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201.

"The difference between the length of a certain brass rod and that of a steel rod is clamped to be constant at all temperatures". The above statement

A. can never be true
B. can be valid only for temperatures below 0?C
C. can be true provided their lengths are directly proportional to the linear coefficients of the material of the rod
D. can be true provided their lengths are directly proportional to the linear coefficients of the material of the rod
E. None of the above
Answer» D. can be true provided their lengths are directly proportional to the linear coefficients of the material of the rod
202.

Ten grams of moisture per kg of dry air is removed from atmospheric air during air conditioning and the temperature becomes 30?C. If the atmospheric conditions are 40?C DBT and 60% Relative humidity, the RH of air after refrigeration would be

A. 50%
B. 69%
C. 40%
D. 104%
E. 60%
Answer» B. 69%
203.

PVC tubes are used for condenser and evaporator when the refrigerant is

A. Freon 12
B. Freon 22
C. Ammonia
D. Sulphur dioxide
E. None of the above
Answer» E. None of the above
204.

Which reciprocating compressor is usually used in domestic refrigerators?

A. Open type
B. Semi-sealed type
C. Hermetically sealed type
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Hermetically sealed type
205.

A Carnot refrigerator extracts 100 kcal of heat per minute from a cold room which is maintained at - 15?C and it is discharged to atmosphere 30C?. The horse power required to run the unit would be

A. More than 6
B. 2 to 5
C. 5 to 6
D. 1.5 to 2
E. 1
Answer» D. 1.5 to 2
206.

If space occupied by the refrigerating plant and cost is the major consideration, which of the following refrigerant will be preferred?

A. Carbondioxide
B. Sulphur dioxide
C. Mehtyl chloride
D. Ammonia
E. Any of the above
Answer» A. Carbondioxide
207.

When ammonia is the refrigerant, which of the following will be be the material for pipe through which refrigerant flows?

A. Cast steel or wrought iron
B. Copper
C. PVC
D. Brass
E. Aluminium
Answer» A. Cast steel or wrought iron
208.

Moisture in Freon refrigeration system causes

A. Ineffective refrigeration
B. Damage to compressor
C. High power consumption
D. Freezing of automatic regulating valve
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Freezing of automatic regulating valve
209.

Which of the following is not a desirable property of a refrigerant?

A. High critical temperature
B. Low specific heat of liquid
C. Low boiling point
D. High specific volume of air
E. All of the above
Answer» D. High specific volume of air
210.

A Carnot refrigerator operates between 300.3 K and 273 K. The fraction of cooling effect required as work input is

A. 20%
B. 10%
C. 50%
D. Not possible to find with the data
E. All of the above
Answer» B. 10%
211.

A thermometer in the compressor discharge line

A. Confirms the flow of refrigerant
B. Indicates the efficiency of cycle
C. Helps in adjusting the compressor performance
D. Shows the heat of refrigerant leaving the cylinder on way to the condenser
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Shows the heat of refrigerant leaving the cylinder on way to the condenser
212.

Freon 12 is a compound consisting of stoms of

A. Carbon, hydrogen and fluorine
B. Carbon and hydrogen
C. Carbon, hydrogen, fluorine and chlorine
D. Carbon, fluorine and chlorine
E. Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen
Answer» D. Carbon, fluorine and chlorine
213.

During sensible of cooling of air

A. Wet bulb temperature decreases and relative humidity increases
B. Both wet bulb temperatures as well as relative humidity increase
C. Both humidity ratio as well as relative humidity remain constant
D. Both wet bulb temperature as well as relative humidity decrease
E. Wet bulb temperatures increases and relative humidity decreases
Answer» A. Wet bulb temperature decreases and relative humidity increases
214.

The type of compressor used in refrigeration system is

A. Reciprocating
B. Centrifugal
C. Rotary sliding vane
D. Rotary screw compressor
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
215.

In a refrigeration cycle the heat is rejected by refrigerant at

A. Evaporator
B. Condenser
C. Expansion valve
D. Compressor
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Condenser
216.

2 HP per ton of refrigeration is required to maintain the temperature of - 40?C in the refrigerator if the refrigeration cycle works on Carnot cycle. The COP of the cycle would be

A. 0.4
B. 1
C. 2.38
D. 5
E. 4.76
Answer» C. 2.38
217.

An average adult while sitting in a cinema hall

A. Discharges about 100 kcal of heat per hour
B. Discards about 500 kcal of heat per hour
C. Absorbs about 500 kcal of heat per hour
D. Neither absorbs nor discards heat
E. Absorbs about 100 kcal of heat per hour
Answer» A. Discharges about 100 kcal of heat per hour
218.

During compression in a vapour compression cycle of 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
E. None of the above
Answer» A. C.O.P. is reduced
219.

The heat removed capacity of a one ton refrigerator is

A. 100 kcal/4 hour
B. 100 kcal/hour
C. 50 kcal/min
D. 25 kcal/sec
E. None of the above
Answer» C. 50 kcal/min
220.

A prssure gauge on the discharge side of compressor

A. Is mounted for show only
B. Indicates the temperature of refrigerant after compression
C. Gives a warning when the pressure reaches a dangerous point
D. Gives an ideas about the coefficient of performance of the cycle
E. Confirms the flow of refrigerant in cycle
Answer» C. Gives a warning when the pressure reaches a dangerous point
221.

Major modification required to produce temperature of - 200?C in a vapour compression refrigeration system using Freon 12 as refrigerant, is

A. Condenser capacity must be increased to handle the refrigerant
B. Size of compressor required would be large to handle volumes of vapour
C. Compression ratio has to be restricted till stronger body of compressor is needed
D. Freon 12 cannot be used for such low temperatures
E. Insulation should be capable of withstanding such low temperatures
Answer» D. Freon 12 cannot be used for such low temperatures
222.

In a vapour absorption refrigeration system the power is required for vapour compressor as compared to that in vapour compression cycle is

A. More
B. Less
C. There is no such relation
D. One forth
E. Half
Answer» C. There is no such relation
223.

In a mechanical refrigeration system the refrigerant occurs as liquid (or very wet vapour) between

A. Before and after compressor
B. Expansion valve or evaporator
C. Condenser and expansion valve
D. Evaporation valve and compressor
E. Compressor outlet and condenser
Answer» C. Condenser and expansion valve
224.

The chemical formula for Freon-12 is

A. CCI2F2
B. CH3CL
C. CCIF3
D. CHCIF2
E. CCIF2CF3
Answer» D. CHCIF2
225.

The ratio of specific humidity of moist air to the specific immidity of the saturated air at the same temperature, is known as

A. Absolute humidity
B. Degree of saturation and degree of reaction
C. Relative humidity
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Degree of saturation and degree of reaction
226.

Dehydration means

A. Removing steam from any matter
B. Removing water from any matter
C. Removing hydrogen from any matter
D. Removing hydrogen from a hydrocarbon
E. Removing hydrogen from a mixture
Answer» B. Removing water from any matter
227.

Defrosting in a refrigerator may be done by

A. Stopping the compressor for a while
B. Opening the door of refrigerator
C. Placing trays of warm water in the refrigerator
D. Any of the above
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Any of the above
228.

A cooling tower in a refrigeration system

A. Removes heat from refrigerant
B. Removes heat from brine
C. Removes heat from lubricating oil
D. Removes heat from hot water coming out of condenser
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Removes heat from hot water coming out of condenser
229.

A hermetic compressor is

A. A reciprocating compressor
B. A valveless compressor
C. A thermodynamically efficient comprossor
D. A factory sealed unit containing motor and compressor
E. None of the above
Answer» D. A factory sealed unit containing motor and compressor
230.

A refrigerant is added to vapour compression cycle through

A. High side in vapour form
B. High side in liquid form
C. Low side in liquid form
D. None of the above
E. Any of the above
Answer» B. High side in liquid form
231.

The horse power per ton of refrigerating effect when ammonia is used as a refrigerant, will be nearly

A. 5
B. 2
C. 0.1
D. 0.5
E. 1
Answer» E. 1
232.

Dalton's law of partial pressure state that

A. All gases exert partial pressures only
B. All gases or mixture of gases exent partial pressures
C. All gases or mixture of gases in a container will exert their own pressure on the container entirely indipendent of the others
D. Total pressure exerted by a mixture of gases or vapours is equal to the pressure exerted by individual gases or vapours
E. None of the above
Answer» C. All gases or mixture of gases in a container will exert their own pressure on the container entirely indipendent of the others
233.

When moisture is removed from air at constant dry bulb temperature the process is known as

A. Drying
B. Sensible cooling
C. Aeration
D. Deionisation
E. Dehumidification
Answer» E. Dehumidification
234.

In a newly charged ammonia compression system, the clicking sound in the expansion valve indicates

A. High pressure after compression
B. Leakage of ammonia
C. Excessive ammonia charged
D. Lack of ammonia
E. Evaporator coils chocked
Answer» D. Lack of ammonia
235.

The difference between wet and dry bulb temperature

A. Increases at atmospheric temperature
B. Increases as air gets wet
C. Increases as air gets drier
D. Remains constant always
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Increases as air gets drier
236.

For better performance a desert cooler

A. Should be placed inside the room
B. Should be placed outside
C. Should be mounted on window
D. Should be placed at the roof level
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Should be mounted on window
237.

Which of the following are synonyms?

A. Humidity ratio and specific humidity
B. Degree of saturation and degree of reaction
C. Sensible cooling and dehumidification
D. Relative humidity and specific humidity
E. Dehumidification
Answer» A. Humidity ratio and specific humidity
238.

At 100% humidity

A. We bulb temperature is same as atmospheric temperature
B. Dry bulb temperature is same as atmospheric temperature
C. Wet bulb temperature is same as dry bulb temperature
D. Dry bulb temperature is exactly half the wet bulb temperature
E. Wet bulb temperature is exactly half the dry bulb temperature
Answer» C. Wet bulb temperature is same as dry bulb temperature
239.

Which of the following symptoms will indicate under charging of a vapour compressor refrigeration cycle?

A. Compressor runs continuously
B. Frost on suction line
C. Low suction pressure
D. Low head pressure
E. All of the above
Answer» B. Frost on suction line
240.

The drift loss in cooling towers is around

A. 40 to 50%
B. 1%
C. 10 to 20%
D. 2 to 5%
E. 30 to 35%
Answer» C. 10 to 20%
241.

Cooling towers are used for cooling water

A. To be used for cooling the compressor
B. To be used for filtration of air
C. To be injected in circulating air
D. To be used for humidification
E. To be used for cooling the building
Answer» A. To be used for cooling the compressor
242.

Refrigerant 744 is

A. Carbondioxide
B. Freon 22
C. Freon 12
D. Air
E. Ammonia
Answer» A. Carbondioxide
243.

In a ammonia vapour compression cycle during gas charging the connection is made

A. Anywhere in the cycle
B. At the compressor cycle
C. On low pressure side near evaporat
D. At the compressor outlet
E. On high pressure side close to receiver
Answer» E. On high pressure side close to receiver
244.

In central air conditioning system

A. Entire equipment is placed in the air conditioned space
B. There is only one machine which performs the function of air conditioning
C. All the major equipment is located in one central space removed from the air to be conditioned
D. Is used when small area is to be air conditioned
E. None of the above
Answer» C. All the major equipment is located in one central space removed from the air to be conditioned
245.

A refrigerant cycle is usually a

A. Open cycle
B. Closed cycle
C. Mixed cycle
D. Hybrid cycle
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Closed cycle
246.

Refrigerant R-40 is

A. Air
B. Methyl chloride
C. Glycol
D. Brine
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Methyl chloride
247.

In order to ensure leak proof mechanical links, the end of copper tubing in refrigeration cycle is

A. Flared
B. Brazed
C. Soldered
D. Press-fitted
E. (C) and (D) together
Answer» A. Flared
248.

A Bell-Coleman cycle is

A. Reversed Otto cycle
B. Reversed Carnot cycle
C. Reversed Sterling cycle
D. Reversed Joule cycle
E. Reversed Rankine cycle
Answer» D. Reversed Joule cycle
249.

On a particular time of a day if dry bulb temperature is equal to the wet bulb temperature, then it can be safely concluded that

A. Dew point was less than 20?C
B. Rain had occurred one or two hours earlier
C. Relative humidity of air was 100%
D. Specific humidity of air was 0.010 kg per kg of dry air
E. Atmospheric air was free from moisture
Answer» C. Relative humidity of air was 100%
250.

Which of the following is not a dehydrator?

A. Silica sel
B. Molecular sieve
C. Calcium chloride
D. Sodium chloride
E. All of the above
Answer» E. All of the above
251.

A water cooler is installed with one ton vapour compression cycle. In 24 hours it will provide

A. 0.1 ton of cold water
B. One tonne of cold water
C. The change is gradual throughout the cycle
D. More than one tonne of cold water
E. Half ton of cold water
Answer» D. More than one tonne of cold water
252.

In rainy season desert coolers become ineffective

A. Because of low temperature
B. Pleasant weather
C. Rain serves the purpose of cooler
D. Humidity of air increases
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Humidity of air increases
253.

When Freon 12 is the refrigerant, the condenser and evaporator cables are made of

A. Aluminium
B. Cast iron
C. Steel
D. Copper
E. Wrought iron
Answer» D. Copper
254.

In vapour absorption system using ammonia, water is required for

A. Absorber only
B. Separator only
C. Condenser, absorber and separator
D. Condenser only
E. Condenser and absorber
Answer» C. Condenser, absorber and separator
255.

The ratio of mass of water vapour associated with unit mass of dry air to the mass of water vapour associated with unit mass of dry air saturated at the same temperature is known as

A. Relative humidity
B. Specific humidity decreases
C. Humidity ratio
D. Degree of saturation
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Degree of saturation
256.

In a refrigerator system if compressor fails to operate, the probable reason could be

A. Power failure
B. Low voltage
C. Burnt motor
D. Fuse blown
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
257.

A thermometer in vapour compression system is installed in the main line close to the compressor

A. As it helps the operator to adjust compressor for greatest efficiency
B. As temperature indicates whether liquid or vapour refrigerant is going to compressor
C. As temperature helps in calculating the coefficient of performance
D. As the performance of other units of the cycle can be controlled
E. None of the above
Answer» A. As it helps the operator to adjust compressor for greatest efficiency
258.

White ice is

A. Sub-cooled water
B. Fast cooled water
C. Due to dissolved air, gases and impurities
D. Produced by blowing air during freezing
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Due to dissolved air, gases and impurities
259.

In which type of single phase motor the starting torque is low

A. Capacitor start type
B. Shaded pole type
C. Starting torque is same in all motors
D. Permanent split capacitor type
E. Capacitor start and capacitor run type
Answer» B. Shaded pole type
260.

Air conditioning means

A. All above
B. Removal of air impurities
C. Heating
D. Dehumidifying
E. Cooling
Answer» A. All above
261.

Dew points temperature is an indication of

A. Moisture content of air
B. Dryness of air
C. Lowest temperature where air and water vapour start separating
D. Condition air
E. Any of the above
Answer» A. Moisture content of air
262.

The most common type of vapour absorption system in use for industrial application is

A. Hydrogen and water
B. Freon 22 and water
C. Brine and water
D. Freon 12 and water
E. Ammonia and water
Answer» E. Ammonia and water
263.

Brazing is the process used for joining

A. Two ferrous materials
B. One ferrous and one non-ferrous material
C. Two non-ferrous materials
D. Two non-metals
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Two non-ferrous materials
264.

Of the following chemicals the liquid having the greatest cooling effect on an individual is

A. Water
B. Water containing ammonium hydroxide
C. Ether
D. Alcohol
E. Brine
Answer» D. Alcohol
265.

In vapour absorption system the function of rectifier is

A. To cool the vapour leaving the analyzer
B. To separate ammonia and water
C. To dissolve ammonia in water
D. To add energy from external source
E. None of the above
Answer» A. To cool the vapour leaving the analyzer
266.

Sometimes refrigeration plants use cooling towers. The water cooled in those towers is supplied

A. For defrosting evaporator coils
B. To cool compressor cylinder only
C. To cool refrigerant in evaporator
D. To cool refrigerant in condenser
E. None of the above
Answer» D. To cool refrigerant in condenser
267.

When moisture is added to air at constant dry bulb temperature, the process is known as

A. Humidification
B. Sensible cooling
C. Wetting
D. Chilling
E. None of the above
Answer» A. Humidification
268.

The condition of refrigerant before and after the condenser in a vapour compression cycle is

A. Wet vapour, wet vapour
B. Dry saturated, wet vapour
C. Dry saturated, dry saturated
D. Liquid, liquid
E. Dry saturated, saturated liquid
Answer» E. Dry saturated, saturated liquid
269.

The COP of a reversed Carnot cycle is 5. The ratio of highest absolute temperature to the lowest absolute temperature

A. 0.8
B. 1.2
C. 0.2
D. 1.25
E. 5
Answer» B. 1.2
270.

In case the relative humidity of atmospheric air is 100% the rate of evaporation of water will be

A. Half the water already air
B. Very high
C. Zero
D. Slow
E. Half the water already air
Answer» C. Zero
271.

In which of the following plants secondary refrigerant is used?

A. Domestic refrigerator
B. Room air conditioner
C. Deep freezer
D. Ice plant
E. None of the above
Answer» D. Ice plant
272.

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

A. Lack of refrigerant on cycle
B. Excessive load and evaporator
C. Negligible load on evaporator
D. Any of above
E. None of the above
Answer» B. Excessive load and evaporator
273.

The crankcase explosion of a refrigeration compressor

A. Occurs due to ignition of vapours in compressor crank case
B. Occurs when load is too high
C. Means breakdown in compression
D. Occurs between piston and cylinder heads
E. Means ignition of refrigeration due to high temperature
Answer» A. Occurs due to ignition of vapours in compressor crank case
274.

A cooling tower cools water

A. Below wet bulb temperature
B. Equal to wet bulb temperature
C. Slightly above wet bulb temperature
D. Wet bulb has no bearing on cooling load performance
E. None of the above
Answer» C. Slightly above wet bulb temperature
275.

While designing air conditioning system for a theatre the various heat loads are categorized as given below. Which one will give lowest heat load?

A. Lights
B. Neither absorbs nor discards heat
C. Outside temperature in summer
D. Human beings
E. Direct sun
Answer» A. Lights
276.

The secondary refrigerant used in milk chilling plants is usually

A. Brine
B. Ammonia solution
C. Glycol
D. Sodium silicate
E. Any of the above
Answer» C. Glycol
277.

Hydrogen cannot be liquefied at room temperature by the application of pressure, because

A. It is a diatomic molecule
B. It has high viscosity
C. Its critical temperature is lower than the normal room temperature
D. Its thermal conductivity is high
E. It has low density
Answer» C. Its critical temperature is lower than the normal room temperature
278.

The condension of moisture contained in air will take place at

A. Any where between dry bulb temperature and wet bulb temperature
B. Dew point temperature
C. Dry bulb temperature
D. Wet bulb temperature
E. Saturation temperature
Answer» B. Dew point temperature
279.

If a discharge pressure of a refrigeration compressor is too high, it shows there is (are)

A. Too little or too warm condenser water
B. Fouled tubes in shell and tube condenser
C. Improper operations of evaporator condenser
D. Overcharge of refrigerant
E. Any of the above
Answer» E. Any of the above
280.

The statement that molecular weight of all gases occupy the same volume at NTP is known as

A. First law of thermodynamics
B. Joules law
C. Charle's law
D. Avogadro's law
E. Dalton's law
Answer» D. Avogadro's law
281.

The condition of refrigerant before and after the expansion or throttle valve in a vapour compression system is

A. Wet vapour, very wet vapour
B. Wet vapour, dry vapour
C. High pressure saturated liquid, very wet vapour
D. Very wet vapour, high pressure, saturated liquid
E. None of the above
Answer» C. High pressure saturated liquid, very wet vapour
282.

The function of desuperheating coil in a condenser is

A. To remove heat from condenser
B. To improve performance of a condenser
C. To discharge the heat exchanged in condenser to the surroundings
D. To remove the heat of superheat of the refrigerant before it enters the condenser
E. None of the above
Answer» D. To remove the heat of superheat of the refrigerant before it enters the condenser
283.

When the air temperature reaches the point where relative humidity is 100% the air is saturated because it cannot hold any more moisture. This temperature is called

A. Freezing point
B. Partial freezing point
C. Dew point of air
D. Dew point
E. Dew point of water vapour
Answer» D. Dew point
284.

An increase in the movement of the molecules within a solid, liquid or gas corresponds to

A. A drop in temperature
B. No change in temperature
C. Latent heat addition/removal
D. A rise in temperature
E. None of the above
Answer» D. A rise in temperature
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