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280+ Refrigeration and Air conditioning Solved MCQs

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101.

A refrigerating machine working on Reversed Carnot cycle takes out 2 kW per minute of heat from the system while working between temperature limits of 300?K and 200?K. The C.O.P. and power consumed by the cycle will be

A. 2. 1 kW
B. 1, 2 kW
C. 1,1 kW
D. 0, 0 kW
E. 2, 2 kW
Answer» A. 2. 1 kW
102.

In halide torch test if there is leakage of refrigerant, the colour of flame with change to

A. Violet or orange
B. Red or pink
C. Blue or bright green
D. Black or grey
E. Yellow
Answer» C. Blue or bright green
103.

If the discharge pressure of a refrigeration compressor is too high it shows

A. Too little or to warm condenser water
B. Lack of refrigerant
C. Excessive cooling load
D. Lack of compressor lubrication
E. Any of the above
Answer» B. Lack of refrigerant
104.

Oil separator in a refrigeration cycle is installed

A. Before compressor
B. Between condenser and evaporator
C. Between condenser and expansion vlve
D. Between compressor and condenser
E. Could be installed anywhere
Answer» D. Between compressor and condenser
105.

If a refrigerator compressor cuts out on starter overloads the probable reason could be

A. Low line voltage
B. Suction pressure high
C. Discharge pressure high
D. Compressor tight
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
106.

In electrolus refrigerator

A. Hydrogen evaporates in ammonia
B. Ammonia evaporates in hydrogen
C. Hydrogen is absorbed in water
D. Ammonia is absorbed in hydrogen
E. Ammonia is absorbed in water
Answer» B. Ammonia evaporates in hydrogen
107.

A condenser removes from the refrigerant

A. Sensible heat only
B. Latent heat only
C. Sensile heat and latent heat
D. Partly sensible heat and latent heat
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Sensible heat only
108.

During dehumidification process

A. Relative humidity decreases
B. Relative humidity does not change
C. Specific humidity decreases
D. Relative humidity increases
E. Specific humidity increases
Answer» A. Relative humidity decreases
109.

In a refrigerator evaporator is located

A. Inside the refrigerator cabinet
B. Adjacent to compressor
C. On the side of condenser
D. On the bottom of refrigerator cabinet
E. Behind the refrigerator cabinet
Answer» A. Inside the refrigerator cabinet
110.

In case of wet bulb depression is zero, it can be concluded that

A. Rain is likely to occur
B. Storm is likely to hit the place
C. Relative humidity is zero
D. Relative humidity is 100%
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Relative humidity is 100%
111.

Freon type (halocarbons) refrigerants are

A. Poisonous
B. Coloured
C. Have peculiar odour
D. Irritating
E. Non-poisonous
Answer» E. Non-poisonous
112.

Brine is always used as a secondary refrigerant in

A. Cold storage plant
B. Milk chilling plant
C. Cinema hall air conditioning plants
D. Ice plant
E. All of the above
Answer» D. Ice plant
113.

The bulk of tubes at the back of the domestic refrigerator are

A. Condenser tubes
B. Evaporator tubes
C. Capillary tubes
D. Throttling device
E. Refrigerant cooling tubes
Answer» A. Condenser tubes
114.

Out of the following refrigerants which one will provide highest compressor displacement per tonne of refrigeration in a vapour compression system operating between fixed temperatures

A. Freon 22
B. Carbondioxide
C. Freon 11
D. Freon 12
E. Ammonia
Answer» C. Freon 11
115.

Which of the following has lowest COP?

A. Vapour compression cycle using wet compression
B. Vapour compression cycle with superheated vapour at the end of compression
C. Vapour absorption cycle
D. Vapour compression cycle using dry compression
E. All the refrigerants have identical specific volume
Answer» C. Vapour absorption cycle
116.

The performance of an evaporative condenser largely depends on

A. Wet bulb temperature
B. Dry bulb temperature
C. Hot water temperature
D. Ambient temperature
E. Air conditioned room temperature
Answer» A. Wet bulb temperature
117.

The rate of evaporation of water will be low when

A. Rate of evaporation does not depend on relative humidity
B. Sensible heat factor
C. Relative humidity is high
D. Reactive humidity is zero
E. Relative humidity is less than 50%
Answer» C. Relative humidity is high
118.

Dry bulb temperature depends on

A. Humidity of air
B. Water vapour content of air
C. Condition of air
D. All above
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
119.

In a psychrometric chart vertical lines indicate

A. Dew point temperature
B. Dry bulb temperature
C. Wet bulb temperature
D. Percentage humidity
E. Relative humidity
Answer» B. Dry bulb temperature
120.

In case of completely dry air

A. Total heat is same as latent heat
B. Total heat is same as sensible heat
C. Total heat is sum of sensible heat and latent heat
D. Total heat is sum of sensible heat required for all individual constituents
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Total heat is same as sensible heat
121.

When the lower temperature is fixed, the COP of a refrigerating machine can be improved by

A. Operating the machine at higher speeds
C. Raising the higher temperature
D. Lowering the higher temperature
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Lowering the higher temperature
122.

Water is used as a refrigerant in

A. Vapour absorption cycle
B. Steam jet refrigeration
C. Vapour absorption cycle
D. Cascade system
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Steam jet refrigeration
123.

During adiabatic saturation process on unsaturated air

A. Dry bulb temperature remains constant
B. Wet bulb temperature remains constant
C. Dew point temperature remains constant
D. Relative humidity remains constant
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Wet bulb temperature remains constant
124.

In a vapour compression refrigeration cycle, high head pressure is indicated which does not change even when compressor is stopped and allowed to cool. The probable cause may be

A. High refrigerant charge
B. Low refrigerant charge
C. Air in the system
D. High vapour pressure
E. Any of the above
Answer» C. Air in the system
125.

A critical temperature is the temperature

A. Below which gas is always liquefied
B. Above which a gas will never be liquefied
C. Below which a gas does not obey gas laws
D. Above which a gas may explode
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Above which a gas will never be liquefied
126.

A Salinometer

A. Measure intensity of illumination
B. Measures temperatures in cryogenic regions
C. Measures solar radiation
D. Measures sound level
E. Measures density of brine
Answer» E. Measures density of brine
127.

In cooling towers the heat is dissipated mainly by

A. Freezing
B. Convection
C. Radiation
D. Conduction
E. Evaporation
Answer» E. Evaporation
128.

Capacity of a domestic refrigerator is in the range

A. 1 to 3 tonnes
B. 7 to 10 tonnes
C. 0.1 to 0.3 tonnes
D. 3 to 5 tonnes
E. 5 to 7 tonnes
Answer» C. 0.1 to 0.3 tonnes
129.

If a refrigerator is directly exposed to sun rays

A. It will stop working
B. The refrigerant will leak
C. There will be less cooling effect
D. Frost will be formed on cabinet surface
E. (A) and (B) above
Answer» C. There will be less cooling effect
130.

A refrigerating system operates on the reversed Carnot cycle. The higher temperature of the refrigerant in the system is 40?C and the lower is - 15?C. The capacity is to be 10 tons. Neglecting all losses, the coefficient of performance of the system would be

A. 2.67
B. 3.75
C. 9.41
D. 4.69
E. 7.36
Answer» D. 4.69
131.

As warm air cools, its

A. Relative humidity increases
B. Relative humidity decreases
C. There is no effect on moisture holding capacity
D. Capacity to hold moisture increases
E. Dew point occurs
Answer» B. Relative humidity decreases
132.

In a small vapour compression cycle using capillary tubing for expansion, if suddenly uncondensed vapours enter the tubing, the result will be

A. Improved refrigerating capacity
B. Loss in refrigerating capacity
C. Supply of superheated vapour to compressor
D. Choking of drier
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Loss in refrigerating capacity
133.

In which section of a vapour compression system, the refrigerant is generally in the form of a wet vapour?

A. Condenser outlet
B. Expansion valve
C. Evaporator
D. Compressor
E. Condenser inlet
Answer» C. Evaporator
134.

In a vapour absorption system as compared to vapour compression system, the compressor is replaced by

A. Receiver
B. Expansion valve
C. Evaporator
D. Conderser
E. Absorber and generator
Answer» E. Absorber and generator
135.

In a refrigerating system work done per kg of air is 20 kcal and heat extracted per kg of air is 25 kcal. The quantity of refrigerant used is 10 kg. The coefficient of performance of the system would be

A. 0.8
B. 12.5
C. 5
D. 8
E. 1.25
Answer» E. 1.25
136.

If a one ton refrigeration machine, the significance of term "One ton" is that

A. One ton of water can be converted into ice
B. One ton of ice when melts from and at 0?C in 24 hours the refrigeration effect equivalent to that
C. One ton water can be stored at a time
D. One ton is the total weight of equipment
E. One ton of refrigerant is used
Answer» B. One ton of ice when melts from and at 0?C in 24 hours the refrigeration effect equivalent to that
137.

The change in temperature resulting from a gas expanding from one constant pressure, with no heat transfer and no external work other than to maintain the constant pressure is known as

A. Dalton's law of partial pressures
B. Kinetic theory of gases
C. Avogadro's hypothesis
D. Joule - Thomoson effect
E. Law of conservation of energy
Answer» D. Joule - Thomoson effect
138.

Anhydrous substance is

A. Free of hydrogen and other chemicals containing hydrogen
B. Dry substance
C. Free of humidity
D. Free of hydrogen
E. Free of water especially water of crystallization
Answer» E. Free of water especially water of crystallization
139.

No refrigerator using reversed Carnot cycle has been constructed because

A. It is uneconomical
B. It is less efficient
C. It requires bulky machines
D. 9.41
E. Isentropic portions of cycle require low speeds whereas isothermal protuons require high speeds
Answer» A. It is uneconomical
140.

The statement: If a maximum of gases or vapours is enclosed in a container, each will exert its own pressure on the container entirely independent of the others and the total absolute pressure will be equal to the sum of the partial pressure exerted by each of the gases. This statement is known as

A. Newton's law of gases
B. Kinetic theory of gases
C. Avogadro's hypothesis
D. Fick's law
E. Dalton's law of partial pressures.
Answer» E. Dalton's law of partial pressures.
141.

Defrosting of evaporators is done because

A. Frosting increases refrigerating effect
B. Frosting retards heat flow
C. Frosting is undersirable
D. Frosting obstructs flow of refrigerant
E. Frosting may cause damage to equipment
Answer» B. Frosting retards heat flow
142.

No liquid can exist as a liquid at

A. 100?C
B. Zero pressure
C. Zero viscosity
D. 0?C
E. 10,000 m height above the surface of earth
Answer» B. Zero pressure
143.

Dischloromono fluoroethane is

A. Freon 11
B. Freon 12
C. Freon 21
D. Freon 22
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Freon 22
144.

In a refrigeration system, if the compressor short cycles, the probable cause could be

A. Intermittent contact in electric control circuit
B. Dirty or iced evaporator
C. Lack of refrigerant
D. Overchange of refrigerant
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
145.

Reversed Carnot cycle assumes that all processes in the cycle are

A. Non-flow only
B. 10,000 m height above the surface of earth
C. Transient flow
D. Non flow or steady flow
E. Steady flow only
Answer» D. Non flow or steady flow
146.

Which of the following valves is used on domestic refrigerators

A. Solenoid valve
B. Expansion valve
C. Spring safety valve
D. Wheel valve
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
147.

A thermometer installed, in a vapour compression ammonia system, after the condenser shows elevated reading than the normal. It shows that

A. Condenser needs cleaning
B. Cooling tower or spray pond not handling the load properly
C. Uneven water distribution over the condensing surfaces
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
148.

One a psychrometric chart cooling and humidification process using spray can be shown by

A. A line parallel to wet bulb temperature lines
B. A curve
C. A line parallel to dry bulb temperature lines
D. A horizontal line
E. A vertical line
Answer» A. A line parallel to wet bulb temperature lines
149.

In a vapour compression cycle the refrigerant immediately after expansion valve is in

A. Liquid form
B. Wet vapour form
C. Dry vapour form
D. Dry and saturated vapour form
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Wet vapour form
150.

If wet bulb temperature is same as dew point, the relative humidity of air will be

A. 0
B. 25
C. 67
D. 100
E. 50
Answer» D. 100

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