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Term

Which of the following repreent and different temperature than the other 3?

A) 15 C

B) 59 F

  C) 475 K

  D) 519 R

Definition

 

C

 

475 K

Term

Of the following chioces, the warmest temperature is

 

A 20C

B 303K

C 501R

D 77F

Definition

B

 

303 Kelvin

Term

Pure water boils at a temp of 212F at what standard condition?

 

Definition

 

14.696psi

Term

The temperature on the farinheit scale where all molecular biology activity stops is

 

Definition

 

-460F

Term

The temperature on the celsius scale where all molecular activy stops is

 

Definition

 

-273 C

Term

as the temperature of a material increases, the molecules in the material _______

 

Definition

 

Travel Faster

Term

How many BTUs are required to change on pound of ice at 20F to steam at 220F?

 

Definition

 

1,304 BTUs

Term

How many BTUs are required to change five pounds of ice at 20F to steam at 220F

 

Definition

 

6520 BTUs

Term

How many BTUs must be removed from one pound of water at 200F for it to end up as ice at 30F?

 

Definition

 

313 BTUs

Term

The ammount of heat needed to change the temperature of a suvstance will cary with the type of substance.

The heat quality is call the _______ of the substance

 

 

 

 

Definition

 

Specific Heat

Term
The standard Atmospheric pressure at sea level is
Definition

 

29.92" Hg

Term

PSIG Indicates

 

Definition

 

pounds per square inch absolute guage

Term
A bourdon tube is often found in a(n) _____
Definition
Pressure Guage
Term

The Farenhite scale is used in English measurement system in the USA

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

The difference in the level of heat between two substances will determine the heat transfer rate

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

Both sensible heat and latent heat transfers can be read with a thermometer

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term
The fahrenheit scale is called the ______
Definition
Rankin Scale
Term
Atmospheric pressure in inches of mercury (" Hg) decreases _______ per 1000 feet increase in elevation
Definition
1" Hg
Term
A solid material exerts a pressure of force _____
Definition
Downward only
Term
a liquid material exerts a pressure or force _______
Definition
Outward and Downward
Term
If the temperature remains constant and the volume that a gas occupies increases the pressure will________
Definition
Decrease
Term

The volum of gas varies inversly with the absolute pressure, provided the temperature remains constant

This is called ______

Definition
Boyles Law
Term

At a constant pressure, the volume of a gas varies as to the avsolute temperature and at a constant colume the pressure of the gas varies directly witht the absolute temperature

This is called __________

Definition
Charles Law
Term

The total pressure of a confine mixture of gasses is the sume of the pressures of each of the gases in the mixture

This is known as__________

Definition
Daltons Law
Term
A helicoptor is lifting an 800 pound unit at a rate of 200 feet per minute. How may horsepower of work energy is the helicoptor using in the process?
Definition
4848 HP
Term
The unit used to measure electrical power is the
Definition
Watt
Term
One watt of electrical energy is equal to how many BTU's?
Definition
3.413
Term

How many watts of electrical power are equal to one horsepower?

 

 

Definition
746 Watts
Term

 Specific volume is the term used to indicate the space a weight of gas will occupy

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

as heat is applied to a closed container containing a gas, the pressure inside the container will decrease

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

An example of a fossil fuel is hydrogen

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

Heat is a form of energy because of the motion of the molecules

 

T or F

Definition
Term
The three basic stages of material are _________, _________, and ________
Definition
Solid Liquid and Gas
Term
The law that states that "energy is neither created or destroyed, but can be converted from one form to anoher" is called
Definition
The Law of Energy Conservation
Term
Most of the energy we use comes from something we have on Earth. The only "new" energy we get comes from the __________
Definition
Sun
Term
What is a molecule
Definition
A molecule is composed of atoms and cannot be broken down without changing its chemistry
Term
What is density?
Definition

The quantity of something per unit measure


Is the ratio of a substane mass to volume compared to water

Term
What happens when room temerature soda is poured into a glass of ice?
Definition
The ice melts because it is absorbing the heat from the soda
Term
Ice melts in Ice boxes because?
Definition
Heat flows through insulated walls, heat enters when the door is opened, heat enters when warm food is placed in the icebox
Term
High Temperature refridgeration is produced by
Definition
An air conditioning system
Term
Refridgeration can be described as
Definition
the process of removing heat from a place where it is not wanted to a place where it makes little or no difference
Term
The ________ relationship correlates the vapor pressure and the boiling point of water and is the basis for controlling the cooling systems temperatures
Definition
Temperature Pressure
Term
The ______ are used to change the vapor to a liquid and the liquid form back into a vapor in a refridgeration cycle
Definition
Condensor and Evaporator
Term
The Evaporator in a Refridgeration system _______
Definition
Absorbs heat from the product to be cooled
Term
Reciprocating compressors have ______
Definition
A piston and cylinder
Term
The condenser _________
Definition
rejects heat from the refridgerent
Term
When a refridgerent enters the compressor it is a ________ and when it leaves the compessor ir is a _________
Definition

low pressure, low temperature superheated vapor

 

high pressure, high temperature, superheated vapor

Term
The compressor in a refridgeration system __________
Definition
Raises the boiling point of the refridgerant and pumps the refridgerant throughout the system
Term
Good ventilation is important when working around refridgeration equipment because modern refridgerants________
Definition
Are heavier than air and may displace the oxygen around you
Term

Which of the following refridgerents has the lowest boiling temperature at atmospheic pressure

A r-12

B r-22

C r-134a

D r-502

Definition

D

R-502

Term
The law requires technicans to recover refridgerant from all refridgeration systems so that they
Definition

Will not be released into the atmosphere

may be used again

may be reclaimed for future use

 

Term

The evaporator in a refridgeration system must be colder than the refridgerated space in order to absorb heat

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

Id a cylinder of R-22 is moved from a truck at 100F to a 80F shop the quantity of liquid refridgerant remains the same

 

T or F

 

Definition
False
Term

The evaporator can be thought of as a heat sponge

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term
The refridgerant vapor picks up additional heat as it flows from the evaporator to the compressor. The heat is picked up from the ___________
Definition
Suction Line
Term
The _______ is another positive displacement compressor and is used for larger air conditioning and refridgeration applications
Definition
Screw
Term
The ammount of heat a refridgerant contains with -40F as the 0 heat contect reference point is called
Definition
Enthalpy
Term

Which of the following statements are correct when referring to large refrigerant or nitrogen tanks?

 A The protective cap must be on

B Saftey Goggles or glasses must be worn when moving

C Large Tanks should not be carried, but moved with an approved cart

D All of them

Definition
All of the above are correct
Term
An example of a pressure vessel is
Definition
a cylinder containing refrigerant
Term
An R-22 cylinder containing enough refrigerant to have liquid refrigerant in it, is in a truck with a temperature of 120F. What would be the PSIG pressure in the cylinder?
Definition
259.9 PSIG
Term
A fuseable plug is a metal fitting that has a hole drilled thought it and the hole is filled with ________
Definition
A material with a low melting point
Term
When transferring refrigerants from a cylinder to a refrigeration system or any other container, you should always wear _________
Definition
Goggles with side sheilds and gloves
Term

When it is neccessary to preform work in an area that has a damp or wet floor, which of the following can be done to minimize the chance or electricle shock?

A place a rubber mat on the floor

b use a wooden ladder

c wear insulated gloves

d all of the above

Definition
All of the Above
Term
Electrical power should always be shut off at the ______ or enterance panel and locked out in an approved manner when installing equipment
Definition
Distribution
Term
A double insulated drill ________
Definition
Generally has a plastic case with the electrical connections and motor insulated within the tool
Term
In electrical circuits, the ______ wire protects the operator
Definition
Ground
Term
Fires that involve ordinary materials such as paper, cardboard and wood are classified as Type ____
Definition
Type A Fires
Term
Fires that involve ordinary materials such as oil and gas are classified as Type __ Fires
Definition
Type B Fires
Term

Fires that involve electrical equipment are classified as Type __ Fires

 

Definition
Type C Fires
Term
Fire extinguishers that van be used on any type of fire generally contain a ______ to extinguish the fire
Definition
Dry Chemical Powder
Term

As long as the torch is kept moving below the level of the liquid refrigerent in the cylinder so as not to creat a hotspot, it is OK to heat the cylinder in this manner

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

Aluminum ladders are safe to use around electrical equipment as long as they have insulation pads on the bottom of the rungs.

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

If you are a refrigeration technician, a warm coat and gloves should be in your truck, even in the middle of the summer

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term
Oil must never be around an _____ cylinder
Definition
Oxygen
Term
Power tools that are not double insulated must have three-prong plugs to ensure the tool is properly ______
Definition
Grounded
Term
A way to move equipment acros a roof is to use rollers and _______ for a base
Definition
Plywood
Term
Refrigerants from a refrigeration system that has a burned out motor-compressor assembly can be dangerous because it could contain a high concentration of _______
Definition
Acids
Term

Which of the following tools is different from the rest with respect to the shape of the nut or screw that it turns

a Open End Wrench

b Combination Wrench

c Hex Key

d Adjustible Wrench

Definition

C

Hex Key

Term
A socket set is an integral part of a technicians tool box because ________
Definition

Extensions allows easier acess

A rachet handle can looses and tigten nuts with minimal movement

there are multiple that can be interchanged easily

Term
A wireing and crimping tool is used to _______
Definition
Cut and Strip Wire
Term
Air conditioning and refrigeration reversable ratchet wrenches are used to
Definition
open and close refrigerant service valves
Term
Flare nut wrenches are used to _______
Definition
tighten or loosen nuts on copper tubing
Term
Tube cutters are used to ______
Definition
Cut copper tubing
Term

a guage and manifold assembly used in refrigeration work may include ______

 

Definition

Guage, Manifold, Valves and Hoses

Either 2, 3 or 4 Valves

 

Term
A sling psychrometer is used to _______
Definition
measure the dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures of air
Term
The halide leak detector ________
Definition
Detects refrigerant leaks in a refrigerant system
Term

Variable speed reversable electric drills can be used to drill holes as well as tighten and loosen screws

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

The odd shape of a Torx type screw driver is the square shaft used to tighten or loosen screws

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

A programmable charging scale measures the volume of refrigerant flow into a refrigeration system

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

An instrument called a clamp on ammeter is so called because the tongs can be clamped around a single wire.

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term
The tool used to create pipe threads on the outside of a pipe is called a ______
Definition
Die
Term
The tool used to create internal threads is called a _____
Definition
Tap
Term
A ________ is used to measure the ammount of oxygen in flue products
Definition
O2 Indicator
Term
The dial-type meter used to measure the pressure in a heting unit flue pipe is called a _______
Definition
Draft Guage
Term
An instrument that can be used to determine the relative humidity of the air is the
Definition
Psycrometer
Term
For what is a soldering gun used for
Definition
Soldering electrical connects and wires
Term
What is the major advantage of an clamp-on ammeter?
Definition
You can measure the amp pule of a compressor while it is running without having to locate both ends
Term
For fastening two peices of wood together the nail you would use is called the
Definition
common nail
Term
For recessing the nail for filling and finishing the wood surface the nail used would be a ______
Definition
Finishing Nail
Term
To fasten a duct hanger strip to a floor joist, the nail used would be a _____
Definition
roofing nail
Term
an outward clinch taker is used to ______
Definition
spread the ends of a staple outward
Term
hollow rivits are assembled on a pin often called a ____
Definition
mandrel
Term
the hole drilled in sheet metal for tapping a screw should be the approximate size of ______
Definition
the thread root diameter of the fastener
Term
in the machine screw demensions "5/16 - 18 UNC" the 5/16 indicates
Definition
the outside thread diameter
Term
to secure a flexable duct onto a duct collar, the best fastener would be a(n) ______
Definition
nylon strap
Term

Nails are sometimes coated with zinc to protect them from errosion

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

A wall anchor is a one time fastener

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

A toggle bolt is a one time fastener

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

Preforated strap is a very versitle fastener as it can be used on pipe of all sizes

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term
The easiet way to secure a thermostat cable is to use a _______
Definition
Staple
Term
to secure two pieces of sheet metal together, a technician may use a __________  screw since no pre-drilling is required
Definition
Self Drilling
Term
A sheet metal screw that does not require a pre-drilled recieving hole is called ________
Definition
Self Drilling
Term
Wood screws come in three type heads, Flat, Round, and ________
Definition
Oval
Term
What are two types of sheet metal screws?
Definition
Tapping and Self Drilling
Term
What is the Largest diameter wood screw, a No 8 or No 10?
Definition
10
Term
if a technician needed 5/8" ACR for an installation and was located near onlu a plumbing supply store, what size and type of pipe should be asked for?
Definition
1/2" ID Copper
Term
the size indicated for the diameter of copper tubing used for plubming is the approximate _______
Definition
Inside Diameter
Term
the size indicated for the diameter of ACR copper tubing is the approximate
Definition
Outside Diameter
Term
The maximum temperature at which soft soldering is done at is ______
Definition
842F
Term
Filler materials used in the high temperature connection of copper joints are composed of _____
Definition
15 to 60 % Silver
Term
when soldering or brazing the solder is ______
Definition
melted by heat from the tubing and fitting
Term
molten solder flows between the two base metals being soldered because of
Definition
capillary action
Term
The proper type of flame from an oxyacetylene torch used for silver braising is
Definition
Neutral or Carbonizing
Term
when soldering why should flux be used?
Definition

it helps prevent oxidation

it helps keep pipes clean

it helps solder flow easier

Term
for cleaning ACR copper tubing before soldering, a material that can be used is
Definition
A sand cloth
Term
Pipe threads are standardized byt the ANS, what does ANS stand for?
Definition
American National Standard
Term
Pipe threads, when used on pip that will contain liquid or vapor under presure, have what three charectaristics?
Definition

are tapered

should at least have 7 perfect threads

generally have a V shape

Term
when joining steel pipe a _________ should be applied to the threads before connecting
Definition
pipe dope
Term

L type copper is considered medium weight and is used most frequently

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

when istalling a refridgeration system, the piping should be connected with as few joints as possible

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

when soldering the technician should heat the solder with the torch to allow it to melt

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term
Copper tubing used in the feild piping of refigeration is type _______
Definition
ACR
Term
one reason for insulation on a suction line is to help maintain proper _________
Definition
Super Heat
Term
In the thread specification NPT stands for
Definition
National Pipe Taper
Term
the best method of leak detection is when the refrigeration system is _______
Definition
standing with dry nitrogen pressure of 150 PSIG in the system
Term
Non condensable gasses are
Definition
undesirable in a refrigeration system
Term
to pull a vacuum means to _______
Definition
lower the pressure in a refrigeration system below atmoshperic
Term
a micron guage is used to measure _______
Definition
absolute pressures below 1mm Hg
Term

Which of the following represents the lowest vacuum?

A 10psia

B 5" Hg VAC

C 5 psig

D 1000 Microns

Definition

D

1000 Microns

Term
Multiple evacuation means that ________
Definition
you pull a vacuum on a refrigeration system more than once, allowing refrigerant or nitrogen into the system between each procedure
Term
moisture in a liquid state must be ______ before it can be removed with a vacuum pump
Definition
vaporized
Term
to insure accurate testing, the best material to use for connecting lines to the vacuum pump and guage set is ______
Definition
Copper
Term

The maximum recommended pressure is 150psig on the low-side of the system

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

air entering a refrigerant system can eventually lead to compresser failure

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

Clearance tolerances are such that the ordinary clean refridgerant oil can be used satisfactorily in a vacuum pump

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

The oil in a vacuum pump should be changed after each time it is used

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

while under a deep vacuum any liquid water under the oil in the motor compressor asembly can be removed by operating the compressor motor for several seconds without any adverse effect on the system

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

after repairing a system that has had an electrical motor failure it is good feild practice to reuse the recovered refrigerent

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term
When using a standing pressure test for leak checking, _________ should never be used since an explosive mixture can be created
Definition
Oxygen
Term
Sludge is produced when moisture, acid and ______ are present in a system
Definition
Oil
Term
only two substances should be in the refrigeration system for proper operation. They are ______ and oil
Definition
Refrigerent
Term
a ___ pressure could also mean refirgerent vapor is still seeping from the refrigerent system
Definition
low
Term
a pressure of 100 microns has been reached with the vacuum pump operating. the pump is turned off and the guage reading rises above 5000 microns and keeps rising. What does this indicate?
Definition
There may be a leak or moisture may still be present
Term
why is it a good idea to remove schrader stems from service valves prior to evacuation?
Definition
Schrader stems slow the evacuation process by restricting the flow
Term
Charging a refrigeration sytems refers to ______
Definition
adding a refrigerant to a system
Term
refridgerant in vapor form is normally put into the
Definition
suction line
Term
when charging a system with vapor refrigerent from a refrigerent cylinder, the cylinder will become
Definition
cold
Term
refrigerant in liquid form is normally put into the system through the
Definition
liquid line
Term
when charging liquid refrigerant from a single valve supply cylinder the cylinder is place ______
Definition
upside down
Term
a graduated cylinder charging device is a device that
Definition

measures refrigerent by volume

has a compensation dial for adjusting the temp or refrigerent

often has a heater to keep te refrigerent temp from dropping

Term
if a critically charged refrigeration system is overcharged what will likley result?
Definition
Increased operating pressures
Term
fractionation occures when _____
Definition
some of a blended refrigerent evaporates or condenses before the rest of the blend
Term
when charging a refrigeration system with a near-azeotropic mixture, what must be donw to prevent liquid from entering the system?
Definition
Charge as a liquid through the low side using a restrictor
Term

when the system pressure are lower than the pressure in the refrigerant tank, such as hen the system has just been evacuated or the system is out of refrigerant, refrigerant can be added to botht he high and low sides of the system

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

if the tank is a reusable tank, there are no check valves and the system refrigerant can enter the tank as long as the system pressure is higher than the pressure in the tank

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

the quickest method to charge a system is to charge vapor only

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term

a manufactures charging chart may be used when available to determine the correct charge for a system

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term
refrigerant in vapor form is affef to the system through the ____ side of the system
Definition
low
Term
As refrigerant vapor is removed from a supply cylinder the pressure in the supply culinder will _______
Definition
Drop
Term
The _______ is used to help techniciancs perform a number of task including taking pressure readings on the high side of the system and trapping all of the system refrigerant in the receiver to perform system service.
Definition
King Valve
Term
the charging device that holds refrigerant has a visable column of liquid and can be used to viually see the ammout of refrigerant us is call the ________
Definition
graduated charging cylinder
Term
How many chlorine atomes does it take to destroy 100,000 ozone molecules in the stratusphere?
Definition
1
Term
The ____ takes into consideration both the direct and indirect global warming effects of refrigerents?
Definition
TEWI
Term

Which one of the following refrigerents is a CFC type refregerant?

R-22

R-123

R-134a

R-12

Definition
R-12
Term
Which type of redrigerent has the highest ozone depletion potential (ODP)?
Definition
CFC's
Term
The abbreviation for refrigerents containing chlorine, flourine and carbon is _____
Definition
CFC
Term
The ozone depletion factor for R-12 is ___
Definition
1.0
Term

Which of the following is an example of an HCFC refregerent?

R-12

R-402

R-22

R-134a

Definition
R-22
Term

Which of the following refrigerent is considered an HFC tyoe of refregerent?

R-134a

R-12

R-22

R-11

Definition
R-134a
Term
The abbreviation for refrigerents containing chlorine, flourine carbon and hydrogen is _____?
Definition
HCFC
Term
The abreviation for refregerents containing flourine, carbon and hydrogen is ___?
Definition
HFC
Term
Refregerents that are made up of two refregerents, that when blended in the right proportions combine to make a third, stable refrigerent are called ______
Definition
Azeotrops
Term
To reprocess refrigerent to meet new product specifications is called
Definition
Reclaim
Term
To remove the refrigerent from a system without any testing or processing and to be put back into the same system is called_______
Definition
Recovery
Term

A refrigerent reclaimed from a system may be charged back into the system from which it came.

 

T or F 

Definition
False
Term

Machanical refrigerant recovery equipment must meet specification establsihed by the 1993 ARI 740 standard.

 

T or F

Definition
True
Term

When a technician works for a company in which the technician does not have a financial interest the technician does not have to be certified.

 

T or F

Definition
False
Term
HCFC based blends work best with ________ lubricants, while HFC-based blends work best with ester lubricants
Definition
alkylbenzene
Term
The small ammount of refrigerant released when removing guage hoses from the system is called _________
Definition
De Minimus Release
Term
The fastest way to remove a refrigerent from a system is with the refrigerent in a _______ state
Definition
Liquid
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