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WorksheetsACR-202 (OFFICIAL) Assessment
Total questions: 102
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Two-temperature operation of a refrigeration system is necessary when ____.
the compressor must be protected from overloading
more than one evaporator is used with a compressor
the coil in the evaporator is excessively long
a multiple-circuit distributor is used
The EPR valve is installed in the suction line at the evaporator outlet and it ____.
modulates the refrigerant vapor to the compressor
prevents the boiling point in the evaporator from dropping below a pre-set point
when used with a TX valve the system has the characteristics of maintaining a constant superheat and keeping the pressure from going too low
All of the above.
EPR valves are also referred to as ____ valves.
DRP
ORC
ORN
ORI
To protect the compressor during periods of hot pull down, a(n) ____ valve is used.
TXV (thermostatic expansion valve)
EPR (evaporator pressure regulator)
CPR (crankcase pressure regulator)
LAC (low ambient control)
The refrigeration compressor motor can be operated at about ____% over its rated capacity without harm during the pulldown.
5
10
15
20
Refrigeration systems are designed to operate year round. For this reason they are equipped with ____.
relief valves
a low-ambient control
oversized evaporator coils
EEPR valves
Which of the following is a type of low-ambient temperature head pressure control?
CPR
EPR
Fan cycling
Off-cycle defrost
Which of the following is another type of low-ambient temperature head pressure control?
Air volume control using shutters and fan cycling.
Programmed defrost timer.
Timer and liquid line solenoid for automatic pump down.
Compressor internal heat.
Frequently on smaller condensing units, one fan will run continuously and the other fan will be cycled on and off with a(n) ____.
ambient temperature controller
ambient pressure valve
thermal expansion valve
thermal control valve
____ are snap-acting valves that open and close very fast when the electrical energy is applied to the coil.
Contactors
Condenser
Relays
Solenoid valves
When a system pumps down, where is the refrigerant stored?
Condenser and receiver
Evaporator and compressor
Condenser and compressor
Both a and c
Random defrost is accomplished ____.
with a timer
using a high pressure control
using a low pressure control
when the refrigeration system has enough reserve capacity to cool more than the load requirement
Defrost using internal heat is accomplished using ____.
a sail switch
electric heating elements
hot gas from the compressor
mullion heaters
How does the receiver ensure that only 100% liquid refrigerant enters the liquid line?
By means of a dip tube.
It only allows refrigerant to enter the liquid line when it is filled with liquid.
The spring loaded relief valve opens.
None of the above are correct.
The normal position for a suction service valve during normal operation is ____.
back-seated
front seated
midseated
Any of the three.
Two-temperature operation is desirable when more than one evaporator is used with a compressor.
True
False
The crankcase pressure regulator (CPR) puts a limit on the pressure that can return to the compressor.
True
False
A suction line accumulator is used to ensure that liquid refrigerant enters the compressor.
True
False
Oil separators work on the principle of low refrigerant and oil velocity.
True
False
Oil separators are used to remove oil from the refrigerant.
True
False
Automatic pumpdown systems are equipped with a(n) ____________________ to prevent refrigerant from reaching the evaporator.
solenoid valve
expansion valve
compressor relay
pressure switch
The ____________________ is a mechanical control that keeps the refrigerant pressure in the evaporator from going below a predetermined point.
evaporator pressure-regulating valve (EPR valve), evaporator pressure-regulating valve, EPR valve
thermostatic expansion valve
liquid line solenoid valve
compressor discharge valve
Two types of relief valves are the spring-loaded valve and the ____________________ valve.
one-time
pressure-release
hydraulic
manual
The spring-loaded type of relief valve is normally brass with a(n) ____________________ seat.
neoprene
steel
plastic
ceramic
The one-time relief valve is caused to relieve by (a) .
To protect a refrigeration compressor when refrigerant loss occurs, a(n) ____________________ control is used.
low pressure
high pressure
temperature
humidity
The two forces that control the EPR valve are:
Evaporator pressure and spring pressure
Condenser pressure and atmospheric pressure
Oil pressure and suction pressure
Discharge pressure and capillary pressure
The oil pressure safety control is prevented from de-energizing a compressor immediately after start-up because:
There is a 90-second time delay.
The compressor is manually locked.
The oil is preheated.
The pressure switch is bypassed.
What is the temperature range in medium-temperature refrigeration?
Where is the refrigerant filter drier found?
The refrigerant filter drier can be found at any point on the liquid line after the king valve.
The refrigerant filter drier is always located before the compressor in the suction line.
The refrigerant filter drier is installed inside the evaporator coil.
The refrigerant filter drier is placed only at the discharge line of the compressor.
Where is the refrigerant sight glass normally located?
The refrigerant sight glass is normally located anywhere liquid flow exists and anywhere it can serve a purpose.
The refrigerant sight glass is normally located inside the compressor housing.
The refrigerant sight glass is normally located at the air filter intake.
The refrigerant sight glass is normally located on the electrical control panel.
List four causes of liquid floodback.
Wrong TXV setting (low or no compressor superheat), Overcharge, Evaporator fan not operating, Low load on evaporator
High refrigerant temperature, Proper TXV setting, Clean evaporator coil, High load on evaporator
Correct compressor superheat, Undercharge, Evaporator fan operating, Defrost heater working
Low refrigerant pressure, Properly sized expansion valve, Clean condenser coil, High ambient temperature
In a kitchen, ____ condensing units may be easier to maintain.
self-contained
remote
local
hybrid
The three-way heat reclaim valves in most heat reclaim systems are ____ operated.
relay
contact
switch
solenoid
The heat reclaim valve is a three-way valve that is activated by a solenoid operated by a ____.
pilot
reload
preload
pressure
When a parallel heat reclaim system is used, the heat reclaim condenser must be sized to handle ____% of the refrigeration system’s rejected heat when in the heat reclaim mode.
50
70
80
100
Heaters that are made with resistance-type wire run just under the surface of the cabinet are called ____ heaters.
anticipation
relief
mullion
reclamation
Knock-down walk-in coolers are constructed of interlocking panels from ____ thick.
1 in. to 4 in.
1 in. to 6 in.
2 in. to 4 in.
2 in. to 6 in.
In condensate removal, the drain lines should be sloped downward about ____ in. per foot for proper drainage.
1/8
1/6
1/4
1/2
The precharged tubing used for installing refrigeration piping is called a ____.
line set
gauge set
log set
completion set
One of the advantages of parallel compressor systems is ____.
load matching
flexibility
less compressor cycling
All of the above.
The most popular secondary fluid currently used in refrigeration systems is ____.
HFE
ethylene glycol
HCFC
propylene glycol
One of the disadvantages of the secondary-fluid refrigeration systems is ____.
greater leak potential
more critical piping
longer defrost periods
higher cost of the equipment
At its triple point, CO₂ can exist as ____.
vapor
liquid
solid
All of the above.
Refrigerated compressed air driers typically run ____% of the time.
30
50
80
100
The primary advantage of parallel compressor systems is their ____.
higher efficiencies
nearly exact load matching ability
smaller locked-rotor amperage
limited effect of a compressor malfunction
The air used for “pneumatic controls” must be ____.
hot
dry
moist
rectified
When purchase cost alone is considered in selecting refrigeration equipment, the equipment may not perform acceptably.
True
False
An open case is more efficient than a closed case.
True
False
Self-contained equipment normally plugs into either a 120-V or 230-V electrical outlet.
True
False
Often, parallel compressor systems employ a satellite or booster compressor.
True
False
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is one of the newest refrigerants.
True
False
CO₂, ammonia, propane, butane, and isobutane are all natural refrigerants.
True
False
Distributed supermarket refrigeration modules that are located very close to the display cases they refrigerate are becoming increasingly popular.
True
False
Refrigerated air driers are normally self-contained refrigeration systems that may be air cooled or water cooled.
True
False
Retail stores use ____________________ refrigeration units for merchandising their products.
reach-in
walk-in
portable
display-case
When the inside of the evaporator cabinet is below freezing, heat has to be provided to keep the condensate in the line ____________________.
from freezing
from boiling
from evaporating
from condensing
The precharged tubing for refrigeration piping is ____________________ at both ends and has quick connect fittings.
sealed
open
threaded
flared
____________________ are basically refrigeration systems located in the air supply, after the storage tank.
Refrigerated air driers
Desiccant air driers
Oil separators
Aftercoolers
A condensing unit can be located:
only inside a building
only outside without any protection
outside with proper weather protection or in a common equipment room
only on the roof
Pilot operation means that the valve uses the refrigeration system’s pressures to move a sliding mechanism when its solenoid is energized.
The valve uses the refrigeration system’s pressures to move a sliding mechanism when its solenoid is energized.
The valve operates only manually without any external pressure.
Pilot operation refers to the manual control of the refrigeration system.
It means the valve is always open regardless of system pressure.
The two alternative means of disposing of the condensate that is gathered on the evaporator of all refrigeration equipment are:
Piped to a drain or evaporated
Stored in a tank or frozen
Burned off or compressed
Filtered or reused
The hot gas bypass valve in a refrigerated air drier is called a pressure regulator because:
It increases the temperature in the evaporator.
It does not allow the pressure in the evaporator to drop below the set point.
It controls the flow of refrigerant to the condenser.
It shuts off the compressor during low load conditions.
Match each term with the correct statement below.
Applies a false load on the evaporator when there is no load
hot gas bypass valve
Usually installed in the heat reclaim pump-out or bleed line to prevent migration of refrigerant to the coldest location
check valve
Tremendous forces that can cause refrigerant lines and values to rupture
liquid hammer
When air is used for controls
pneumatic control
Removes refrigerant from the heat reclaim coil when it is not being used
bleed ports
Tremendous forces that can cause refrigerant lines and values to rupture
hot gas bypass valve
check valve
liquid hammer
pneumatic control
bleed ports
When air is used for controls
hot gas bypass valve
check valve
liquid hammer
pneumatic control
bleed ports
Package ice machines store their own ice at ____°F in a bin below the ice maker.
10
18
24
32
Most package ice makers are ____-cooled.
water
air
moisture
refrigerant
____ ice is normally made in a vertical refrigerated cylinder surrounded by the evaporator on the outside.
Solid
Cube
Flake
Chip
The auger in a flake ice maker has cutting surfaces called ____.
flights
fins
shafts
gears
A ____ is used to turn the auger in a flake ice machine.
step motor
geared motor
worm motor
hydraulic motor
Most ice flakers have a ____ that reduces the auger drive motor’s speed from about 1725 rpm to 9 to 16 rpm.
gear improvement drive
gear intensive drive
gear shift drive
gear reduction drive
____ evaporators have ice cups designed to cause the ice to fall out of the cups during defrost.
Vertical
Horizontal
Hybrid
Linear
____ ice cube machines usually have vertical evaporator plates with water flowing over the individual cells.
Modular
Linear
Cell-type
Cup-type
_____ between the evaporator cells allow air entering from the edges of the ice to travel along the entire ice slab and relieve the suction force.
Space holes
Weep holes
Release spots
Weep space
_____ are simply small computers that contain stored programs or algorithms.
Auto processors
Signal processors
Microcontrollers
Microprocessors
For maximum efficiency, individual ice machine models have different programs called algorithms stored in their _____
EEPROM
ERAM
EPRAM
PRAM
Microprocessors are often referred to as _____
signal controllers
digital controllers
integrated device controllers
integrated circuit controllers
Many filter manufacturers use ____ to inhibit calcium or lime scale buildup.
wool
polysorbate
polyphosphate
polyphenols
Most package ice machines are designed to be located in ambient temperatures of _____
30°F to 110°F
40°F to 115°F
50°F to 115°F
50°F to 120°F
When using cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, it is unnecessary to wear protective clothing and eyewear.
True
False
Ice-making machines are the same as ice-holding machines such as those seen on the outside of a convenience store or service station.
True
False
The gear motor assembly is less prone to failure than any other part in the ice flaker.
True
False
Manufacturers of ice flakers install thermal overload controls in the motor windings or a manual-reset, current-type overload control.
True
False
It is important that the auger does not wobble within the freezing cylinder or evaporator.
True
False
Water levels can be sensed and controlled by a probe located in the water reservoir.
True
False
Solid forms of ice last longer because there is more weight with less surface area.
True
False
Most ice makers use a hot gas harvest or defrost to melt an ice sheet off the evaporator.
True
False
Ice is not considered a food source.
True
False
It is recommended that at least ________________ a year, the probe should be removed from the water reservoir and cleaned.
twice
once
every month
every week
25. The ________________ is usually made of two reed switches and two floats.
26. ________________-type devices are usually located in the spout.
Mechanical flapper
Electronic sensor
Thermal fuse
Pressure valve
27. ________________ sense the buildup of ice by infrared technology. This control allows the ice machine to shut down before the ice chokes the spout opening.
Infrared electric eyes
Thermostatic expansion valves
Mechanical timers
Float switches
28. ________________ controls use sound waves and vibrations, which are reflected back to the control from the ice.
Sonar
Radar
Thermometer
Barometer
Making a(n) (a) -shaped ice cube involves running water over an evaporator plate in which the copper evaporator tubing is soldered onto the plates at regular intervals.
Which of the following is NOT a step in installing a package machine?
Set and level the machine
Supply power
Provide a water supply
Install a cooling fan
Some of the methods used for ice bin control are:
Mechanical flapper, infrared electric eyes, and sonar controls
Thermostatic expansion valves, pressure switches, and timers
Float switches, solenoid valves, and compressors
Evaporator fans, condensers, and water pumps
List the types of devices used to control ice production in commercial ice machines.
Mechanical flapper-type device controlling a micro switch, Infrared electric eye, Sonar, Thermostats, Liquid-filled bulbs
Pressure gauges, Flow meters, Digital timers, Humidity sensors
Manual levers, Water pumps, Air compressors, Gas valves
Rotary fans, Light bulbs, Circuit breakers, Fuses
How does the mechanical flapper work?
When operating at the proper refrigerant charge, ice production in flake ice machines depends on two main factors. List these factors.
Inlet water temperature, Temperature (ambient) surrounding the ice machine
Compressor size, Water filter type
Refrigerant brand, Ice bin size
Evaporator material, Water pump speed
Why is the gear motor assembly more prone to fail than any other part in the ice flaker?
Ice production, cycle times, and system operating pressures for an air-cooled ice machine mainly depend on two factors. Identify them.
Temperature of the air entering the condenser, Temperature of the water entering the ice machine
Type of refrigerant used, Size of the ice storage bin
Voltage supplied to the compressor, Color of the ice machine
Brand of the ice machine, Shape of the ice cubes
