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Közepes

Why is ammonia (R717) classed as a toxic refrigerant?


Because it is colourless and odourless and therefore hard to detect
It severely irritates the respiratory tract, eyes and skin, and is poisonous when inhaled at higher concentrations
Because it is heavier than air and displaces oxygen
Because it does not react with water, making neutralisation difficult

2

Nehéz

What is the main difference between a dry-expansion and a flooded evaporator?


A dry-expansion evaporator is filled with liquid, a flooded one with vapour
A dry-expansion evaporator needs no expansion valve, a flooded one does
In a dry-expansion evaporator the refrigerant completely evaporates and is superheated in the evaporator; in a flooded one part of the refrigerant remains liquid (incomplete evaporation, no superheat)
A dry-expansion evaporator always has a lower pressure than a flooded one

3

Nehéz

What is the typical pressure in the evaporator of an R717 deep-freeze system (below −40 °C)?


Positive pressure of 10–20 bar
Below atmospheric (approx. 0.7 bar abs at −40 °C)
Atmospheric pressure, approx. 1 bar abs
Positive pressure of 5–10 bar

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Könnyű

What is the basic requirement when charging a system with R717 (NH₃)?


Charging should take place in a well-ventilated area using appropriate personal protective equipment
Charging can be carried out without personal protective equipment
Charging must only take place at temperatures below 0°C
NH₃ can be charged together with air

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Nehéz

How is oil managed in R717 systems?


Oil collecting at the lowest points of vessels is regularly checked and drained, because it impairs heat transfer
Oil can be mixed with any refrigerant
Oil has no effect on system operation
Oil requires no monitoring

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Könnyű

What is the correct procedure for recovering R717 from a system?


The refrigerant must be recovered into suitable, leak-proof tanks designed for NH₃
The refrigerant can be drained into the sewer system
Recovery is not required
The gas can be released into the atmosphere

7

Könnyű

How should R717 (NH₃) be stored?


In any open containers
In sealed, labelled containers, in a cool and well-ventilated place
In unmarked plastic containers
Near heat sources

8

Nehéz

What should be done with contaminated R717?


Dilute it with water and reuse it
Release it into the atmosphere
Continue to use it without restriction
Purify it or send it for disposal in accordance with regulations

9

Könnyű

What is the main hazard associated with an R717 leak during maintenance work?


No risk whatsoever
Damage to electrical equipment only
Increased cooling efficiency
Toxic to humans and may cause chemical burns

10

Nehéz

What should be done if an NH₃ leak is detected?


Carry on working with the room door open
Increase the pressure in the system
Carry on working wearing a dust mask
Evacuate people immediately and raise the alarm; stop the leak only if it is safe to do so and with suitable PPE (respiratory protection)

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Nehéz

What role do scrubbers play in NH₃ systems?


They are used to measure temperature
They store the refrigerant
Neutralise ammonia through absorption in a liquid (e.g. water)
They increase the pressure in the system

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Nehéz

How should the system be prepared before filling with R717?


Simply start it up
Check for leaks, remove air and moisture, and create a vacuum
There is no need to check it
The pressure must be increased above the standard level

13

Nehéz

What are the transport requirements for R717?


It can be carried without labelling
Transport is not regulated
It must be carried in suitable, labelled packagings in accordance with ADR (UN 1005, class 2, code 2TC)
It can be carried in open containers

14

Könnyű

What personal protective equipment is required when working with NH₃?


No requirements
Workwear only
Only a safety helmet
Safety goggles, gloves and respiratory protective equipment

15

Nehéz

Which statement best describes the behaviour of R717 and mineral compressor oil?


An oil return line cannot be used in R717 systems because the oil is too hot
R717 mixes very well with the oil, which easily returns to the compressor
R717 does not mix with the oil; the oil collects on the high-pressure side above the R717
R717 does not mix with the oil; the oil, being heavier than liquid NH₃, collects beneath it at the lowest points (mainly on the low-pressure side)

16

Nehéz

Which refrigerant can be detected with phenolphthalein paper?


R717
R1234ze(E)
R744
R1270

17

Nehéz

Which system may require manual oil recovery?


An R717 system
Supercritical ‘booster’ system using R744
Secondary system using R744
R744 cascade system

18

Nehéz

Which refrigerant is lighter than air?


R717
R1270
R744
R1234ze(E)

19

Nehéz

R717 is highly corrosive to:


stainless steel
copper (and its alloys)
titanium
aluminium

20

Nehéz

What is the recommended pre-alarm level for fixed leak detection systems for R717?


50,000 ppm
500 ppm
500,000 ppm
5,000 ppm

21

Nehéz

Why are compressors with a separate motor (open type) mostly used in R717 systems?


To increase the refrigerant charge
Because NH₃ attacks copper motor windings, so hermetic compressors with conventional windings are not used
To lower the condensing pressure
Because they are cheaper

22

Nehéz

Which type of compressor is most commonly used in large ammonia systems?


Hermetic scroll
Rotary vane compressor
A reciprocating or screw compressor
Diaphragm compressor

23

Nehéz

How is the capacity of a piston compressor regulated in NH₃ systems?


By increasing the condensing pressure
By unloading the cylinders or changing the rotational speed
By reducing the refrigerant charge
Solely by adjusting the oil volume

24

Nehéz

How is the capacity of a screw compressor most commonly controlled?


By changing the type of oil
By closing the suction valve
By using a slide valve
By adjusting the oil level

25

Nehéz

When is two-stage compression used in NH₃ systems?


Only with water-cooled condensers
At low evaporating temperatures (pressures) and high pressure ratios
Only in small systems
At small temperature differences

26

Nehéz

What is the advantage of two-stage compression over single-stage compression?


Lower efficiency
No need for a separator
Higher energy consumption
Higher efficiency and lower discharge temperature

27

Nehéz

How does an evaporative condenser used in NH₃ systems work?


It does not require a water supply
It utilises the evaporation of water to increase cooling efficiency
It transfers heat only to the air
Operates without a fan

28

Nehéz

What is the function of the liquid separator in an NH₃ system?


Regulates the condensing pressure
It prevents liquid from entering the compressor
Increases the discharge temperature
It separates oil from the refrigerant

29

Nehéz

What is the purpose of monitoring the liquid level in the separator?


To maintain the correct refrigerant level and prevent the compressor from flooding
To reduce the condensing temperature
To control the condenser fan
To increase the oil volume

30

Nehéz

What is the role of the float switch in NH₃ systems?


It regulates the condensation temperature
It controls the fan’s operation
It monitors the liquid level in the tank or separator
It is used to detect leaks

31

Nehéz

What is a thermosyphon in NH₃ systems?


A defrosting device
A system with gravity-driven (natural) circulation of liquid refrigerant caused by density differences, used e.g. for screw compressor oil cooling
A type of safety valve
An oil circulation pump

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Nehéz

Why are oils that are immiscible with the refrigerant used in NH₃ systems?


To increase the amount of refrigerant
Because NH₃ does not mix with most compressor oils
Because the oil mixes only with water
To reduce the pressure

33

Nehéz

What is the main function of an oil separator in NH₃ systems?


To lower the condensation temperature
To increase fan efficiency
Removing moisture from the system
To separate the oil from the refrigerant and return the oil to the compressor

34

Nehéz

In which NH₃ system does the refrigerant evaporate completely with superheat in the evaporator, fed by an expansion valve?


An indirect system
A direct-expansion (DX) system
A glycol system
A pumped liquid-recirculation system

35

Nehéz

What is the characteristic feature of a flooded evaporator system?


No level control is required
The evaporator is filled exclusively with vapour
No separator is used
The evaporator contains a large amount of liquid, which improves heat transfer

36

Nehéz

What is the main difference between a direct and an indirect system?


In an indirect system, no compressor is used
In an indirect system, NH₃ flows directly into the space being cooled
In an indirect system, NH₃ cools an intermediate medium (e.g. glycol), which in turn cools the load
In a direct system, there is no evaporator

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Közepes

Which property of ammonia helps people detect a leak early?


It is odourless
It is denser than air
It is yellow in air
A very low odour threshold (a few ppm)