Mod 3 Exam Paper 28-07-06

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REFRIGERANT

SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE


Select one of the four choices and circle your selection so as to make a correct statement.
1. The three main sections of the industry are:
(A) Appliance servicing, refrigeration and air conditioning
(B) Sales, installation and servicing
(C) Domestic, commercial and industrial refrigeration
(D) Refrigeration, air conditioning and transport
2. The major components in a refrigeration system are:
(A) Compressor, condenser, metering device and TX valve
(B) Compressor, condenser, metering device and heat exchange
(C) Pump, heat exchanger, refrigeration lines and evaporator
(D) Compressor, condenser, metering device and evaporator
3. What does the term hygroscopic mean when referring to refrigeration oils?
(A) Does not absorb moisture
(B) Absorbs moisture under high temperatures
(C) Readily absorbs moisture
(D) Must be stored in water filled containers
4. What is the safe filling capacity of a reclaim cylinder:
(A) 50%
(B) 60%
(C) 100%
(D) 80%
5. A main disadvantage of hydrocarbon refrigerant is it:
(A) Has a high discharge pressure
(B) Dose not mix with the lubricants
(C) Has high flammability levels
(D) Attacks the insulation on the motor windings
6. Which of the following evacuation procedures is recommended fore a domestic system?
(A) Deep evacuation
(B) Purging the system with dry nitrogen before charging
(C) Purging the system with refrigeration before charging
(D) Triple evacuation
7. What procedure would you undertake to neutralise a large ammonia (NH3) refrigerant leak?
(A) Burn the refrigerant
(B) Utilise vacuum pump
(C) Spray the refrigerant with water
(D) Using a fire extinguisher.
8. What position should a refrigeration system discharge service valve spindle be in when reclaiming the
refrigerant?
(A) Back seat
(B) Cracked off the back seat
(C) Front seat
(D) Mid seat.
9. What should be checked to determine the severity of a sealed unit motor burnout?
(A) Compressor oil
(B) Refrigerant
(C) Metering device
(D) Filter/drier.
10. Service valve caps must be fitted with sealing washers to:
(A) Prevent loosening of valve spindles
(B) To prevent oil leakage
(C) To prevent damage to valve spindle
(D) To prevent refrigerant leakage through spindle glands.
(10marks)
SECTION B MATCHING
Place the letter to the space provided that corresponds with the best-described statement

A. Car air Condition 1. R123 _____

B. Caravan refrigerator 2. R507 _____

C. Freezer storage room 3. R134a _____

D. Centrifugal air-condition 4. R22 _____

E. Ultra low temperature 5. R13 _____

F. Domestic air-conditions 6. R717 _____

G. High flammability/ highly toxic 7. Group A1 _____

H. Low flammability/ slight toxic 8 Group A2 _____

I. Low flammability/toxic 9. Group B1 _____

J. Highly flammability / toxic 10. Group B3 _____

(10marks)

SECTION C TRUE OR FALSE


In the space to the right of each of the following statement, write the word True or False to indicate
whether you believe the statement to be correct or incorrect.

1. All non-corrosive refrigerants can be used on scroll compressors, which are


replacing rotary and reciprocating compressor.

2. Commercial air conditions use R404a, R134a, and R22.

3. The chemical name for R134a is Dichlorodifluoromethane.

4. Spillage of liquid refrigerants, such as R22 and R134a will cause dryness,
deoilling and possible dermatitis to unprotected parts of the body.
5. Cold trap removes water from the line leading to the vacuum pump and
also speeds up the removal of water from the system.
6. Colour coding for R406 cylinder is orange

7. Chilling the cylinder during the recovery process can decrease and protect
the cylinders from high pressure.
8. Poly bags must only be used for refrigerant R12 and similar low pressure
refrigerants in domestic low pressure
9. Recommended pressure testing on commercial systems is 2500kPa.

10 Azeotrope consists of a mixture of two or more chemical compounds


example is the R400 family.

(10 marks)
SECTION D:

1. Explain the following terms.


(a) O.D.P____________________________________________________________
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(b) G.W.P____________________________________________________________
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(c) Azeotrope_________________________________________________________
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(c) Zeotrope__________________________________________________________
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(e) Reclaim__________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(f) Controlled substance ________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
(6 marks)
2. (a) What are four basic causes of compressor motor burnout in a refrigeration system?
____________________________________________________________________
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(4marks)
(b) Why is it necessary to regularly change the oil in a vacuum pump.
____________________________________________________________________
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(2marks)
3. (a) List four different methods of leak detection and the type of refrigerant they are
suitable to detect
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(4marks)
(b) Describe the two methods of refrigerant recovery that meet legislative requirements.
____________________________________________________________________
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(2marks)
4. (a) List six safety precautions that must be observed when handing refrigerants.
____________________________________________________________________
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(6 marks)
5. (a) List four major causes of refrigeration system contamination.
_______________________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________________________
(4marks)
(b)What are the two methods of refrigerant charging and how would you apply each method?
____________________________________________________________________
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(2 marks)
SECTION E LONG ANSWER

Q1. (a) Calculate the mass of refrigerant R22 that may be safely decanted into a cylinder 300mm
in diameter and 900mm high. Assume that the ends of the cylinder are flat.
Density of R22 = 1.17kg/L
Formula: V = π D² h
4
Safe mass = volume (m³ x 1000) x Density x 0.8

(6 marks)
(b) A refrigerant cylinder has a water capacity of 50kg and a tare mass of 605kg. Calculate
i) The sate filling capacity (SFC) of the cylinder for R12 refrigerant if the fill ratio is 1:15

(2marks)
ii) Calculate the gross mass of the cylinder when full.

(2marks)
Q2. Explain the purpose of the ballast fitted to a two-stage vacuum pump in reference to:
(a) Moisture condensing in vacuum pump and it’s effect on the pump.
_______________________________________________________________
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______________________________________________________ (3 marks )
(b) What happens when the gas ballast valve is open and its effect on moisture?
_______________________________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________ ( 3 marks)
(c) What is the colour coding for the following refrigerants:
R 134A ____________________________
R 22 ____________________________
R 507 _____________________________
R 404A ____________________________

(4 marks)

Q3. Draw and label a neat diagram, connecting up the following equipment for the safe and
efficient recovery of refrigerant for a commercial refrigeration system:
 A recovery unit
 A reclaim cylinder
 Gage manifold and gauge hose
 Scale
(10 marks)

Q4. (a) Explain the process of Triple evacuation and draw, label a neat diagram of vacuum
pump connected to a commercial refrigeration system.

(5marks)
(b) Explain the process of Vapour and liquid charge. Draw a label diagram of the two
charging process.

(5marks)
The End…

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