Principles of Refrigeration: Master the Basics of Cooling Systems

Question 1

In a refrigeration system, what is the primary role of the compressor?

Accepted Answer

Raising the refrigerant's pressure

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Cooling the refrigerant

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Eliminating moisture from the refrigerant

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Regulating refrigerant flow

Question 2

Which term describes the phase transition of refrigerant from liquid to gas?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Sublimation

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Deposition

Question 3

Which refrigerant property refers to its capacity to absorb and release heat?

Accepted Answer

Latent heat

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Specific heat

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Thermal conductivity

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Boiling point

Question 4

What is the primary function of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Extracting heat from the refrigerant

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Increasing refrigerant pressure

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Separating liquid refrigerant from vapor refrigerant

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Controlling refrigerant flow

Question 5

In residential HVAC systems, which refrigerant is commonly used?

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R-410a

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R-134a

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R-22

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R-600a

Question 6

What is the purpose of a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Regulating refrigerant flow into the evaporator

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Maintaining constant pressure in the condenser

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Separating liquid refrigerant from vapor refrigerant

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Monitoring system temperature

Question 7

To troubleshoot a refrigeration system effectively, what are the crucial steps to follow?

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Check refrigerant levels, inspect electrical connections, and test components.

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Replace all components without testing or diagnosis.

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Wait for the system to fail completely before taking any action.

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Call a technician immediately without attempting any troubleshooting.

Question 8

Which phase is NOT included in the refrigeration cycle?

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Freezing

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Compression

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Expansion

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Condensation

Question 9

What is the primary function of a refrigerant in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

To transfer heat from a colder area to a warmer area

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To absorb heat from the indoor air

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To release heat to the outdoor air

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To lubricate moving parts in the compressor

Question 10

Which type of compressor is commonly found in small residential HVAC systems?

Accepted Answer

Scroll compressor

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Reciprocating compressor

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Centrifugal compressor

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Rotary screw compressor

Question 11

What is the main purpose of an expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To regulate the flow of liquid refrigerant into the evaporator

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To prevent refrigerant from flowing back into the compressor

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To condense the refrigerant vapor into a liquid

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To separate liquid refrigerant from gaseous refrigerant

Question 12

What is the primary function of a condenser in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To increase the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant gas

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To decrease the pressure and temperature of the refrigerant gas

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To separate liquid refrigerant from gaseous refrigerant

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To lubricate moving parts in the system

Question 13

What is the key difference between a split system and a packaged HVAC system?

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Split systems have indoor and outdoor units, while packaged systems have all components in one unit.

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Packaged systems are more efficient than split systems.

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Split systems are more common in commercial applications than packaged systems.

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There is no difference between split systems and packaged systems.

Question 14

Which of the following is a component unique to a heat pump system?

Accepted Answer

Reversing valve

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Evaporator coil

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Condenser coil

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Compressor

Question 15

What is the main purpose of a thermostat in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

To maintain a desired temperature setting

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To control the flow of refrigerant

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To provide ventilation

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To filter the air

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a component of the refrigeration cycle?

Accepted Answer

Refrigerant pump

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Evaporator

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Condenser

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Expansion valve

Question 17

What is the primary function of a refrigerant in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

To absorb and release heat

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To lubricate moving parts

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To prevent corrosion

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To seal leaks

Question 18

Which type of compressor is commonly found in small-scale HVAC systems?

Accepted Answer

Rotary compressor

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Reciprocating compressor

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Screw compressor

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Centrifugal compressor

Question 19

What is the main function of an evaporator coil in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

To absorb heat from the indoor air

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To release heat to the outdoor air

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To cool the refrigerant

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To dehumidify the air

Question 20

What is the purpose of a condenser coil in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

To release heat to the outdoor air

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To absorb heat from the refrigerant

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To cool the air

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To dehumidify the air

Question 21

What is the primary purpose of a throttle device in the refrigeration cycle?

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To control the flow of refrigerant

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To cool the refrigerant

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To lubricate moving parts

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To increase the pressure of the refrigerant

Question 22

What is the main reason for using superheat in an HVAC system?

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To prevent liquid refrigerant from entering the compressor

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To improve system efficiency

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To increase the cooling capacity of the system

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To reduce noise

Question 23

Why is it crucial to follow safety procedures when handling refrigerants, and what environmental regulations govern their use?

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To protect health and prevent ozone depletion.

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To ensure system efficiency.

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To avoid legal penalties.

Question 24

How do the material and surface area of an evaporator affect its heat transfer efficiency?

Accepted Answer

The evaporator's material and surface area influence its heat transfer capabilities.

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Evaporator design has no impact on its ability to transfer heat.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a component of the refrigeration cycle?

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Thermostat

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Condenser

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Evaporator

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Compressor

Question 26

What is the function of the compressor in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To increase the pressure of the refrigerant

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To absorb heat from the refrigerant

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To cool the refrigerant

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To expand the refrigerant

Question 27

Which refrigerant is commonly used in residential air conditioners in the United States?

Accepted Answer

R-410A

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R-22

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R-134a

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R-32

Question 28

What is the term for the process where the refrigerant changes from a liquid to a gas?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Deposition

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Sublimation

Question 29

What is the function of the condenser in a refrigeration cycle?

Accepted Answer

To remove heat from the refrigerant

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To increase the pressure of the refrigerant

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To cool the refrigerant

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To expand the refrigerant

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a safety consideration when working with refrigerants?

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Smoke near the work area

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Wear proper personal protective equipment

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Use a refrigerant leak detector

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Work in a well-ventilated area

Question 31

What is the purpose of a refrigerant receiver?

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To store excess refrigerant

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To regulate the flow of refrigerant

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To cool the refrigerant

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To filter impurities from the refrigerant

Question 32

What is the relationship between the pressure and temperature of a refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

As pressure increases, temperature increases

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As pressure decreases, temperature decreases

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Pressure and temperature are independent of each other

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Temperature can only affect pressure, not vice versa

Question 33

In a refrigeration system, which component compresses the refrigerant vapor, increasing its pressure?

Accepted Answer

Compressor

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Evaporator

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Condenser

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Expansion valve

Question 34

What is the main function of the refrigerant in an HVAC system?

Accepted Answer

Absorb and release heat during phase changes

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Provide lubrication for moving parts

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Generate electricity for system operation

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Filter out impurities from the air

Question 35

What is the term for the process where a refrigerant changes from a liquid to a gas, absorbing heat in the process?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Condensation

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Compression

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Expansion

Question 36

Which component in a refrigeration system directly absorbs heat from the space being cooled?

Accepted Answer

Evaporator

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Condenser

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Compressor

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Expansion valve

Question 37

What is the primary function of an expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Control the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator

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Compress the refrigerant vapor

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Condense the refrigerant vapor

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Lubricate the compressor

Question 38

How does the condenser release heat in the refrigeration cycle?

Accepted Answer

Through condensation

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By cooling the refrigerant

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Via expansion

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During compression

Question 39

Which methods are commonly used to enhance the energy efficiency of refrigeration systems?

Accepted Answer

Variable speed compressors

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Subcooling

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Oversized condensers

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Fixed-speed compressors

Question 40

According to environmental regulations, which action is essential for ensuring the safe handling of refrigerants during maintenance and repairs?

Accepted Answer

Using personal protective gear when working with refrigerants

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Disposing of refrigerants without using specialized recovery equipment

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Storing refrigerants in unmarked containers

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Releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere without following proper recovery procedures

Question 41

How does the refrigerant's boiling point influence the efficiency of a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

Lower boiling point refrigerants improve system efficiency.

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Higher boiling point refrigerants enhance system efficiency.

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The boiling point of the refrigerant has no impact on system efficiency.

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The boiling point of the refrigerant only affects the system's environmental impact.

Question 42

Within a refrigeration cycle, what is the primary function of the evaporator?

Accepted Answer

Reduce the refrigerant's temperature

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Elevate the refrigerant's pressure

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Filter out impurities present in the refrigerant

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Regulate the flow of refrigerant

Question 43

Which regulation mandates regular leak inspections and reporting for systems containing refrigerants with a global warming potential (GWP) exceeding 2,500?

Accepted Answer

EPA Section 608

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ASHRAE Standard 15

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OSHA Standard 1910.119

Question 44

In a refrigeration system, what is the primary function of the refrigerant?

Accepted Answer

To absorb heat from the cold reservoir and release it to the hot reservoir.

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To seal the system from leaks.

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To lubricate the moving parts of the compressor.

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To regulate the system pressure.

Question 45

Which process involves the conversion of a refrigerant from a liquid to a gas?

Accepted Answer

Evaporation

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Sublimation

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Condensation

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Deposition

Question 46

What is the main purpose of an expansion valve in a refrigeration system?

Accepted Answer

To control the flow of refrigerant into the evaporator.

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To boost the pressure of the refrigerant.

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To separate the liquid refrigerant from the vapor refrigerant.

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To cool the refrigerant before it enters the evaporator.

Question 47

Which refrigerant is commonly used in modern air conditioning systems as a more environmentally friendly alternative?

Accepted Answer

Hydrofluoroolefin (HFO)

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Ammonia (NH3)

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Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)

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Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC)

Question 48

Which of the following equations represents the ideal gas law that describes the relationship between pressure, volume, and temperature?

Accepted Answer

PV = nRT

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F = ma

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E = mc^2

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Q = mcΔt

Question 49

When working with refrigerants, which safety measure is crucial to ensure the detection of leaks?

Accepted Answer

Using a refrigerant leak detector.

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Storing refrigerants in a cool, dry place.

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Wearing gloves.

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Inspecting refrigerant lines regularly.

Question 50

In a refrigeration system, what is the primary function of the condenser?

Accepted Answer

To release heat from the refrigerant.

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To control the pressure of the refrigerant.

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To change the refrigerant from a liquid to a gas.

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To absorb heat from the refrigerant.

Question 51

Which component is NOT a part of the refrigeration cycle?

Accepted Answer

Expansion tank

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Condenser

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Compressor

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Evaporator

Question 52

What is the typical temperature range at which a typical household refrigerator operates?

Accepted Answer

34-40°F (1-4°C)

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70-75°F (21-24°C)

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0-10°F (-18--12°C)

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50-55°F (10-13°C)