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1

Ťažká

What is the main difference between a dry-expansion and a flooded evaporator?


A dry-expansion evaporator is filled with liquid, a flooded one with vapour
In a dry-expansion evaporator the refrigerant completely evaporates and is superheated in the evaporator; in a flooded one part of the refrigerant remains liquid (incomplete evaporation, no superheat)
A dry-expansion evaporator needs no expansion valve, a flooded one does
A dry-expansion evaporator always has a lower pressure than a flooded one

2

Ťažká

What is the typical pressure in the evaporator of an R717 deep-freeze system (below −40 °C)?


Positive pressure of 5–10 bar
Below atmospheric (approx. 0.7 bar abs at −40 °C)
Atmospheric pressure, approx. 1 bar abs
Positive pressure of 10–20 bar

3

Ťažká

How is oil managed in R717 systems?


Oil has no effect on system operation
Oil collecting at the lowest points of vessels is regularly checked and drained, because it impairs heat transfer
Oil can be mixed with any refrigerant
Oil requires no monitoring

4

Ťažká

What should be done with contaminated R717?


Dilute it with water and reuse it
Release it into the atmosphere
Purify it or send it for disposal in accordance with regulations
Continue to use it without restriction

5

Ťažká

What should be done if an NH₃ leak is detected?


Evacuate people immediately and raise the alarm; stop the leak only if it is safe to do so and with suitable PPE (respiratory protection)
Carry on working with the room door open
Carry on working wearing a dust mask
Increase the pressure in the system

6

Ťažká

What role do scrubbers play in NH₃ systems?


Neutralise ammonia through absorption in a liquid (e.g. water)
They increase the pressure in the system
They are used to measure temperature
They store the refrigerant

7

Ťažká

How should the system be prepared before filling with R717?


There is no need to check it
Simply start it up
The pressure must be increased above the standard level
Check for leaks, remove air and moisture, and create a vacuum

8

Ťažká

What are the transport requirements for R717?


It can be carried without labelling
It can be carried in open containers
Transport is not regulated
It must be carried in suitable, labelled packagings in accordance with ADR (UN 1005, class 2, code 2TC)

9

Ťažká

Which statement best describes the behaviour of R717 and mineral compressor oil?


R717 does not mix with the oil; the oil, being heavier than liquid NH₃, collects beneath it at the lowest points (mainly on the low-pressure side)
R717 mixes very well with the oil, which easily returns to the compressor
An oil return line cannot be used in R717 systems because the oil is too hot
R717 does not mix with the oil; the oil collects on the high-pressure side above the R717

10

Ťažká

Which refrigerant can be detected with phenolphthalein paper?


R1270
R717
R744
R1234ze(E)

11

Ťažká

Which system may require manual oil recovery?


An R717 system
Supercritical ‘booster’ system using R744
R744 cascade system
Secondary system using R744

12

Ťažká

Which refrigerant is lighter than air?


R717
R1234ze(E)
R744
R1270

13

Ťažká

R717 is highly corrosive to:


titanium
copper (and its alloys)
aluminium
stainless steel

14

Ťažká

What is the recommended pre-alarm level for fixed leak detection systems for R717?


50,000 ppm
5,000 ppm
500 ppm
500,000 ppm

15

Ťažká

Why are compressors with a separate motor (open type) mostly used in R717 systems?


Because NH₃ attacks copper motor windings, so hermetic compressors with conventional windings are not used
Because they are cheaper
To lower the condensing pressure
To increase the refrigerant charge

16

Ťažká

Which type of compressor is most commonly used in large ammonia systems?


Hermetic scroll
Rotary vane compressor
A reciprocating or screw compressor
Diaphragm compressor

17

Ťažká

How is the capacity of a piston compressor regulated in NH₃ systems?


Solely by adjusting the oil volume
By unloading the cylinders or changing the rotational speed
By reducing the refrigerant charge
By increasing the condensing pressure

18

Ťažká

How is the capacity of a screw compressor most commonly controlled?


By using a slide valve
By adjusting the oil level
By closing the suction valve
By changing the type of oil

19

Ťažká

When is two-stage compression used in NH₃ systems?


At low evaporating temperatures (pressures) and high pressure ratios
At small temperature differences
Only in small systems
Only with water-cooled condensers

20

Ťažká

What is the advantage of two-stage compression over single-stage compression?


Lower efficiency
Higher energy consumption
Higher efficiency and lower discharge temperature
No need for a separator

21

Ťažká

How does an evaporative condenser used in NH₃ systems work?


It utilises the evaporation of water to increase cooling efficiency
Operates without a fan
It does not require a water supply
It transfers heat only to the air

22

Ťažká

What is the function of the liquid separator in an NH₃ system?


It prevents liquid from entering the compressor
Increases the discharge temperature
It separates oil from the refrigerant
Regulates the condensing pressure

23

Ťažká

What is the purpose of monitoring the liquid level in the separator?


To reduce the condensing temperature
To control the condenser fan
To maintain the correct refrigerant level and prevent the compressor from flooding
To increase the oil volume

24

Ťažká

What is the role of the float switch in NH₃ systems?


It regulates the condensation temperature
It monitors the liquid level in the tank or separator
It is used to detect leaks
It controls the fan’s operation

25

Ťažká

What is a thermosyphon in NH₃ systems?


An oil circulation pump
A type of safety valve
A defrosting device
A system with gravity-driven (natural) circulation of liquid refrigerant caused by density differences, used e.g. for screw compressor oil cooling

26

Ťažká

Why are oils that are immiscible with the refrigerant used in NH₃ systems?


Because the oil mixes only with water
To increase the amount of refrigerant
Because NH₃ does not mix with most compressor oils
To reduce the pressure

27

Ťažká

What is the main function of an oil separator in NH₃ systems?


To separate the oil from the refrigerant and return the oil to the compressor
Removing moisture from the system
To lower the condensation temperature
To increase fan efficiency

28

Ťažká

In which NH₃ system does the refrigerant evaporate completely with superheat in the evaporator, fed by an expansion valve?


An indirect system
A glycol system
A direct-expansion (DX) system
A pumped liquid-recirculation system

29

Ťažká

What is the characteristic feature of a flooded evaporator system?


No level control is required
The evaporator contains a large amount of liquid, which improves heat transfer
No separator is used
The evaporator is filled exclusively with vapour

30

Ťažká

What is the main difference between a direct and an indirect system?


In an indirect system, NH₃ flows directly into the space being cooled
In a direct system, there is no evaporator
In an indirect system, NH₃ cools an intermediate medium (e.g. glycol), which in turn cools the load
In an indirect system, no compressor is used