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Közepes

Why is ammonia (R717) classed as a toxic refrigerant?


Because it is colourless and odourless and therefore hard to detect
Because it is heavier than air and displaces oxygen
Because it does not react with water, making neutralisation difficult
It severely irritates the respiratory tract, eyes and skin, and is poisonous when inhaled at higher concentrations

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Nehéz

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


A dry-expansion evaporator needs no expansion valve, a flooded one does
A dry-expansion evaporator is filled with liquid, a flooded one with vapour
A dry-expansion evaporator always has a lower pressure than a flooded one
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)

3

Nehéz

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


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

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Könnyű

What is the basic requirement when charging a system with R717 (NH₃)?


Charging must only take place at temperatures below 0°C
NH₃ can be charged together with air
Charging can be carried out without personal protective equipment
Charging should take place in a well-ventilated area using appropriate personal protective equipment

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Nehéz

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 requires no monitoring
Oil can be mixed with any refrigerant

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Könnyű

What is the correct procedure for recovering R717 from a system?


The refrigerant must be recovered into suitable, leak-proof tanks designed for NH₃
The gas can be released into the atmosphere
The refrigerant can be drained into the sewer system
Recovery is not required

7

Könnyű

How should R717 (NH₃) be stored?


Near heat sources
In sealed, labelled containers, in a cool and well-ventilated place
In any open containers
In unmarked plastic containers

8

Nehéz

What should be done with contaminated R717?


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

9

Könnyű

What is the main hazard associated with an R717 leak during maintenance work?


Damage to electrical equipment only
Toxic to humans and may cause chemical burns
No risk whatsoever
Increased cooling efficiency

10

Nehéz

What should be done if an NH₃ leak is detected?


Carry on working with the room door open
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 wearing a dust mask
Increase the pressure in the system

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Nehéz

What role do scrubbers play in NH₃ systems?


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

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Nehéz

How should the system be prepared before filling with R717?


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

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Nehéz

What are the transport requirements for R717?


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

14

Könnyű

What personal protective equipment is required when working with NH₃?


Workwear only
Safety goggles, gloves and respiratory protective equipment
No requirements
Only a safety helmet

15

Nehéz

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


R717 mixes very well with the oil, which easily returns to the compressor
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)
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

16

Nehéz

Which refrigerant can be detected with phenolphthalein paper?


R744
R1234ze(E)
R1270
R717

17

Nehéz

Which system may require manual oil recovery?


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

18

Nehéz

Which refrigerant is lighter than air?


R717
R744
R1234ze(E)
R1270

19

Nehéz

R717 is highly corrosive to:


stainless steel
titanium
aluminium
copper (and its alloys)

20

Nehéz

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


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

21

Nehéz

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


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

22

Nehéz

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


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

23

Nehéz

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


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

24

Nehéz

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


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

25

Nehéz

When is two-stage compression used in NH₃ systems?


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

26

Nehéz

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


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

27

Nehéz

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

28

Nehéz

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


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

29

Nehéz

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


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

30

Nehéz

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


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

31

Nehéz

What is a thermosyphon in NH₃ systems?


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

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Nehéz

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

33

Nehéz

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


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

34

Nehéz

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

35

Nehéz

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

36

Nehéz

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


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

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Közepes

Which property of ammonia helps people detect a leak early?


It is odourless
A very low odour threshold (a few ppm)
It is yellow in air
It is denser than air