Refrigeration RT/RC Prep Quiz

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1: Pipe identification labels are required when the system contains more than

  • 110 lbs
  • 65 lbs
  • 55 lbs
  • 120 lbs

2: A run capacitor is wired in series with the _____ windings.

  • run
  • common
  • start capacitor
  • start

3: In an air conditioning plant which an indirect low side, water is used inside of bring: the proper sequence of operating the plan is

  • start the comrpessor
  • start the fan and circulating pump
  • reset the expansion valve
  • reset the safety valve

4: 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

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

5: Relief valves are rated in

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

6: Color is important in oil because

  • can tell us something about the refining of oil
  • it makes sight glasses easy to read
  • it indicates the viscoisty.
  • allows you to see into crankcase

7: 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

8: A mercury bulb controller is not recommended for

  • line or low voltage use
  • low voltage use
  • line voltage use
  • use where vibration is severe

9: Total heat of a substance is considered

  • sensible heat
  • empathetical
  • enthalpy
  • specific heat

10: If a liquid receiver is designed to receive the refrigerant charge during a pumpdown procedure, it shall have the capacity to

  • Pumpdown procedures are not allowed with systems containing liquid recievers
  • release the charge when the pressure exceeds 310 psig or higher
  • receive the pumpdown charge
  • hold up to 110% of the pumpdown charge

11: How many BTU's is produced by one watt of energy

  • 1
  • 3.00
  • 2.57
  • 3.41

12: 746 watts is equal to

  • Pi
  • 10 hp
  • 1 hp
  • 100 hp

13: How can you test mechanical strength of an electrical connection?

  • measure ohms with an electrical meter
  • measure voltage across the connection
  • attempt to pull the wire from the connector by hand
  • none of the above.

14: According to the 522 CMR Board of Boilers, refrigerant detectors, alarms, and the refrigeration mechanical room ventilating systems shall be tested

  • quarterly
  • bi-annually
  • annually
  • regularly

15: Pressure vessel having an inside diameter exceeding 6” with an internal pressure greater than 15psig shall be marked directly on or on the nameplate the letters _______________ signifying compliance with the ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code.

  • “U” or “UM”
  • “UL”
  • “UV”
  • “UM” and “UV”

16: A positive displacement compressor is

  • is a reciprocating type compressor with 2 or more pistons
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal volume of the compression chamber
  • a compressor in which the increase in pressure is attained by changing the internal pressure of the compression chamber
  • where the compressor's suction pressure and the compressor;s discharge pressure is more than 50 PSI

17: It takes how many BTU's of latent heat/hr to boil 1 lbs of water into steam?

  • 12,000 BTU
  • 144 BTU
  • 970 BTU
  • 24,000 BTU

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

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

19: Liquid shall not occupy more than ____ of the volume when the temperature of the refrigerant is 90F.

  • 80%
  • 100%
  • 90%
  • 75%

20: How many gallons of water per pound of ammonia do you need?

  • 1
  • 20
  • 5
  • 15

21: What is not a requirement of a class T machine room?

  • fire hose connection to the building fire protection system
  • automatic ventilation
  • self-closing doors
  • tight fitting doors

22: Liquid refrigerant flashing, or turning to vapor, in the liquid line may be due to

  • liquid line that is too small
  • shortage of refrigerant
  • liquid line that had too high vertical lift
  • All of the above

23: An azeotropic refrigerant is

  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at about the same temperature minimizing temperature glide.
  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at much different temperatures causing temperature glide
  • a mixture of two or more refrigerants that boil at much different temperatures minimizing temperature glide
  • none of the above

24: A declaration test is needed when the system contains more than

  • 55 lbs
  • 110 lbs
  • 65 lbs
  • 120 lbs

25: R-22 is considered a(n)

  • HCFCH
  • HCFC
  • CFC
  • HFC