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

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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
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 always has a lower pressure than a flooded one

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

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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
Charging can be carried out without personal protective equipment
Charging should take place in a well-ventilated area using appropriate personal protective equipment
NH₃ can be charged together with air

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Nehéz

How is oil managed in R717 systems?


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

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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
Recovery is not required
The refrigerant can be drained into the sewer system

7

Könnyű

How should R717 (NH₃) be stored?


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

8

Nehéz

What should be done with contaminated R717?


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

9

Könnyű

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


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

10

Nehéz

What should be done if an NH₃ leak is detected?


Increase the pressure in the system
Carry on working wearing a dust mask
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

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Nehéz

What role do scrubbers play in NH₃ systems?


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

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Nehéz

How should the system be prepared before filling with R717?


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

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Nehéz

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)

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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 does not mix with the oil; the oil collects on the high-pressure side above the R717
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, being heavier than liquid NH₃, collects beneath it at the lowest points (mainly on the low-pressure side)

16

Nehéz

Which refrigerant can be detected with phenolphthalein paper?


R717
R1270
R1234ze(E)
R744

17

Nehéz

Which system may require manual oil recovery?


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

18

Nehéz

Which refrigerant is lighter than air?


R1270
R717
R1234ze(E)
R744

19

Nehéz

R717 is highly corrosive to:


titanium
stainless steel
copper (and its alloys)
aluminium

20

Nehéz

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


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

21

Nehéz

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
To lower the condensing pressure
Because they are cheaper
To increase the refrigerant charge

22

Nehéz

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


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

23

Nehéz

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


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

24

Nehéz

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


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

25

Nehéz

When is two-stage compression used in NH₃ systems?


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

26

Nehéz

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


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

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 transfers heat only to the air
It does not require a water supply

28

Nehéz

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


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

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 regulates the condensation temperature
It is used to detect leaks
It monitors the liquid level in the tank or separator
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?


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

33

Nehéz

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


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

34

Nehéz

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


A direct-expansion (DX) system
A glycol system
An indirect 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 is filled exclusively with vapour
No separator is used
The evaporator contains a large amount of liquid, which improves heat transfer

36

Nehéz

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 an indirect system, no compressor is used
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

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Közepes

Which property of ammonia helps people detect a leak early?


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