of metal?

  • magnesium
  • copper
  • black iron
  • stainless steel

20: What happens after your initial inspection of a pressure vessel?

  • Inspector leaves a metal tag with a certification listed on it
  • Notify the AHJ to let them know that the system been inspected
  • Notify the Fire Marshal that the system has been inspected and approved
  • There is a temporary shut-down until a final inspection can be performed.

21: Class T machine room

  • has no flame producing apparatus permanently installed
  • shall have remote controls to stop the action of the refrigerant compressor
  • shall include closets used for setting equipment
  • shall have refrigerant leak detecting systems installed inside and outside the room

22: _____ and its alloys are suitable for use with ammonia systems.

  • Copper
  • Aluminum
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium

23: The Department that certifies the transportation of refrigerant is the

  • DOT
  • EPA
  • EPO
  • RSES

24: No open flames are allowed in the machinery room unless?

  • Approved by the installing contractor
  • Never can be allowed
  • Only when combustion air is provided from outside of the machinery room
  • Approved by the authorized person

25: Relief valves are rated in

  • pounds of air per hour
  • gallons of water per minute
  • gallons of water per hour
  • pounds of air per minute