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280+ Refrigeration and Air conditioning Solved MCQs

These multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are designed to enhance your knowledge and understanding in the following areas: Mechanical Engineering .

Chapters

Chapter: Introduction to Refrigeration
1.

Reversed carnot cycle comprises

A. two isentropic processes and two adiabatic processes
B. two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
C. two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
D. two isentropic processes and two isochoric processes
Answer» B. two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
2.

Two Carnot Refrigerators are employed, one for ice making and other for comfort cooling

A. The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is higher than that for other
B. The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is same as that for the other
C. The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is lower than that for other
D. The COP of Carnot refrigerator will depend on refrigerant used
Answer» C. The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is lower than that for other
3.

A reversed Carnot cycle has a COP of 4. The ratio of higher temperature to lower temperature will be

A. 1.25
B. 1.5
C. 2
D. 2.5
Answer» A. 1.25
4.

Carnot refrigerator absorbs heat at -13° C and requires 1 kW for each 6.5 kW of heat absorbed, the COP and temperature of heat rejections respectively

A. COP = 6.5, t = 27° C
B. COP = 7.5, t = 27° C
C. COP = 6.5, t = 30° C
D. COP = 7.5, t = 37° C
Answer» A. COP = 6.5, t = 27° C
5.

The dense air refrigeration system as compared to open air refrigeration system for same range of temperatures using Bell- Colemann cycle requires.

A. Same power/Ton of Refrigeration
B. Lower power/Ton of Refrigeration
C. Higher power/Ton of Refrigeration
D. Unpredictable Results.
Answer» B. Lower power/Ton of Refrigeration
6.

For very high speed planes cruising at Mach number 2.5 and above, the air craft refrigeration system recommended is

A. Simple evaporative type
B. Boot-strap type
C. Regenerative type
D. Boot strap evaporative type
Answer» D. Boot strap evaporative type
7.

The air craft system giving Lowest Dry Air Rated Turbine discharge temperature at supersonic cruising speeds of the plane, is

A. Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
B. Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
C. Regenerative system of Refrigeration
D. Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration
Answer» D. Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration
8.

There are two cooling turbines in

A. Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
B. Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
C. Regenerative system of Refrigeration
D. Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration
Answer» A. Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
9.

There are two stages of compression of air in

A. Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
B. Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
C. Regenerative system of Refrigeration
D. Simple evaporative system of Refrigeration
Answer» B. Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
10.

The amount of heat absorbed by the system at low temperature is

A. COP
B. Refrigerating effect
C. work done on the system
D. refrigeration efficiency
Answer» B. Refrigerating effect
11.

No refrigerator using reversed Carnot cycle has been constructed because

A. it is less efficient
B. it is uneconomical
C. isentropic portions of cycle require low speeds where as isothermal portions require high speeds
D. isentropic portions of cycle require high speeds where as isothermal portions require low speeds
Answer» D. isentropic portions of cycle require high speeds where as isothermal portions require low speeds
12.

A refrigeration cycle is usually a

A. open cycle
B. closed cycle
C. mixed cycle
D. Hybrid cycle
Answer» B. closed cycle
13.

Co-efficient of performance of a Reversed Carnot cycle refrigerator working between higher temperature T2 and lower temperature T1

A. will increase with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed
B. will decrease with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed
C. will first increase with increase in T1 and then decrease with increase T1 keeping T2 fixed
D. None of the above
Answer» A. will increase with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed
14.

Bell-Colemann cycle comprises

A. two isentropic processes and two adiabatic processes
B. two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
C. two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
D. two isentropic processes and two isochoric processes
Answer» C. two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
15.

The COP of Carnot Refrigerator is 3 and it produces 1 TR. The work that will be done is equal to

A. 70 kJ/min
B. 100 kJ/min
C. 200 kJ/min
D. 210 kJ/min
Answer» A. 70 kJ/min
16.

In Bell – Colemann refrigerator for the same temperature range

A. COP of dense air system is equal to COP of open air system
B. COP of dense air system is lower than COP of open air system
C. COP of dense air system is higher than COP of open air system
D. COP of dense air system may be higher or lower than COP of open air system depending upon pressure ratio.
Answer» C. COP of dense air system is higher than COP of open air system
17.

The air craft system giving Lowest Dry Air Rated Turbine discharge temperature at supersonic cruising speeds of the plane, is

A. Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
B. Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
C. Regenerative system of Refrigeration
D. Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration
Answer» D. Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration
18.

A Bell-Colemann cycle is

A. reversed Carnot Cycle
B. reversed Joule Cycle
C. reversed Rankine cycle
D. None of the above
Answer» B. reversed Joule Cycle
19.

In a refrigeration cycle the heat is rejected by refrigerant at

A. expansion valve
B. compressor
C. condenser
D. all the above
Answer» C. condenser
20.

A reversible refrigerator working between two fixed temperatures

A. has the same COP whatever the working substance
B. has its COP increased for working substance with high enthalpy of evaporation
C. has its COP increased for working substance with higher specific heats
D. none of the above
Answer» A. has the same COP whatever the working substance
Chapter: Air - Refrigeration
21.

A reversible refrigerator working between two fixed temperatures

A. has the same COP whatever the working substance
B. has its COP increased for working substance with high enthalpy of evaporation
C. has its COP increased for working substance with higher specific heats
D. none of above
Answer» A. has the same COP whatever the working substance
Chapter: Vapour Compression Refrigeration
22.

Heat is absorbed by the refrigerant, during vapour compression refrigeration cycle in

A. Compressor
B. Condenser
C. Evaporator
D. Throttle valve
Answer» C. Evaporator
23.

In a simple saturated vapour compression cycle, the refrigerant is in superheated condition

A. before entering compressor
B. before entering condenser
C. before entering throttle valve
D. before entering evaporator
Answer» B. before entering condenser
24.

Sub-cooling is a process of cooling the refrigerant in vapour compression refrigeration system

A. after compression
B. before compression
C. before Throttling
D. none of the above
Answer» C. before Throttling
25.

The order in which main components of vapour compression refrigeration system are used is

A. compressor-evaporator-condenser-throttle valve
B. compressor-condenser-evaporator-throttle valve
C. compressor-throttle valve- evaporator-condenser
D. compressor-condenser- throttle valve- evaporator
Answer» D. compressor-condenser- throttle valve- evaporator
26.

The oil separator is incorporated in vapour compression refrigeration system

A. between evaporator and compressor
B. between compressor and condenser
C. between condenser and Throttle valve
D. between throttle valve and evaporator
Answer» B. between compressor and condenser
27.

In vapour compression refrigeration cycle the following data is available Heat rejected in condenser = 65 KW Work done in compressor = 10 kw, then COP( refrigerator) is

A. 4.5
B. 5.5
C. 6.5
D. not possible to find with the given data
Answer» B. 5.5
28.

Following results are tabulated for vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Enthalpy at suction = 190 kJ/kg
Enthalpy at discharge from compressor = 210 kJ/kg
Enthalpy at exit from condenser = 80 kJ/kg
COP of cycle would be

A. 3.5
B. 4.5
C. 5.5
D. 6.5
Answer» C. 5.5
29.

For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C and 40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the evaporator pressure is lowest for

A. R-11
B. R-12
C. R-717
D. R-22
Answer» A. R-11
30.

For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C and 40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the compressor displacement per min per ton of refrigeration is highest for

A. R-11
B. R-12
C. R-717
D. R-22
Answer» A. R-11
31.

With reciprocating compressor in vapour compression refrigeration system, wetcompression is not desirable because

A. liquid trapped up in the head of cylinder may damage the compressor valves
B. COP of the cycle decreases
C. volumetric efficiency of compressor decreases
D. mass flow rate per ton of refrigerant increases
Answer» A. liquid trapped up in the head of cylinder may damage the compressor valves
32.

An ideal refrigerant should have

A. low latent heat of vaporization
B. high critical temperature
C. high boiling point
D. high specific volume of vapour
Answer» B. high critical temperature
33.

The refrigerant leaving throttle valve is

A. saturated liquid
B. saturated vapour
C. superheated vapour
D. fraction as saturated vapour and remainder as liquid
Answer» D. fraction as saturated vapour and remainder as liquid
34.

Freon group of refrigerants

A. toxic
B. inflammable
C. non-toxic and non-inflammable
D. highly toxic and inflammable
Answer» C. non-toxic and non-inflammable
35.

The leaks of refrigerant from a cycle may be detected by

A. halide torch test
B. sulphur candle test
C. soap and water test
D. any of the above
Answer» D. any of the above
36.

During compression in a vapour compression cycle the refrigerant is super heated

A. work done is increased
B. C.O.P is increased
C. Work done is reduced
D. Refrigerating effect is reduced
Answer» A. work done is increased
37.

Heat is rejected by the refrigerant, during vapour compression refrigeration cycle in

A. Compressor
B. Condenser
C. Evaporator
D. Throttle valve
Answer» B. Condenser
38.

Wet compression vapour compression refrigeration cycle means

A. Vapour compression takes place in wet region
B. Vapour compression in dry region, but evaporation in wet region
C. vapour compression in wet region, but leaves in superheated region
D. None of the above
Answer» A. Vapour compression takes place in wet region
39.

For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C and 40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the evaporator pressure is highest for

A. R-11
B. R-12
C. R-717
D. R-22
Answer» D. R-22
40.

With reciprocating compressor in vapour compression refrigeration system, wet compression is not desirable because

A. liquid trapped up in the head of cylinder may damage the compressor valves
B. COP of the cycle decreases
C. volumetric efficiency of compressor decreases
D. mass flow rate per ton of refrigerant increases
Answer» A. liquid trapped up in the head of cylinder may damage the compressor valves
41.

An ideal refrigerant should have

A. low latent heat of vaporization
B. lower critical temperature
C. lower boiling point
D. high specific volume of vapour
Answer» C. lower boiling point
42.

During compression in a vapour compression cycle the refrigerant is super heated

A. C.O.P is reduced
B. C.O.P is increased
C. Work done is reduced
D. Refrigerating effect is reduced
Answer» A. C.O.P is reduced
Chapter: Principles of Evaporators, Condensers, Compressor and Expansion Devices
43.

Heat is absorbed by a refrigerant, during a refrigeration cycle in a

A. condenser
B. evaporator
C. compressor
D. throttle valve
Answer» B. evaporator
44.

What is the effect of frost on the cooling coils of the evaporator of refrigeration system

A. It reduces the life of cooling coils
B. It increases the compressor pressure
C. It makes the compressor run for comparatively short runs
D. It acts as the insulator and decreases the heat transfer rate
Answer» D. It acts as the insulator and decreases the heat transfer rate
45.

The widely used refrigerant in domestic refrigerators is

A. Carbon-dioxide
B. Sulphur dioxide
C. Freon-12
D. Ammonia
Answer» C. Freon-12
46.

Freon group refrigerants are

A. toxic
B. inflamma
C. nontoxic and inflammable
D. non- toxic & non-inflammable
Answer» D. non- toxic & non-inflammable
47.

Latent heat of vaporization of a refrigerant ,at lower temperatures and pressures

A. increase
B. decreases
C. remains constant
D. unpredictable
Answer» A. increase
48.

The refrigerant with highest critical pressure is

A. Carbon dioxide
B. Ammonia
C. Freon-11
D. Freon-22
Answer» B. Ammonia
49.

The Refrigerant commonly used in commercial ice plants is

A. Carbon-dioxide
B. Air
C. Ammonia
D. Freon-12
Answer» C. Ammonia
50.

Which of the following refrigerants has the lowest boiling point?

A. Freon-12
B. Carbon-dioxide
C. Ammonia
D. Sulphur dioxide
Answer» B. Carbon-dioxide

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