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HFC | Flammable | CO₂ | NH₃
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1

Nehéz

Why do CO₂ refrigeration systems require special attention when separating liquid and oil?


CO₂ is flammable, so separators cannot be used
CO₂ cannot be used in systems with sight glasses
CO₂ operates at high pressure, which increases the risk of compressor failure and leaks
CO₂ does not require lubrication, so separators are unnecessary

2

Nehéz

What is the critical pressure of CO₂ (R744)?


Approximately 74 bar
Approximately 120 bar
Approximately 10 bar
Approximately 31 bar

3

Nehéz

What characterises the transcritical process in CO₂ systems?


The system operates above the critical point and the refrigerant does not condense in the conventional manner
Conventional condensation occurs
It is irrelevant to the operation of the system
It occurs only at low temperatures

4

Nehéz

What characterises the subcritical CO₂ process?


The absence of condensation
Operation above the critical point
The conventional condensation process below the critical point
The absence of evaporation

5

Nehéz

What is the log(p)-h diagram for CO₂ used for?


To measure temperature
For analysing thermodynamic processes in a refrigeration system
To regulate pressure
To detect leaks

6

Nehéz

What can be read from the log(p)-h graph?


Only the humidity
Only the amount of refrigerant
Pressure, enthalpy, temperature and state of the refrigerant
Only the temperature

7

Nehéz

What are CO₂ saturation tables used for?


To determine the oil quantity
To regulate the compressor
To measure humidity
To determine the relationship between temperature and pressure at saturation

8

Nehéz

What does the CO₂ saturation state mean?


Equilibrium between the liquid and vapour phases
Dry ice state
A state of high pressure
A state in which the refrigerant is only a gas

9

Nehéz

When can dry ice (solid CO₂) form?


At high pressure
In the event of a sudden drop in pressure and temperature below the triple point
At high temperature
During normal operation of the system

10

Nehéz

What risks are associated with the formation of dry ice in a CO₂ system?


No risk
Improved efficiency
Blocked pipes and system damage
Pressure reduction

11

Nehéz

How does the CO₂ pressure change as the temperature rises?


It decreases
It first decreases, then increases
It remains the same
Rises sharply

12

Nehéz

Why is understanding the log(p)-h graph particularly important for CO₂?


It doesn’t matter
It is only used for design purposes
As CO₂ systems operate in different modes (sub- and transcritical) and require detailed analysis
It only applies to NH₃

13

Nehéz

What happens to CO₂ above the critical point?


It ceases to conduct heat
It turns into a liquid
It turns into a solid
It transitions to a supercritical state (no distinction between liquid and gas)

14

Nehéz

Why do CO₂ systems require precise pressure control?


Because there are no valves
They do not require control
Due to significant pressure changes with temperature fluctuations
Due to low pressures

15

Nehéz

What is the main characteristic of R744 (CO₂) refrigeration systems?


Low energy efficiency
Low operating pressures
No need for regulation
Very high operating pressures

16

Nehéz

What are the requirements for piping materials in CO₂ systems?


It does not matter
They must be made exclusively from plastics
They must be able to withstand high pressures (e.g. high-grade steel)
They may be made of any material

17

Nehéz

How does a booster system work in CO₂ installations?


It is used to store the refrigerant
It utilises two stages of compression (low and medium pressure) in a single system
It reduces the pressure in the evaporator
It reduces the amount of refrigerant

18

Nehéz

What is the function of high-pressure control valves in CO₂ systems?


They control the pressure on the high-pressure side and optimise system operation
They regulate oil flow
They are used to store the refrigerant
They lower the evaporator temperature

19

Nehéz

Why is pressure optimisation in CO₂ systems crucial?


It reduces the ambient temperature
It reduces the amount of refrigerant
It enables the system to achieve maximum energy efficiency
It doesn’t matter

20

Nehéz

What role do parallel-operating compressors play in CO₂ systems?


They increase energy consumption
They lower the ambient temperature
They enable gas recovery from the medium-pressure stage and improve efficiency
It does not matter

21

Nehéz

How does an ejector work in a CO₂ system?


It lowers the evaporator temperature
It uses the energy of the higher-pressure refrigerant to raise the pressure of the refrigerant from the lower stage, which improves efficiency
It increases the amount of refrigerant
Stores the refrigerant

22

Nehéz

What is the function of liquid ejectors in CO₂ systems?


They assist with liquid recovery and improve evaporator feed
They increase the amount of oil
They raise the refrigerant temperature
They reduce atmospheric pressure

23

Nehéz

What are the characteristics of partially flooded systems in CO₂ systems?


The absence of liquid in the evaporator
The presence of liquid in the evaporator, which improves heat transfer and efficiency
Low operating pressure
Lack of regulation

24

Nehéz

What is the main risk associated with static pressure in CO₂ systems?


A drop in temperature
Increased efficiency
A rise in pressure resulting from the refrigerant heating up whilst at rest
A decrease in refrigerant quantity

25

Nehéz

How can standstill pressure in CO₂ systems be reduced?


By increasing the refrigerant charge
By increasing the temperature
By shutting down the system completely
By using parallel compressors and external cooling systems

26

Nehéz

What does ‘stagnation’ of a refrigeration system mean in the context of CO₂?


A lack of refrigerant flow, which can lead to increased pressure and safety risks
A drop in temperature
Improved efficiency
Normal system operation

27

Nehéz

Why do CO₂ systems require more advanced automation than traditional systems?


They do not require automation
Because there are no valves
Due to the need for precise control of pressure and temperature
Due to low pressures

28

Nehéz

Which safety class applies to R744?


A3
A1
A2
B2L

29

Nehéz

In an R744 system operating in supercritical mode, the refrigerant entering the evaporator expansion valve is...


Saturated vapour at intermediate pressure
A subcooled liquid
A two-phase mixture at intermediate pressure
A supercritical fluid

30

Nehéz

In R744 supercritical systems, the gas cooler outlet valve controls:


The gas cooler fans
The outlet temperature of the gas cooler
The inlet temperature to the gas cooler
The pressure in the gas cooler

31

Nehéz

What is the main reason for using K65 copper tubing in some R744 systems?


They can withstand higher pressures
They have good low-temperature performance
They bend easily
They come in a wider range of diameters

32

Nehéz

Which of the following statements is correct regarding the installation of Schrader valves?


Hydrocarbons leak through Schrader valves
When brazing the valve body to the system, the core must be removed, then refitted and tightened to the correct torque
Schrader valves must not be used in R744 systems
All Schrader valve cores are suitable for all refrigerants

33

Nehéz

Which refrigerant can be detected using phenolphthalein paper?


R1234ze
R744
R1270
R717

34

Nehéz

How does a refrigerant shortage affect the high-pressure side of the system (without discharge pressure regulation)?


The discharge pressure will be lower, and the subcooling will be lower
Discharge pressure will be lower, subcooling will be higher
Discharge pressure will be higher, and the degree of subcooling will be higher
Discharge pressure will be higher, and the degree of subcooling will be lower

35

Nehéz

What is the benefit of using helium as a tracer gas in nitrogen during a pressure test?


It has smaller molecules and diffuses more easily
It is non-flammable
It has a higher pressure than pure nitrogen
It has a distinct odour

36

Nehéz

Why should an R744 system that has been drained be initially charged with the refrigerant in gaseous form?


To prevent damage to the compressor
To prevent the formation of dry ice
To ensure that R744 is charged slowly
To prevent the drain valve from opening

37

Nehéz

If an R744 system contains moisture because it has not been properly drained, what is the likely consequence?


Excessively high discharge pressure
The formation of carbonic acid, which will cause damage to the system
Reduced cooling capacity
The formation of hydrogen fluoride, which will decompose into hydrofluoric acid and damage the compressor

38

Nehéz

The pressure of R744 at a saturation temperature of 20 °C is approx.


90 bar g
25 bar g
14 bar g
56 bar g

39

Nehéz

At an ambient temperature of 25°C, the standby pressure in the low-pressure stage of an R744 cascade system will typically be…


Higher than the maximum permissible pressure in the low-pressure stage
The same as the high-pressure setting on the pressure switch
27.5 bar g
The same as the pressure set on the relief valve

40

Nehéz

What is the correct definition of critical temperature?


The temperature above which there are no distinct liquid and gaseous phases
The temperature at which a substance changes from a gaseous to a solid state
The temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid is equal to the ambient pressure surrounding the liquid
The temperature at which, for certain substances, electrical resistance is zero

41

Nehéz

In a supercritical system, under supercritical conditions, the working fluid in the gas cooler


loses heat during a phase change
loses heat at constant temperature and pressure
it loses heat when its pressure drops
it loses heat as its temperature drops