Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: The color code of a tank of ammonia is

  • white
  • light green
  • lavender
  • silver

2: Group A3 refrigerants have a ______ flammability rating than Group B1 refrigerants

  • there is no Group B1 refrigerants
  • higher
  • lower
  • the same

3: What pipe can not be used for refrigeration?

  • M
  • L
  • N
  • K

4: The solution that is pumped into the concentrator in an absorption chiller is referred to as the

  • strong solution
  • absorbed solution
  • concentrated solution
  • weak solution

5: If the power element on an expansion valve should lose its charge, the valve would

  • Close
  • Under feed
  • Over feed
  • Stay open

6: Sensible heat is the heat added to a substance to

  • cause evaporation
  • change its state
  • raise its temperature
  • freeze it

7: Indirect systems using Group II refrigerants

  • shall be used for mechanical equipment only
  • shall be used in refrigeration system in excess of 1,000 lbs
  • shall have all refrigerant containing parts except piping, installed in a Class T machine room
  • shall be used in refrigeration system less than 1,000 lbs

8: Fusible plugs must have what marked on them?

  • Melting temperature in F
  • Melting temperature in C
  • Opening pressure
  • All of the above

9: A halide torch is most useful with a freon compression system

  • to detect refrigeration leaks in piping joints
  • to remove from from TXV's and evaporator coils
  • to release a sticking valve
  • to sweat flanges on the refrigeration piping

10: Increasing superheat will do what to your system?

  • Decrease liquid flow
  • Increase gas flow
  • Increase liquid flow
  • Nothing

11: A cross charged power element on an expansion valve would normally be used in what temperature range?

  • 30F to 50F
  • 0F-38F
  • -100F to -40F
  • -40F to 0F

12: The level of voltage caused by back electromagnetic force that opens the contacts of a potential relay in order to take the start capacitor out of the circuit is

  • lift voltage
  • pick up voltage
  • boost voltage
  • run voltage

13: A Low-Probability System

  • is a system highly likely to leak form a failed connection or component of such system
  • is such that any leak will cause injury or death to anyone within a 100 square foot area
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection can not enter the occupied space
  • is such that a leak of refrigerant from a failed connection will enter the occupied space

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

  • 55 lbs
  • 500 lbs
  • 660 lbs
  • 330 lbs

15: What is the minimum size of the discharge pipe?

  • Same size as the outlet of the relief valve
  • One pipe size larger that the inlet of the relief valve
  • Depends on size of manifold
  • All of the above

16: Capacity control on an absorption system is typically accomplished by varying the

  • rate at which heat is supplied to the generator
  • pressure setting on the system's rupture disc
  • speed of the condenser water circulator pump
  • speed of the chilled water circulatory pump

17: What is the minimum height refrigeration piping should be placed against walls?

  • 6'
  • Ceiling height
  • 72"
  • 7.25'

18: "I" represents _______ in the Watt's law formula.

  • amperage
  • watts
  • reactance
  • voltage

19: Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less shall be protected by

  • a fusible plug
  • a pressure relief device
  • either a fusible plug or a pressure relief device
  • Pressure vessels having an inside diameter of 6” or less need no such protection unless otherwise specified

20: If the spring is adjusted to increase the superheat, this new setting will

  • allow more liquid into the evaporator
  • have no effect on the frost line
  • shorten the frost line
  • lengthen the frost line

21: Starting relays for a single phase compressors are used to remove the starting circuit from operation when the motor reaches approximately ____ percent of its speed.

  • 75
  • 50
  • 100
  • 24

22: The absorber shell contains the

  • evaporator and the absorber
  • condenser and the generator
  • condenser and the absorber
  • condenser, the evaporator, and the generator

23: Name a CFC refrigerant(s):

  • R-11
  • R-12
  • R-123
  • both a & b

24: The density of a gas refers to

  • pounds per absolute pressure
  • cubic feet per pound
  • pounds per cubic foot
  • pounds per square foot

25: Pressure is equivalent of

  • Force X Area
  • Area X Force
  • Force / Area
  • Force