Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: The density of a gas refers to

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

2: In a properly balanced system with valves open and properly adjusted, if the suction line is warm to the touch, its because of

  • oil in evaporator
  • moisture in the system
  • not enough oil in the system
  • low head pressure

3: The purpose of an accumulator is to

  • filter out impurities from the system
  • assure no liquid returns to the compressor
  • reduce friction loss to the flow of refrigerant
  • store excess refrigerant from the reciver

4: Volts x amps equals

  • Ohms Law
  • Impedance
  • Watts
  • Inductance

5: What is absolute humidity?

  • the amount of moisture in the air per one pound of 50% RH air
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of cubic feet of volume
  • the amount of moisture in the air in grains of square feet of volume
  • none of the above

6: Watt's Law indicates Volts X Amps = _________.

  • Current
  • Watts
  • Ohms
  • Resistance

7: Two systems using separate refrigerants that are superimposed upon one another is called

  • booster
  • single stage
  • indirect
  • cascade

8: Group A2 refrigerants have a ______ toxicity rating than Group B1 refrigerants.

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

9: When a pressure gauge is permanently installed on a system, it must be ___ times the design pressure of the system.

  • 1
  • 1.5
  • 1.2
  • 2.2

10: A chilled water pump's suction gauge reads 10 psig. The discharge gauge reads 48 psig. What is the head in feet the pump is working against?

  • 58
  • 88
  • 38
  • 96

11: What is specific heat?

  • measured heat
  • heat required to raise the temperature of 1lb of a substance 1 degree
  • the specific heat required to change the state of one cubic foot of air to steam
  • none of the above

12: A crankcase heater has a supplied voltage of 100 volts and is drawing 1.4 amps. What is the resistance?

  • 80 ohms
  • 71 ohms
  • 104 ohms
  • 27 ohms

13: What do you need to do when you install a new system?

  • Insulate the suction line before you take a superheat reading
  • Have it inspected
  • Add refrigerant
  • Document the superheat and subcooling reading

14: What is the typical air conditioning operating pressures for 410A?

  • 60 psi suction, 210 psi discharge
  • 25 psi suction, 125 psi discharge
  • 105 psi suction, 350 psi discharge
  • None of the above

15: When can 50/50 solder be used?

  • in the low side
  • in the high side
  • liquid and suction lines
  • none of the above.

16: When the compressor is below the condensor

  • traps are not needed on this type of system
  • traps are needed on the suction line
  • traps are needed on the discharge line
  • traps are needed on the oil return line

17: A hissing noise at the expansion valve is a good indication that

  • nothing is passing thru
  • liquid is passing thru it
  • expansion valve is oversized
  • gas is passing thru it

18: Thermodynamics is the branch of science that deals with

  • state of energy
  • molecular therory
  • heat energy
  • energy due to motion

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

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

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

  • DOT
  • RSES
  • EPO
  • EPA

21: The gauge thickness required on a CO2 tank construction is

  • 1/16"
  • 5/16"
  • 3/32"
  • 1/8"

22: A chiller entering and leaving temperature difference is?

  • 50 degrees F
  • 20 degrees F
  • 5 degrees F
  • 10 degrees F

23: In a low temperature refrigeration system, the benefit of the system using P.A.G. oil is

  • it is hydroscopic
  • it traps moisture
  • viscosity
  • all of the above

24: What refrigerant were phased out in 2004?

  • R-134a
  • R-12
  • R-22
  • R-11

25: How does a centrifugal compressor create the pressure differential needed to move refrigerant through the system?

  • Rotating vanes
  • Nesting scrolls
  • Fan-like action
  • Suction and discharge valves