F-Gas English Low GWP

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1

Ľahká

What is the base unit of mass in the International System of Units (SI)?


N
t
lb (pound)
kg

2

Ľahká

The refrigerant absorbs heat when…


…it condenses
…it freezes
…it is subcooled
…it evaporates

3

Ľahká

What does the GWP indicator mean?


Global Warming Potential: the climate warming impact of 1 kg of a gas compared with 1 kg of CO₂ (GWP = 1) over a defined time horizon, usually 100 years
Ozone depletion potential
The ability of a substance to restore the ozone layer
The annual rise in mean air temperature caused by the emission of 1 kg of the gas

4

Ľahká

What is the main function of a safety valve?


It monitors the moisture content of the refrigerant
Prevents the evaporator from freezing
Discharges refrigerant when the set pressure is exceeded
It controls the oil level in the compressor

5

Ľahká

What is the unit of pressure in the International System of Units (SI)?


atm (standard atmosphere)
Pa (pascal)
bar (gauge)
psi (pound per square inch)

6

Ľahká

How do system leaks affect compressor energy efficiency?


They improve efficiency because condensing pressure drops
Refrigerant loss reduces capacity and increases energy use (longer run times, higher superheat)
They affect only safety, not energy use
No effect as long as the system still cools

7

Ľahká

How does a dirty condenser affect the operation of the refrigeration system?


Causes an increase in pressure and energy consumption by the compressor
It lowers the condensing pressure
It improves efficiency
It has no effect

8

Ľahká

Why is adequate airflow through an air-cooled condenser important?


The lower the airflow, the lower the condensing pressure
It doesn't matter
It affects only noise
It ensures effective heat rejection and low condensing pressure

9

Ľahká

How does the presence of limescale in a water-cooled condenser affect performance?


It has no effect
It improves heat transfer
Impairs heat exchange and increases energy consumption
It lowers the condensation temperature

10

Ľahká

How do condenser leaks affect energy efficiency?


Causes refrigerant loss and a drop in efficiency
Have no effect
They improve efficiency
They lower the temperature

11

Ľahká

How important is the correct positioning of an air-cooled condenser?


It doesn’t matter
It should be close to heat sources
It should be installed in a well-ventilated area with unobstructed airflow
It should be housed in a small room

12

Ľahká

How does hot air recirculation affect the condenser?


It has no effect
It reduces the pressure
Impairs cooling and increases energy consumption
It improves efficiency

13

Ľahká

How does evaporator icing affect the system’s operation?


It has no effect
Impairs heat exchange and increases energy consumption
It improves cooling performance
It lowers the condensation temperature

14

Ľahká

How does dirt on the evaporator surface affect its performance?


Impairs heat exchange and increases energy consumption
It improves efficiency
It reduces the pressure
It has no effect

15

Ľahká

What maintenance task is crucial for the evaporator?


Reduced airflow
Lack of maintenance
Regular cleaning and defrosting
Increasing the refrigerant charge

16

Ľahká

How does superheat at the evaporator outlet affect efficiency?


It always improves performance
It only causes a temperature drop
Excessive superheat reduces energy efficiency
It has no effect

17

Ľahká

How do leaks in the evaporator affect efficiency?


Have no effect
Increase capacity
Improves performance
These cause refrigerant loss and a drop in efficiency

18

Ľahká

How important is correct expansion valve adjustment?


It increases energy consumption
Ensures optimal evaporator charge and improves efficiency
It doesn’t matter
Causes leaks

19

Ľahká

How does inadequate insulation of suction (or secondary-coolant) pipes affect evaporator performance?


It improves efficiency
It causes cooling losses and increased energy use
It lowers the condensing temperature
It has no effect

20

Ľahká

How does correct TEV adjustment affect system energy efficiency?


It increases energy use
It causes leaks
It ensures optimal superheat and improves efficiency
It has no effect

21

Ľahká

What happens if the superheat set by the TEV is too high?


Cooling efficiency will improve
It has no effect
Efficiency will drop because the evaporator is not being fully utilised
The refrigerant charge will increase

22

Ľahká

How do contaminants in the system affect the operation of the TEV?


They can cause it to become blocked and reduce efficiency
They lower the temperature
Have no effect
They improve its performance

23

Ľahká

What role does the filter-drier play in terms of system efficiency?


It lowers the temperature
Removes moisture and contaminants, improving the system’s efficiency
It doesn’t matter
It increases the amount of refrigerant

24

Ľahká

How does proper insulation of components (e.g. pipes near the TEV) affect the system?


It doesn’t matter
It causes leaks
It increases energy consumption
Prevents unwanted heat gains and improves efficiency

25

Ľahká

How important is it to check the operation of the condensing pressure control valve in the system?


It increases energy consumption
It causes a significant rise in temperature
It has no effect
Ensures operation within the optimum pressure range and reduces energy losses

26

Ľahká

How does the correct selection of a TEV affect energy efficiency?


Ensures the system is matched to its capacity and operates optimally
It lowers the temperature
It increases the amount of refrigerant
It doesn’t matter

27

Ľahká

What is the base unit of temperature according to the International System of Units (Système International d’Unités)?


°C
°R
K
°F

28

Ľahká

What is the superheat of refrigerant vapour?


The difference between the actual vapour temperature and the saturation temperature corresponding to its pressure (expressed in K)
The difference between the condensing temperature and the ambient temperature
The difference between the saturation temperature and the actual liquid temperature in the liquid line
The amount of heat required to evaporate a liquid

29

Ľahká

What is the compression ratio of a compressor?


The ratio of absolute discharge pressure to absolute suction pressure (pc/po)
The amount of refrigerant compressed per cycle relative to heat capacity
The ratio of suction pressure to discharge pressure (po/pc)
The ratio of discharge pressure to the effective capacity of the compressor (p/Vk)

30

Ľahká

What is the theoretical displacement (swept volume flow) of a compressor?


The volume of refrigerant flowing in one piston cycle under actual operating conditions
A value expressed by the coefficient of performance (COP)
The volume of a single cylinder in cm³
The volume of vapour drawn in per unit of time, determined by the compressor's geometry and speed (stated by the manufacturer, e.g. in m³/h)

31

Ľahká

What is the clearance (dead) volume of a reciprocating compressor?


The space between the underside of the piston and the crankcase cover
The volume between the valve plate and the piston crown at top dead centre
The space between the side of the piston and the cylinder
The volume between the valve plate and the piston at bottom dead centre