Refrigeration Fundamentals: Master the Basics of Cooling Systems

Question 1

What is the primary function of a refrigeration system?

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Remove heat from a space

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Cool air below its dew point

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Provide humidity control

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Purify air

Question 2

In the vapor-compression cycle, which component is responsible for increasing the refrigerant's pressure?

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Compressor

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Condenser

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Expansion valve

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Evaporator

Question 3

What is the purpose of the expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Regulate refrigerant flow into the evaporator

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Absorb heat from the refrigerant

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Compress the refrigerant

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Condense the refrigerant

Question 4

What is the primary function of the condenser in a refrigeration system?

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Releasing heat from the refrigerant

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Absorbing heat from the refrigerant

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Compressing the refrigerant

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Expanding the refrigerant

Question 5

In troubleshooting refrigeration systems, which tool is crucial for detecting refrigerant leaks?

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Leak detector

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Anemometer

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Pressure gauge

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Voltmeter

Question 6

Which recent innovation in refrigeration technology emphasizes the utilization of eco-friendly refrigerants?

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Hydrofluoroolefins (HFOs)

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Variable-speed compressors

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Microchannel heat exchangers

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Magnetic refrigeration

Question 7

What is the primary function of a compressor in a refrigeration system?

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To increase the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant, facilitating its movement through the system and enabling heat transfer.

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To circulate the refrigerant throughout the system, ensuring continuous cooling and heat removal.

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To condense the refrigerant into a liquid, releasing heat into the environment.

Question 8

Which type of refrigerant is commonly used in modern domestic refrigerators?

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HFC-134a (Hydrofluorocarbon-134a)

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CFC-12 (Chlorofluorocarbon-12)

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R-22 (Chlorodifluoromethane)

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Ammonia (NH3)

Question 9

Which component is responsible for rejecting heat from a refrigeration system?

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Condenser

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Compressor

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Expansion valve

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Evaporator

Question 10

What is the purpose of an expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To control and regulate the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator, enabling efficient cooling and preventing overfeeding.

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To condense the refrigerant, releasing heat into the environment.

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To increase the pressure of the refrigerant, facilitating its circulation through the system.

Question 11

Which property of a refrigerant is NOT a thermodynamic property?

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Viscosity

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Specific heat

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Saturation pressure

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Enthalpy

Question 12

What is the ideal temperature range for storing perishable food items in a refrigerator?

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34-40°F (1-4°C)

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10-15°F (-12 to -9°C)

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55-60°F (13-16°C)

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45-50°F (7-10°C)

Question 13

Which of the following is an advantage of using a capillary tube as an expansion device?

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Simplicity, low cost, and ease of installation compared to other expansion devices.

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High efficiency and ability to optimize system performance.

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Ability to handle high pressure drops and suitability for large-scale refrigeration systems.

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Precise flow control and ability to handle varying loads.

Question 14

What is the primary difference between a reciprocating compressor and a rotary compressor in a refrigeration system?

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The type of mechanical motion used to compress the refrigerant (reciprocating vs. rotating).

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Refrigerant type, with certain compressors designed for specific refrigerants.

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Efficiency, with reciprocating compressors generally having higher efficiency.

Question 15

Which component in a refrigeration system extracts heat from the refrigerated environment?

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Evaporator

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Expansion valve

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Condenser

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Compressor

Question 16

In household refrigerators, which refrigerant is predominantly used?

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R-134a

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R-407C

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R-410a

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R-22

Question 17

Which type of compressor exhibits both high energy efficiency and low noise operation?

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Scroll compressor

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Reciprocating compressor

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Rotary compressor

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Centrifugal compressor

Question 18

What is the primary function of an expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Regulating refrigerant flow into the evaporator

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Compressing refrigerant gas

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Condensing refrigerant vapor

Question 19

Which of the following is not a thermodynamic property of a refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

Viscosity

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Enthalpy

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Temperature

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Pressure

Question 20

What is the main purpose of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Releasing heat from the refrigerant to the surrounding environment

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Absorbing heat from the refrigerant

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Expanding refrigerant gas

Question 21

Which of the following factors does not influence the refrigeration capacity of a system?

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Pipe diameter

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Condenser surface area

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Evaporator surface area

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Refrigerant flow rate

Question 22

What is the primary purpose of defrosting a refrigeration system?

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Removing frost buildup on the evaporator coils

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Reducing energy consumption

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Improving compressor efficiency

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Increasing refrigerant flow rate

Question 23

In a refrigeration system, the primary function of a compressor is to:

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Increase the refrigerant's pressure

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Lower the refrigerant's temperature

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Convert refrigerant from liquid to gas

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Remove heat from the refrigerant

Question 24

As the refrigerant enters the condenser in a refrigeration system, its state of matter is:

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High-pressure gas

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High-pressure liquid

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Low-pressure liquid

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Low-pressure gas

Question 25

In residential refrigerators, the commonly used refrigerant is:

Accepted Answer

HFC-134a

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Ammonia

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CFC-12

Question 26

The component in a refrigeration system that regulates the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator is the:

Accepted Answer

Expansion valve

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Compressor

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Condenser

Question 27

In a refrigeration system, the component that absorbs heat from the surrounding environment is the:

Accepted Answer

Evaporator

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Compressor

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Expansion valve

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Condenser

Question 28

The ideal pressure ratio for a refrigeration compressor:

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Varies depending on the refrigerant and operating conditions

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Is always greater than 1

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Is always less than 1

Question 29

A compressor characterized by its reciprocating motion is known as a:

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Reciprocating compressor

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Screw compressor

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Scroll compressor

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Centrifugal compressor

Question 30

The primary purpose of a suction accumulator in a refrigeration system is to:

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Prevent liquid refrigerant from entering the compressor

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Increase refrigerant capacity

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Reduce noise levels

Question 31

The primary safety concern associated with refrigerants is their:

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Toxicity and flammability

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High voltage

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Corrosiveness

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Excessive noise

Question 32

What is the main function of the compressor in a refrigeration system?

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To increase the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant vapor.

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To filter the refrigerant.

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To regulate the flow of refrigerant.

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To cool the refrigerant down.

Question 33

In a refrigeration system, where does the refrigerant release heat?

Accepted Answer

Condenser

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Expansion valve

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Compressor

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Evaporator

Question 34

What is the primary purpose of the expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

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To reduce the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant liquid.

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To mix the refrigerant with oil.

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To separate refrigerant from air.

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To increase the flow rate of refrigerant.

Question 35

Why is a refrigerant used in a refrigeration system?

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To absorb heat from the refrigerated space and release it to the condenser.

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To prevent corrosion in the system.

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To lubricate the system's components.

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To increase the system's efficiency.

Question 36

The coefficient of performance (COP) of a refrigeration system is a measure of its:

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Efficiency

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Capacity

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Refrigerant charge.

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Operating pressure

Question 37

What is the main purpose of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

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To release heat from the refrigerant to the surroundings.

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To filter impurities from the refrigerant.

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To cool the refrigerant down to a very low temperature.

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To increase the pressure of the refrigerant.

Question 38

Which of the following refrigerants is classified as an HFC (hydrofluorocarbon)?

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R-134a

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R-717 (ammonia)

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R-600 (isobutane)

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R-22

Question 39

Which component is responsible for compressing the refrigerant vapor in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Compressor

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Evaporator

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Condenser

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Expansion valve

Question 40

What is the purpose of a capillary tube in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator.

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To filter refrigerant contaminants.

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To cool the condenser.

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To increase refrigerant pressure.

Question 41

What is the primary purpose of a sight glass in a refrigeration system?

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To visually monitor refrigerant flow and detect air or moisture in the system.

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To measure refrigerant flow rate.

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To adjust system pressure.

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To indicate the temperature of the refrigerant.

Question 42

What is the primary reason for using a refrigerant with a low boiling point in a refrigeration system?

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To achieve a higher cooling capacity

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To improve compressor efficiency

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To reduce energy consumption

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To extend the life of the system

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a component of the vapor-compression refrigeration cycle?

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Expansion valve

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Evaporator

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Condenser

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Compressor

Question 44

What is the purpose of a refrigerant in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To absorb and release heat

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To prevent corrosion

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To lubricate moving parts

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To increase pressure

Question 45

Which type of compressor is most commonly used in domestic refrigerators?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocating compressor

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Rotary compressor

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Scroll compressor

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Centrifugal compressor

Question 46

What is the function of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

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To reject heat to the surroundings

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To expand the refrigerant

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To compress the refrigerant

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To absorb heat from the surroundings

Question 47

Which of the following is a type of refrigerant with a high ozone depletion potential?

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CFC

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HCFC

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Natural refrigerant

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HFC

Question 48

What is the purpose of a capillary tube in a refrigeration system?

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To control the flow of refrigerant

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To decrease the temperature of the refrigerant

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To increase the pressure of the refrigerant

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To separate the liquid and vapor phases of the refrigerant

Question 49

Which of the following is a common application of refrigeration?

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Food preservation

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Ventilation

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Heating

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Air conditioning

Question 50

What is the effect of increasing the evaporator temperature on the refrigeration capacity?

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Decreases

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Cannot be determined from the given information

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Remains the same

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Increases

Question 51

Which of the following is a benefit of using natural refrigerants?

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Lower environmental impact

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Higher efficiency

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Easier to handle

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Lower cost

Question 52

What is the purpose of a receiver in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To store excess refrigerant

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To separate the liquid and vapor phases of the refrigerant

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To control the flow of refrigerant

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To increase the pressure of the refrigerant