ASHRAE/CMR code Prep Quiz

Topics: ASHRAE/CMR

Quiz Result Settings

1: Pressure vessels nameplate markings must be compliant with the

  • ASHRAE 34 Standards
  • CMR-588 & CMR-528
  • ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • All of the Above

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

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

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

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

4: Which refrigerant was still able to be vented to the atmosphere after July 1, 1992?

  • R-113
  • R-12
  • R-22
  • R-11

5: A factory-sealed system containing less than 22lbs. of Group A1 refrigerant

  • does not require a pressure-limiting device
  • shall have a pressure limiting device installed on the high side of the system
  • shall have a pressure limiting device and a pressure relief valve installed
  • shall be inspected by the Boiler of Inspectors bi-annually

6: Refrigerant systems containing Group I refrigerants can be installed in or on public stairways.

  • True
  • False

7: Class T machine room

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

8: Can ammonia be used on domestic system?

  • yes, for systems under 10 tons
  • no
  • yes
  • no, unless there is proper ventilation system installed

9: A 3-cubic foot receiver must have what type of relief valve?

  • fusible plug
  • relief valve
  • rupture device
  • none of the above

10: All electrical work done on refrigeration systems must comply with

  • Department of Energy
  • ASHREA-15 Section 9.2.1
  • NEC and Massachusetts Modifications
  • OSHA

11: Liquid level gauges shall have _____________ with one exception being that of the liquid level gauge bull’s eye type.

  • color-coded glass to determine type of refrigerant
  • moisture indicators
  • automatic closing shut-off valves
  • All of the above

12: Can you use Ammonia in industrial applications?

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

13: Joints in piping for refrigeration containing parts must withstand temperatures of ___?

  • 700F
  • 600F
  • 1000F
  • 800F

14: Who approves containers for refrigerants?

  • D.O.T
  • E.P.A
  • D.O.E
  • D.O.D

15: When liquid receivers are used, the liquid refrigerant shall not exceed _______percent of the volume at 90F.

  • 75%
  • 90%
  • 99%
  • 80%

16: Refrigeration piping before being buried shall be

  • leak tested
  • encased in pipe duct
  • pressure tested
  • All of the above

17: Defined process piping by code CMR (528)

  • Any piping that conveys a solid, liquid or gas that is not part of the plumbing or fire protection system
  • Any piping in an industrial space
  • Any piping in an industrial or commercial space
  • All of the above

18: A “U” or “UM” marking a on a nameplate of a pressure vessels signifies compliance with Section VIII of

  • the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
  • Section 11.3.1.5 ASHRAE 15 Standard
  • the ANSI Standard 10.7.2
  • both the ANSI Standard 10.7.2 and ASHRAE 15 Standard 11.3.1.5

19: The Board of Boilers adopts by reference

  • the MACS Pressure Vessel Code of Massachusetts
  • the 1997 ANSI/ASHRAE Safety Code
  • Montreal Protocol Safety Code
  • MSCA Code

20: Which of the following is an inorganic refrigerant?

  • R-22
  • Ammonia
  • Chlorofluorocarbons
  • All of the above

21: 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
  • 330 lbs
  • 500 lbs

22: Pressure relief valves shall be marked with the data from

  • Section XIII Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section IV Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section I Division VIII of ASME Boiler & Pressure Code
  • Section VIII Division of the ASME Boiler & Pressure Code

23: Dual-pressure relief devices should be installed on

  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or more
  • vessels of 10 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or less
  • vessels of 3 cubic feet or more

24: Pressure limiting devices are not required for systems containing less then ________ refrigerants.

  • 13.9 lbs
  • 44 lbs
  • 22 lbs
  • 6.6 lbs

25: How are refrigerant blends classified?

  • Based on the oil used
  • Based on best case Fractionation
  • Blends don't have to be classified
  • Based on worst case fractionation