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Why do CO₂ refrigeration systems require special attention when separating liquid and oil?


CO₂ operates at high pressure, which increases the risk of compressor failure and leaks
CO₂ is flammable, so separators cannot be used
CO₂ cannot be used in systems with sight glasses
CO₂ does not require lubrication, so separators are unnecessary

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What is the critical pressure of CO₂ (R744)?


Approximately 10 bar
Approximately 74 bar
Approximately 120 bar
Approximately 31 bar

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What characterises the transcritical process in CO₂ systems?


Conventional condensation occurs
The system operates above the critical point and the refrigerant does not condense in the conventional manner
It is irrelevant to the operation of the system
It occurs only at low temperatures

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What characterises the subcritical CO₂ process?


The absence of condensation
The absence of evaporation
The conventional condensation process below the critical point
Operation above the critical point

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What is the log(p)-h diagram for CO₂ used for?


To detect leaks
To measure temperature
To regulate pressure
For analysing thermodynamic processes in a refrigeration system

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What can be read from the log(p)-h graph?


Only the humidity
Only the amount of refrigerant
Only the temperature
Pressure, enthalpy, temperature and state of the refrigerant

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What are CO₂ saturation tables used for?


To determine the oil quantity
To determine the relationship between temperature and pressure at saturation
To regulate the compressor
To measure humidity

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What does the CO₂ saturation state mean?


Equilibrium between the liquid and vapour phases
A state in which the refrigerant is only a gas
Dry ice state
A state of high pressure

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When can dry ice (solid CO₂) form?


At high pressure
At high temperature
During normal operation of the system
In the event of a sudden drop in pressure and temperature below the triple point

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What risks are associated with the formation of dry ice in a CO₂ system?


Pressure reduction
No risk
Blocked pipes and system damage
Improved efficiency

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How does the CO₂ pressure change as the temperature rises?


It first decreases, then increases
It decreases
Rises sharply
It remains the same

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Why is understanding the log(p)-h graph particularly important for CO₂?


It doesn’t matter
It is only used for design purposes
As CO₂ systems operate in different modes (sub- and transcritical) and require detailed analysis
It only applies to NH₃

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What happens to CO₂ above the critical point?


It turns into a liquid
It turns into a solid
It ceases to conduct heat
It transitions to a supercritical state (no distinction between liquid and gas)

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Why do CO₂ systems require precise pressure control?


Due to low pressures
They do not require control
Due to significant pressure changes with temperature fluctuations
Because there are no valves

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What is the main characteristic of R744 (CO₂) refrigeration systems?


No need for regulation
Low operating pressures
Low energy efficiency
Very high operating pressures

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What are the requirements for piping materials in CO₂ systems?


It does not matter
They may be made of any material
They must be made exclusively from plastics
They must be able to withstand high pressures (e.g. high-grade steel)

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How does a booster system work in CO₂ installations?


It reduces the amount of refrigerant
It reduces the pressure in the evaporator
It is used to store the refrigerant
It utilises two stages of compression (low and medium pressure) in a single system

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What is the function of high-pressure control valves in CO₂ systems?


They lower the evaporator temperature
They control the pressure on the high-pressure side and optimise system operation
They are used to store the refrigerant
They regulate oil flow

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Why is pressure optimisation in CO₂ systems crucial?


It reduces the amount of refrigerant
It doesn’t matter
It enables the system to achieve maximum energy efficiency
It reduces the ambient temperature

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What role do parallel-operating compressors play in CO₂ systems?


They increase energy consumption
It does not matter
They lower the ambient temperature
They enable gas recovery from the medium-pressure stage and improve efficiency

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How does an ejector work in a CO₂ system?


It lowers the evaporator temperature
It uses the energy of the higher-pressure refrigerant to raise the pressure of the refrigerant from the lower stage, which improves efficiency
It increases the amount of refrigerant
Stores the refrigerant

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What is the function of liquid ejectors in CO₂ systems?


They increase the amount of oil
They reduce atmospheric pressure
They raise the refrigerant temperature
They assist with liquid recovery and improve evaporator feed

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What are the characteristics of partially flooded systems in CO₂ systems?


Lack of regulation
The presence of liquid in the evaporator, which improves heat transfer and efficiency
The absence of liquid in the evaporator
Low operating pressure

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What is the main risk associated with static pressure in CO₂ systems?


A drop in temperature
A rise in pressure resulting from the refrigerant heating up whilst at rest
A decrease in refrigerant quantity
Increased efficiency

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How can standstill pressure in CO₂ systems be reduced?


By increasing the refrigerant charge
By using parallel compressors and external cooling systems
By increasing the temperature
By shutting down the system completely

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What does ‘stagnation’ of a refrigeration system mean in the context of CO₂?


A drop in temperature
Normal system operation
A lack of refrigerant flow, which can lead to increased pressure and safety risks
Improved efficiency

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Why do CO₂ systems require more advanced automation than traditional systems?


Because there are no valves
Due to low pressures
Due to the need for precise control of pressure and temperature
They do not require automation

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Which safety class applies to R744?


B2L
A2
A3
A1

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In an R744 system operating in supercritical mode, the refrigerant entering the evaporator expansion valve is...


A supercritical fluid
A subcooled liquid
Saturated vapour at intermediate pressure
A two-phase mixture at intermediate pressure

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In R744 supercritical systems, the gas cooler outlet valve controls:


The outlet temperature of the gas cooler
The gas cooler fans
The pressure in the gas cooler
The inlet temperature to the gas cooler

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What is the main reason for using K65 copper tubing in some R744 systems?


They bend easily
They come in a wider range of diameters
They can withstand higher pressures
They have good low-temperature performance

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the installation of Schrader valves?


All Schrader valve cores are suitable for all refrigerants
When brazing the valve body to the system, the core must be removed, then refitted and tightened to the correct torque
Hydrocarbons leak through Schrader valves
Schrader valves must not be used in R744 systems

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Which refrigerant can be detected using phenolphthalein paper?


R744
R1270
R717
R1234ze

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How does a refrigerant shortage affect the high-pressure side of the system (without discharge pressure regulation)?


Discharge pressure will be higher, and the degree of subcooling will be lower
Discharge pressure will be higher, and the degree of subcooling will be higher
Discharge pressure will be lower, subcooling will be higher
The discharge pressure will be lower, and the subcooling will be lower

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What is the benefit of using helium as a tracer gas in nitrogen during a pressure test?


It has a distinct odour
It has smaller molecules and diffuses more easily
It has a higher pressure than pure nitrogen
It is non-flammable

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Why should an R744 system that has been drained be initially charged with the refrigerant in gaseous form?


To prevent the formation of dry ice
To prevent damage to the compressor
To ensure that R744 is charged slowly
To prevent the drain valve from opening

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If an R744 system contains moisture because it has not been properly drained, what is the likely consequence?


Excessively high discharge pressure
The formation of hydrogen fluoride, which will decompose into hydrofluoric acid and damage the compressor
Reduced cooling capacity
The formation of carbonic acid, which will cause damage to the system

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The pressure of R744 at a saturation temperature of 20 °C is approx.


25 bar g
90 bar g
14 bar g
56 bar g

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At an ambient temperature of 25°C, the standby pressure in the low-pressure stage of an R744 cascade system will typically be…


The same as the high-pressure setting on the pressure switch
The same as the pressure set on the relief valve
Higher than the maximum permissible pressure in the low-pressure stage
27.5 bar g

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What is the correct definition of critical temperature?


The temperature above which there are no distinct liquid and gaseous phases
The temperature at which a substance changes from a gaseous to a solid state
The temperature at which, for certain substances, electrical resistance is zero
The temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid is equal to the ambient pressure surrounding the liquid

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In a supercritical system, under supercritical conditions, the working fluid in the gas cooler


it loses heat when its pressure drops
loses heat during a phase change
it loses heat as its temperature drops
loses heat at constant temperature and pressure