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WorksheetsACR-106 SM25 Midterm
Total questions: 69
Worksheet time: 35mins
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
12. Microprocessors are often referred to as _____
microcontrollers
transistors
resistors
capacitors
Which of the following are used as controllers in commercial ice machines?
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
24. It is recommended that at least ________________ a year, the probe should be removed from the water reservoir and cleaned.
twice
once
four times
every month
25. The ________________ is usually made of two reed switches and two floats.
dual float switch
single float valve
pressure transducer
level transmitter
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.
Ice sensors
Water filters
Compressor relays
Thermostatic valves
____________________ controls use sound waves and vibrations, which are reflected back to the control from the ice.
Sonar
Radar
Thermometer
Barometer
Making a(n) _______________-shaped ice cube involves running water over an evaporator plate in which the copper evaporator tubing is soldered onto the plates at regular intervals.
crescent
cube
cylinder
flake
Which of the following lists the correct steps for installing a package machine?
Unpacking, assembling, connecting power, testing
Disassembling, painting, connecting power, testing
Packing, shipping, connecting power, testing
Unpacking, connecting power, painting, testing
Some of the methods used for ice bin control are:
Thermostatic control, mechanical arm, ultrasonic sensor, and weight sensor.
Only manual scooping.
Using a fan to melt the ice.
Adding salt to the ice bin.
How does the mechanical flapper work?
Mechanical flapper-type devices simply sense backed-up ice by pressure and activate a microswitch.
Mechanical flapper-type devices use a laser to detect ice and send a signal to a computer.
Mechanical flapper-type devices melt the ice using a heating element and then drain the water.
Mechanical flapper-type devices use a fan to blow away the ice and clear the path.
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 color; Ice bin size
Voltage rating; Drain pipe length
Why is the gear motor assembly more prone to fail than any other part in the ice flaker?
The pressures and stresses put on it make the assembly more prone to fail.
It is made from a weaker material than other parts.
It is rarely lubricated during maintenance.
It operates at a much lower temperature than other parts.
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
Ambient humidity, Water pressure
Refrigerant type, Compressor size
Voltage supply, Fan speed
The evaporator of a chiller can be used to absorb heat from ____.
water
a solution of water and polyethylene glycol
the refrigerant
both a and b
Two basic categories of chillers are the ____.
compression cycle and absorption
purge and absorption
absorption and lithium bromide
purge and lithium bromide
A benefit of operating a compressor unloaded is ____.
reduced energy costs
reduced compression ratios
increased cooling
both a and b
A reciprocating compressor with six cylinders, three banks of two cylinders each, can have its capacity reduced by unloading to ____% of full capacity.
33
50
66
25
Speeds up to rpm are used in centrifugal compressors.
20,000
25,000
30,000
A centrifugal compressor uses for capacity control.
block vanes
guide blocks
control vanes
7. Direct expansion evaporators have .
expansion joints between sections of the evaporator
subcooling at the outlet of the evaporator
The compressors used in low pressure chillers are the ____ type.
reciprocating
scroll
screw
centrifugal
When a chiller using a low-pressure refrigerant is operating, the low pressure side of the system ____.
always shows a positive pressure
is always in a vacuum
contains a mixture of oil and air
rejects oxygen and moisture
A purge unit ____.
helps to provide subcooling in the condenser
helps to provide superheat in the suction line
relieves non-condensable gases from the system to the atmosphere
provides capacity control
To unload a reciprocating compressor, hot gas bypass across the cylinder is the best method.
True
False
When referring to evaporators, the terms "direct expansion" and "dry type" can be used interchangeably.
True
False
High pressure chillers use either air- or water-cooled condensers.
True
False
Thermostatic expansion valves are the only metering devices used in high pressure chillers.
True
False
Low pressure chillers use either air- or water-cooled condensers.
True
False
Lithium bromide is ideal for use in absorption systems because it is non-corrosive.
True
False
Electronic starters are much smaller than conventional starters.
True
False
A chiller typically cools ____________________ for the purpose of air conditioning.
water
air
oil
steam
In centrifugal compressors, capacity control is accomplished by the use of __________________________________________ at the impeller inlet.
guide vanes
diffusers
intercoolers
volute casings
The pressure difference in a low-pressure chiller is produced by a(n) ____________________ compressor.
centrifugal
reciprocating
scroll
rotary
The device that automatically helps to remove non-condensables from a chiller is called a(n) ____________________.
purge unit
expansion valve
compressor
condenser
The pressure difference in an absorption chiller where the source of energy is steam or hot water is produced with the use of a(n) ____________________ solution.
lithium bromide
ammonia
sodium chloride
potassium iodide
The refrigerant in an absorption chiller whose source of energy is steam or hot water is _____________________.
water
ammonia
carbon dioxide
freon
Multiple smaller compressors are sometimes preferred over one large compressor because:
they provide greater flexibility and reliability
they are always cheaper to install
they require less maintenance than a single large compressor
they consume more energy than a single large compressor
A compressor that is equipped with unloaders accomplishes which of the following?
It allows the compressor to run without compressing gas, reducing load and energy consumption.
It increases the maximum pressure the compressor can achieve.
It improves the cooling efficiency of the compressor.
It prevents the compressor from starting.
What is the reason to use cylinder unloading in high pressure chillers? (Fill in the blank)
Provide capacity control for longer running time and closer control of chilled water temperatures.
Increase the pressure of the refrigerant for faster cooling.
Reduce the size of the compressor for compact installation.
Enhance the lubrication of compressor parts.
Since there are no "valves" in a scroll compressor, what must be done to prevent refrigerant from flowing backward when the compressor cycles off?
Install check valves.
Increase the compressor speed.
Reduce the refrigerant charge.
Use a larger condenser.
Why are open-drive compressors often started up for a short time in the off season?
The shaft seal on the compressor is kept "wet" by the circulation of refrigeration oil over it. If the compressor is off for a long period of time, the shaft seal can dry up and eventually leak. Periodic running of the compressor helps keep the shaft seal in good shape.
To increase the pressure inside the compressor for maintenance purposes.
To ensure the refrigerant does not freeze inside the compressor.
To test the electrical connections and wiring regularly.
Centrifugal compressors are designed with the lubrication isolated from the refrigerant vapor. Why? (Fill in the blank)
Oil mixed with the liquid refrigerant in the evaporator reduces the capacity of the system.
It prevents the compressor from overheating.
It increases the pressure of the refrigerant vapor.
It allows for higher operating speeds.
Explain the difference, with respect to superheat, between a dry type evaporator and a flooded evaporator.
The dry type evaporator (direct expansion) operates with a certain amount of superheat, while a flooded evaporator operates with little or no superheat.
Both dry type and flooded evaporators operate with the same amount of superheat.
A flooded evaporator always operates with maximum superheat, while a dry type evaporator operates with no superheat.
Superheat is not relevant to the operation of either type of evaporator.
In a lithium bromide system, the refrigerant boils at 40°F. What is the corresponding absolute pressure required?
0.122 lb/in² or 0.248 in Hg
0.500 lb/in² or 1.02 in Hg
1.000 lb/in² or 2.04 in Hg
0.050 lb/in² or 0.102 in Hg
The capacity of a screw compressor is controlled by:
using a slide valve or variable speed drive
increasing the oil injection rate
changing the type of refrigerant used
adjusting the discharge pressure only
In high-pressure, low-pressure, and absorption chilled-water systems, how is the capacity controlled?
The capacity is controlled by a slide valve that blocks off the inlets to the screw involutes.
The capacity is controlled by adjusting the condenser water temperature.
The capacity is controlled by varying the speed of the cooling tower fan.
The capacity is controlled by changing the refrigerant type used in the system.
