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MCQ - Unit Wise

(6th Semester Mechanical)
UNIT-1
INTRODUCTION TO REFRIGERATION

1. Reversed carnot cycle comprises

(a) two isentropic processes and two adiabatic processes
(b) two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
(c) two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
(d) two isentropic processes and two isochoric processes

2. Two Carnot Refrigerators are employed, one for ice making and other for comfort
cooling
(a) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is higher than that for other
(b) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is same as that for the other
(c) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is lower than that for other
(d) The COP of Carnot refrigerator will depend on refrigerant used

3. A reversed Carnot cycle has a COP of 4. The ratio of higher temperature to lower
temperature will be
(a) 1.25 (b) 1.5 (c) 2 (d) 2.5

4. Carnot refrigerator absorbs heat at -13° C and requires 1 kW for each 6.5 kW of heat
absorbed, the COP and temperature of heat rejections respectively
(a) COP = 6.5, t = 27° C
(b) COP = 7.5, t = 27° C
(c) COP = 6.5, t = 30° C
(d) COP = 7.5, t = 37° C

5. The dense air refrigeration system as compared to open air refrigeration system for
same range of temperatures using Bell- Colemann cycle requires.
(a) Same power/Ton of Refrigeration
(b) Lower power/Ton of Refrigeration
(c) Higher power/Ton of Refrigeration
(d) Unpredictable Results.

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6. For very high speed planes cruising at Mach number 2.5 and above, the air craft
refrigeration system recommended is
(a) Simple evaporative type (b) Boot-strap type
(c) Regenerative type (d) Boot strap evaporative type

7. The air craft system giving Lowest Dry Air Rated Turbine discharge temperature at
supersonic cruising speeds of the plane, is
(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration

8. There are two cooling turbines in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration (b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration (d) Boot strap evaporative system of
Refrigeration

9. There are two stages of compression of air in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration (b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration (d) Simple evaporative system of Refrigeration

10. The amount of heat absorbed by the system at low temperature is

(a) COP
(b) Refrigerating effect
(c) work done on the system
(d) refrigeration efficiency

11. No refrigerator using reversed Carnot cycle has been constructed because
(a) it is less efficient
(b) it is uneconomical
(c) isentropic portions of cycle require low speeds where as isothermal portions require high
speeds
(d) isentropic portions of cycle require high speeds where as isothermal portions require low
speeds

12. A refrigeration cycle is usually a

(a) open cycle (b) closed cycle (c) mixed cycle (d) Hybrid cycle

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13. Co-efficient of performance of a Reversed Carnot cycle refrigerator working between

higher temperature T2 and lower temperature T1

(a) will increase with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed

(b) will decrease with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed
(c) will first increase with increase in T1 and then decrease with increase T1 keeping T2
fixed
(d) None of the above

14.Bell-Colemann cycle comprises

(a) two isentropic processes and two adiabatic processes
(b) two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
(c) two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
(d) two isentropic processes and two isochoric processes

15. Two Carnot Refrigerators are employed, one for ice making and other for comfort
cooling
(a) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is higher than that for other
(b) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is same as that for the other
(c) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is lower than that for other
(d) The COP of Carnot refrigerator will depend on refrigerant used

16. The COP of Carnot Refrigerator is 3 and it produces 1 TR. The work that will be done
is equal to
(a) 70 kJ/min (b) 100 kJ/min (c) 200 kJ/min (d) 210 kJ/min

17. Carnot refrigerator absorbs heat at -13° C and requires 1 kW for each 6.5 kW of heat
absorbed, the COP and temperature of heat rejections respectively
(a) COP = 6.5, t = 27° C (b) COP = 7.5, t = 27° C
(c) COP = 6.5, t = 30° C (d) COP = 7.5, t = 37° C

18. In Bell – Colemann refrigerator for the same temperature range

(a) COP of dense air system is equal to COP of open air system
(b) COP of dense air system is lower than COP of open air system
(c) COP of dense air system is higher than COP of open air system
(d) COP of dense air system may be higher or lower than COP of open air system
depending upon pressure ratio.

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19. For very high speed planes cruising at Mach number 2.5 and above, the air craft
refrigeration system recommended is
(a) Simple evaporative type (b) Boot-strap type
(c) Regenerative type (d) Boot strap evaporative type

20.The air craft system giving Lowest Dry Air Rated Turbine discharge temperature at
supersonic cruising speeds of the plane, is
(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration

21. There are two cooling turbines in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration

22. There are two stages of compression of air in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Simple evaporative system of Refrigeration

23. A Bell-Colemann cycle is

(a) reversed Carnot Cycle
(b) reversed Joule Cycle
(c) reversed Rankine cycle
(d) None of the above

24. In a refrigeration cycle the heat is rejected by refrigerant at

(a) expansion valve
(b) compressor
(c) condenser
(d) all the above

25. A refrigeration cycle is usually a

(a) open cycle (b) closed cycle (c) mixed cycle (d) Hybrid cycle

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26. A reversible refrigerator working between two fixed temperatures

(a) has the same COP whatever the working substance
(b) has its COP increased for working substance with high enthalpy of evaporation
(c) has its COP increased for working substance with higher specific heats
(d) none of the above

KEY:
1.b 2.c 3.a 4.a 5.b 6.d 7.d 8.a 9.b 10.b
11.d 12.b 13.a 14. c 15. c 16. A 17. a 18. C
19.d 20. d 21.a 22. b 23. b 24. c 25. B 26. a

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UNIT -2
AIR- REFRIGERATION

1. Reversed carnot cycle comprises

(a) two isentropic processes and two adiabatic processes
(b) two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
(c) two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
(d) two isentropic processes and two isochoric processes

2. Two Carnot Refrigerators are employed, one for ice making and other for comfort
cooling
(a) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is higher than that for other
(b) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is same as that for the other
(c) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is lower than that for other
(d) The COP of Carnot refrigerator will depend on refrigerant used

3. A reversed Carnot cycle has a COP of 4. The ratio of higher temperature to lower
temperature will be
(a) 1.25 (b) 1.5 (c) 2 (d) 2.5

4. Carnot refrigerator absorbs heat at -13° C and requires 1 kW for each 6.5 kW of heat
absorbed, the COP and temperature of heat rejections respectively
(a) COP = 6.5, t = 27° C (b) COP = 7.5, t = 27° C
(c) COP = 6.5, t = 30° C (d) COP = 7.5, t = 37° C

5. The dense air refrigeration system as compared to open air refrigeration system for
same range of temperatures using Bell- Colemann cycle requires.
(a) Same power/Ton of Refrigeration (b) Lower power/Ton of Refrigeration
(c) Higher power/Ton of Refrigeration (d) Unpredictable Results.

6. For very high speed planes cruising at Mach number 2.5 and above, the air craft
refrigeration system recommended is
(a) Simple evaporative type (b) Boot-strap type
(c) Regenerative type (d) Boot strap evaporative type

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7. The air craft system giving Lowest Dry Air Rated Turbine discharge temperature at
supersonic cruising speeds of the plane, is
(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration (b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration (d) Boot strap evaporative system of
Refrigeration

8. There are two cooling turbines in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration (b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration (d) Boot strap evaporative system of
Refrigeration

9. There are two stages of compression of air in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration (b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration (d) Simple evaporative system of
Refrigeration

10. The amount of heat absorbed by the system at low temperature is

(a) COP
(b) refrigerating effect
(c) work done on the system
(d) refrigeration efficiency

11. No refrigerator using reversed Carnot cycle has been constructed because
(a) it is less efficient
(b) it is uneconomical
(c) isentropic portions of cycle require low speeds where as isothermal portions require high
speeds
(d) isentropic portions of cycle require high speeds where as isothermal portions require low
speeds

12. A refrigeration cycle is usually a

(a) open cycle (b) closed cycle (c) mixed cycle (d) Hybrid cycle

13. Co-efficient of performance of a Reversed Carnot cycle refrigerator working between

higher temperature T2 and lower temperature T1
(a) will increase with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed
(b) will decrease with increase in T1 keeping T2 fixed
(c) will first increase with increase in T1 and then decrease with increase T1 keeping T2
fixed
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(d) None of the above

14.Bell-Colemann cycle comprises

(a) two isentropic processes and two adiabatic processes
(b) two isentropic processes and two isothermal processes
(c) two isentropic processes and two isobaric processes
(d) two isentropic processes and two isochoric processes

15.Two Carnot Refrigerators are employed, one for ice making and other for comfort
cooling
(a) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is higher than that for other
(b) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is same as that for the other
(c) The COP of the refrigerator for ice making is lower than that for other
(d) The COP of Carnot refrigerator will depend on refrigerant used

16. The COP of Carnot Refrigerator is 3 and it produces 1 TR. The work that will be
done is equal to
(a) 70 kJ/min (b) 100 kJ/min (c) 200 kJ/min (d) 210 kJ/min

17. Carnot refrigerator absorbs heat at -13° C and requires 1 kW for each 6.5 kW of heat
absorbed, the COP and temperature of heat rejections respectively
(a) COP = 6.5, t = 27° C (b) COP = 7.5, t = 27° C
(c) COP = 6.5, t = 30° C (d) COP = 7.5, t = 37° C

18. In Bell – Colemann refrigerator for the same temperature range

(a) COP of dense air system is equal to COP of open air system
(b) COP of dense air system is lower than COP of open air system
(c) COP of dense air system is higher than COP of open air system
(d) COP of dense air system may be higher or lower than COP of open air system
depending upon pressure ratio.

19. For very high speed planes cruising at Mach number 2.5 and above, the air craft
refrigeration system recommended is
(a) Simple evaporative type (b) Boot-strap type
(c) Regenerative type (d) Boot strap evaporative type

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20.The air craft system giving Lowest Dry Air Rated Turbine discharge temperature at
supersonic cruising speeds of the plane, is
(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration

21. There are two cooling turbines in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Boot strap evaporative system of Refrigeration

22. There are two stages of compression of air in

(a) Reduced ambient system of Refrigeration
(b) Boot-strap system of Refrigeration
(c) Regenerative system of Refrigeration
(d) Simple evaporative system of Refrigeration

23. A Bell-Colemann cycle is

(a) reversed Carnot Cycle
(b) reversed Joule Cycle
(c) reversed Rankine cycle
(d) None of the above

24. In a refrigeration cycle the heat is rejected by refrigerant at

(a) expansion valve
(b) compressor
(c) condenser
(d) all the above

25. A refrigeration cycle is usually a

(a) open cycle (b) closed cycle (c) mixed cycle (d) Hybrid cycle

26. A reversible refrigerator working between two fixed temperatures

(a) has the same COP whatever the working substance
(b) has its COP increased for working substance with high enthalpy of evaporation
(c) has its COP increased for working substance with higher specific heats
(d) none of above
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KEY:
1.b 2.c 3.a 4.a 5.b 6.d 7.d 8.a 9.b
10.b 11.d 12.b 13.a 14. c 15. c 16. a 17. a 18.
C 19.d 20. d 21.a 22. b 23. b 24. c 25. b 26. a

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UNIT- 3
VAPOUR COMPRESSION REFRIGERATION

1. Heat is absorbed by the refrigerant, during vapour compression refrigeration cycle in

(a) Compressor (b) Condenser (c) Evaporator
(d) Throttle valve

2. In a simple saturated vapour compression cycle, the refrigerant is in superheated

condition
(a) before entering compressor (b) before entering condenser
(c) before entering throttle valve (d) before entering evaporator

3. Sub-cooling is a process of cooling the refrigerant in vapour compression refrigeration

system
(a) after compression (b) before compression
(c) before Throttling (d) none of the above

4. The order in which main components of vapour compression refrigeration system

are used is
(a) compressor-evaporator-condenser-throttle valve
(b) compressor-condenser-evaporator-throttle valve
(c) compressor-throttle valve- evaporator-condenser
(d) compressor-condenser- throttle valve- evaporator

5. The oil separator is incorporated in vapour compression refrigeration system

(a) between evaporator and compressor
(b) between compressor and condenser
(c) between condenser and Throttle valve
(d) between throttle valve and evaporator

6. In vapour compression refrigeration cycle the following data is available Heat rejected
in condenser = 65 KW Work done in compressor = 10 kw, then COP( refrigerator) is
(a) 4.5 (b) 5.5
(c) 6.5 (d) not possible to find with the given data

7. Following results are tabulated for vapour compression refrigeration cycle.

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Enthalpy at suction = 190 kJ/kg

Enthalpy at discharge from compressor = 210 kJ/kg
Enthalpy at exit from condenser = 80 kJ/kg
COP of cycle would be
(a)3.5 (b) 4.5 (c) 5.5 (d) 6.5

8. For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C
and 40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the evaporator
pressure is lowest for
(a) R-11 (b) R-12 (c) R-717 (d) R-22

9. For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C
and 40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the compressor
displacement per min per ton of refrigeration is highest for
(a) R-11 (b) R-12 (c) R-717 (d) R-22

10. With reciprocating compressor in vapour compression refrigeration system, wet

compression is not desirable because
(a) liquid trapped up in the head of cylinder may damage the compressor valves
(b) COP of the cycle decreases
(c) volumetric efficiency of compressor decreases
(d) mass flow rate per ton of refrigerant increases

11. An ideal refrigerant should have

(a) low latent heat of vaporization
(b) high critical temperature
(c) high boiling point
(d) high specific volume of vapour

12. The refrigerant leaving throttle valve is

(a) saturated liquid
(b) saturated vapour
(c) superheated vapour
(d) fraction as saturated vapour and remainder as liquid

13. Freon group of refrigerants

(a) toxic (b) inflammable
(c) non-toxic and non-inflammable (d) highly toxic and inflammable

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14. The leaks of refrigerant from a cycle may be detected by

(a) halide torch test
(b) sulphur candle test
(c) soap and water test
(d) any of the above
(e) none of the above

15. During compression in a vapour compression cycle the refrigerant is super heated
(a) work done is increased
(b) C.O.P is increased
(c) Work done is reduced
(d) Refrigerating effect is reduced

16. Heat is rejected by the refrigerant, during vapour compression refrigeration cycle in
(a) Compressor (b) Condenser (c) Evaporator (d) Throttle valve

17. In a simple saturated vapour compression cycle, the refrigerant is in superheated

condition
(a) before entering compressor (b) before entering condenser
(c) before entering throttle valve (d) before entering evaporator

18. Sub-cooling is a process of cooling the refrigerant in vapour compression

refrigeration system
(a)after compression (b) before compression
(c) before Throttling (d) none of the above

19. Wet compression vapour compression refrigeration cycle means

(a) Vapour compression takes place in wet region
(b) Vapour compression in dry region, but evaporation in wet region
(c) vapour compression in wet region, but leaves in superheated region
(d) None of the above

20. The oil separator is incorporated in vapour compression refrigeration system

(a) between evaporator and compressor
(b) between compressor and condenser
(c) between condenser and Throttle valve
(d) between throttle valve and evaporator

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21. In vapour compression refrigeration cycle the following data is available Heat
rejected in condenser = 65 KW Work done in compressor = 10 kw, then COP(
refrigerator) is
(a) 4.5 (b) 5.5 (c) 6.5 (d) not possible to find with the given data

22. Following results are tabulated for vapour compression refrigeration cycle.
Enthalpy at suction = 190 kJ/kg
Enthalpy at discharge from compressor = 210 kJ/kg
Enthalpy at exit from condenser = 80 kJ/kg
COP of cycle would be
(a)3.5 (b) 4.5 (c) 5.5 (d) 6.5

23. For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C
and
40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the evaporator pressure is
highest for
(a) R-11 (b) R-12 (c) R-717 (d) R-22

24. For simple saturated vapour compression refrigeration cycle operating between 5°C
and 40°C, and the refrigerants being R-11, R-12, R-717 and R-22, the compressor
displacement per min per ton of refrigeration is highest for
(a) R-11 (b) R-12 (c) R-717 (d) R-22

25. With reciprocating compressor in vapour compression refrigeration system, wet

compression is not desirable because
(a) liquid trapped up in the head of cylinder may damage the compressor valves
(b) COP of the cycle decreases
(c) volumetric efficiency of compressor decreases
(d) mass flow rate per ton of refrigerant increases

26. An ideal refrigerant should have

(a) low latent heat of vaporization
(b) lower critical temperature
(c) lower boiling point
(d) high specific volume of vapour

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27. The refrigerant leaving throttle valve is

(a) saturated liquid
(b) saturated vapour
(c) superheated vapour
(d) fraction as saturated vapour and remainder as liquid

28. Freon group of refrigerants

(a) toxic (b) inflammable
(c) non-toxic and non-inflammable (d) highly toxic and inflammable

29. The leaks of refrigerant from a cycle may be detected by

(a) halide torch test
(b) sulphur candle test
(c) soap and water test
(d) any of the above
(e) none of the above

30. During compression in a vapour compression cycle the refrigerant is super heated
(a) C.O.P is reduced
(b) C.O.P is increased
(c) Work done is reduced
(d) Refrigerating effect is reduced

KEY:

1. c 2. b 3. c 4. d 5. b 6. b 7. c 8. a 9. a 10. a 11.
b 12. d 13. c 14. d 15. a 16. b 17. b 18. c 19. a 20. b
21. b 22. c 23. d 24. a 25. a 26. c 27. d 28. c 29. d 30.
a

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UNIT – 4
PRINCIPLES OF
EVAPORATORS, CONDENSERS, COMPRESSOR
AND EXPANSION DEVICES

1.. Heat is absorbed by a refrigerant, during a refrigeration cycle in a

a) condenser b)evaporator c)compressor d)throttle valve

2. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) In conventional refrigerators, the evaporators are kept at the top as these are natural
convection type
b) Natural convection type coils are useful when the latent loads are very high
c) Defrosting of evaporators has to be done more frequently in natural convection type coils
compared to forced convection evaporator coils
d) Provision of sufficient free space is very important in natural convection type evaporator
coils

3. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) Flooded type evaporators are very efficient as the heat transfer coefficient on refrigerant
side is very large
b) In flooded type evaporators, the refrigerant evaporation rate is equal to the refrigerant
mass flow rate
c) An oil separator is always required in flooded evaporators as refrigerant tends to get
collected in the evaporator
d) All of the above

4. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) Shell-and-tube evaporators are available in small to very large capacities
b) In dry expansion type evaporator, refrigerant flows through the shell while the external
fluid flows through the tubes
c) Normally float valves are used expansion devices for flooded type evaporators
d) In shell-and-coil type evaporators, thermal storage can be obtained by having refrigerant
on the shell side

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5. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) In direct expansion, fin-and-tube type evaporators, the oil return to compressor is better if
refrigerant enters at the bottom of the evaporator and leaves from the top
b) For low temperature applications, the fin spacing of evaporator is kept larger to take care
of the frost formation
c) Double pipe type evaporators are used when close temperature approach is required
d) Plate type evaporators are used when close temperature approach is required

6. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) In evaporators using air as an external fluid, fins are frequently required on the refrigerant
side
b) In evaporators using water as an external fluid, fins may be required on the refrigerant
side to enhance heat transfer
c) Flooded type evaporators yield higher heat transfer coefficients compared to direct
expansion type evaporators
d) In general heat transfer enhancement techniques yield more compact heat exchangers, but
may also increase pressure drop

7.What is the effect of frost on the cooling coils of the evaporator of refrigeration system
a) It reduces the life of cooling coils
b)It increases the compressor pressure
c)It makes the compressor run for comparatively short runs
d)It acts as the insulator and decreases the heat transfer rate

8.The widely used refrigerant in domestic refrigerators is

a) Carbon-dioxide b)Sulphur dioxide c)Freon-12 d) Ammonia

9.Freon group refrigerants are

a)toxic b)inflamma c)nontoxic and inflammable d)non- toxic & non-inflammable

10.Latent heat of vaporization of a refrigerant ,at lower temperatures and pressures

a)increases b)decreases c)remains constant d)unpredictable

11.The refrigerant with highest critical pressure is

a) Carbon dioxide b)Ammonia c)Freon-11 d) Freon-22

12.The Refrigerant commonly used in commercial ice plants is

a)Carbon-dioxide b)Air c)Ammonia d)Freon-12

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13.Which of the following refrigerants has the lowest boiling point?

a)Freon-12 b)Carbon-dioxide c)Ammonia d)Sulphur dioxide

14.In a flooded type of Evaporator which of the following types of expansion device is
utilized
a)Float Valve b)Thermostatic device
c)Capillary tube d)Self actuated expansion valve

15. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) A capillary tube is a variable opening area type expansion device
b) In a capillary tube pressure drop takes place due to fluid friction
c) In a capillary tube pressure drop takes place due to fluid acceleration
d) In a capillary tube pressure drop takes place due to fluid friction and acceleration

16. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) The refrigerant mass flow rate through a capillary tube increases as condenser pressure
decreases and evaporator pressure increases
b) The refrigerant mass flow rate through a capillary tube increases as condenser pressure
increases and evaporator pressure decreases
c) A capillary tube tends to supply more mass flow rate as refrigeration load increases
c) A capillary tube tends to supply more mass flow rate as refrigeration load
decreases

17. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) A capillary tube based refrigeration system is a critically charged system
b) A capillary tube based refrigeration system does not use a receiver
c) Capillary tube based refrigeration systems employ open type compressors
d) In capillary tube based systems, pressure equalization takes place when compressor is off

18.. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) The mass flow rate through a capillary is maximum under choked flow conditions
b) The mass flow rate through a capillary is minimum under choked flow conditions
c) The enthalpy of refrigerant remains constant as it flows through a capillary tube
d) The enthalpy of refrigerant in a capillary tube decreases in the flow direction

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19. For a given refrigerant mass flow rate, the required length of a capillary tube
increases as:
a) The degree of subcooling at the inlet decreases
b) The diameter of the capillary tube increases
c) The diameter of capillary tube decreases
d) Inlet pressure increases

20. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) An automatic expansion valve maintains a constant pressure in the condenser
b) An automatic expansion valve maintains a constant pressure in the evaporator
c) In an automatic expansion valve, the mass flow rate of refrigerant increases as the
refrigeration load increases
d) Automatic expansion valve based systems are critically charged

21. A thermostatic expansion valve:

a) Maintains constant evaporator temperature
b) Maintains a constant degree of superheat
c) Increases the mass flow rate of refrigerant as the refrigeration load increases
d) Prevents slugging of compressor

22. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) A float valve maintains a constant level of liquid in the float chamber
b) A float valve maintains a constant pressure in the float chamber
c) Low-side float valves are used with direct expansion type evaporators
d) High-side float valves are used in flooded type evaporators

23. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) An electronic expansion valve is bi-directional
b) In an electronic expansion valve, the refrigerant mass flow rate increases as the amount
of liquid at evaporator exit increases
c) In an electronic expansion valve, the refrigerant mass flow rate increases as the
temperature of refrigerant at evaporator exit increases
d) Electronic expansion valves are used in all-year air conditioning systems

KEY:
1.b 2.a,d 3.a,c 4.a,c 5.b,d 6.b,c,d 7.d 8.c 9.d
10.a 11.b 12.c 13.b 14.a 15.d 16. b, d 17. a, b, d
18. a ,d 19. b, d 20. b, d 21.b,c,d 22. b, c, d 23.a,c,d

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UNIT – 5
VAPOUR ABSORPTION REFRIGERATION SYSTEM

1. Co-efficient of performance of vapour absorption refrigeration system as compared to

that for vapour compression refrigeration system is
(a) more (b) less (c) may be more or less (d) un - predictable

2. The function of compressor in vapour compression refrigeration system is

performed in vapour absorption system by
(a) generator (b) absorber
(c) generator, absorber and liquid pump (d) absorber and liquid pump

3. In vapour absorption refrigeration system heating in generator is done at 100°C,

refrigeration in evaporator at 10°C and cooling by cooling water in condenser at 30°C.
The (COP)max is
(a) 0.5 (b) 0.35 (c) 2 (d) in sufficient data

4. Electrolux system of refrigeration has

(a) only one liquid pump (b) only two liquid pumps
(c) no liquid pump (d) none of the above

5. Electrolux refrigerators has the following working substances

(a) Hydrogen (b) Ammonia and Hydrogen
(c) Ammonia and water (d) Ammonia, hydrogen and water

6. Which of the following system can be called as mechanical system of refrigeration

(a) Vapour absorption system (b) Vapour compression system
(c) Steam jet refrigeration system (d) None of the above

7. The vapour absorption refrigeration system using Ammonia – water has cycle
operating pressures
(a) higher than that using Lithium Bromide – water
(b) lower than that using Lithium Bromide – water
(c) may be higher or lower depending upon application
(d) higher for sub-zero application and lower for above zero application

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8. Shaft work required for vapour absorption system to produce 1 ton refrigeration may
be only
(a) 50 to 60% of that required for vapour compression system
(b) 20 to 30% of that required for vapour compression system
(c) 1 to 2% of that required for vapour compression system
(d) none of the above

9. Work of compression of the fluid in vapour absorption refrigeration system as

compared to that for vapour compression refrigeration system is
(a) less (b) more (c) may be more or less (d) un - predictable

10. The function of compressor in vapour compression refrigeration system is performed

in vapour absorption system by
(a) generator (b) absorber
(c) generator, absorber and liquid pump (d) absorber and liquid pump

11. In vapour absorption refrigeration system heating in generator is done at 100°C,

refrigeration in evaporator at 10°C and cooling by cooling water in condenser at 30°C.
The (COP)max is
(a) 0.5 (b) 0.35 (c) 2 (d) in sufficient data

12. Munters Platen system of refrigeration is

(a) Vapour absorption system with ammonia and water
(b) Vapour compression system with ammonia as working substance
(c) Electrolux system with Hydrogen, ammonia and water as working substances
(d) none of the above

13. Electrolux refrigerators is

(a) Vapour compression refrigerator with one compressor
(b) vapour absorption refrigerator with no pump
(c) vapour absorption refrigerator with one aqua pump
(d) None of the above

14. Which of the following system can be called as mechanical system of refrigeration
(a) Vapour absorption system (b) Vapour compression system
(c) Steam jet refrigeration system (d) None of the above

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15. The vapour absorption refrigeration system using Ammonia – water has cycle
operating pressures
(a) higher than that using Lithium Bromide – water
(b) lower than that using Lithium Bromide – water
(c) may be higher or lower depending upon application
(d) higher for sub-zero application and lower for above zero application

16. Co-efficient of performance of vapour absorption refrigeration system as compared

to that
for vapour compression refrigeration system is
(a) more (b) less (c) may be more or less (d) un - predictable

KEY:
1. b 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. d 6. b 7. a 8. c 9. a 10.
c 11. b 12. c 13.b 14. b 15. a 16.b

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UNIT – 6
INTRODUCTION TO AIR CONDITIONING
PSYCHROMETRY

1.The Wet bulb depression is zero when Relative humidity equals

a) 0 b) 0.5 c) 0.75 d) 1

2 .In a psychrometric chart, the vertical lines parallel to the ordinate indicate
a) Dry bulb Temperature b) Wet bulb Temperature
c) Specific humidity d) Enthalpy of saturation

3.The uniformly spaced horizontal lines running parallel to the abscissa in a

psychrometric chart indicate
a) Absolute humidity b) Specific humidity c) Dew point temperature d) volume

4. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) When the dry bulb temperature is equal to dew point temperature, the relative humidity of
air-water mixture is
b) All specific psychrometric properties of moist air are based on unit mass of water vapour
c) All specific psychrometric properties of moist air are based on unit mass of dry air
d) All specific psychrometric properties of moist air are based on unit mass of moist air

5. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) Thermodynamic WBT is a property of moist air, while WBT as measured by wet bulb
thermometer is not a property
b) Both the thermodynamic WBT and WBT as measured by wet bulb thermometer
are properties of moist air
c) Under no circumstances, dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures are equal
d) Wet bulb temperature is always lower than dry bulb temperature, but higher than dew
point temperature

6. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) During sensible cooling of air, both dry bulb and wet bulb temperatures decrease
b) During sensible cooling of air, dry bulb temperature decreases but wet bulb temperature
remains constant
c) During sensible cooling of air, dry and wet bulb temperatures decrease but dew point
temperature remains constant
d) During sensible cooling of air, dry bulb, wet bulb and dew point temperatures decrease

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7. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) The sensible heat factor for a sensible heating process is 1.0
b) The sensible heat factor for a sensible cooling process is 0.0
c) Sensible heat factor always lies between 0.0 and 1.0
d) Sensible heat factor is low for air conditioning plants operating in humid climates

8. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) As the by-pass factor (BPF) of the cooling coil increases, temperature difference between
air at the outlet of the coil and coil ADP decreases
b) The BPF of the coil increases as the velocity of air through the coil increases
c) The BPF of the coil increases as the fin pitch increases
d) The BPF of the coil decreases as the number of rows in the flow direction increase

9. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) During cooling and humidification process, the enthalpy of air decreases
b) During cooling and humidification process, the enthalpy of air increases
c) During cooling and humidification process, the enthalpy of air remains constant
d) During cooling and humidification process, the enthalpy of air may increase, decrease or
remain constant depending upon the temperature of the wet surface

10.An air stream at a flow rate of 1 kg/s and a DBT of 30 C mixes adiabatically with
another air stream flowing with a mass flow rate of 2 kg/s and at a DBT of 15 C.
Assuming no condensation to take place, the temperature of the mixture is approximately
equal to:
a) 20 C
b) 22.5 C
c) 25 C
d) Cannot be found

11. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) In an air washer, water has to be externally cooled if the temperature at which it is
sprayed is equal to the dry bulb temperature of air
b) In an air washer, water has to be externally heated if the temperature at which it is
sprayed is equal to the dry bulb temperature of air
c) In an air washer, if water is simply recirculated, then the enthalpy of air remains nearly
constant at steady state
d) In an air washer, if water is simply recirculated, then the moisture content of air remains
nearly constant at steady state

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12. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) When the enthalpy of air is equal to the enthalpy of saturated air at the wetted surface
temperature, then there is no sensible heat transfer between air and the wetted surface
b) When the enthalpy of air is equal to the enthalpy of saturated air at the wetted surface
temperature, then there is no latent heat transfer between air and the wetted surface
c) When the enthalpy of air is equal to the enthalpy of saturated air at the wetted surface
temperature, then there is no net heat transfer between air and the wetted surface
d) When the enthalpy of air is equal to the enthalpy of saturated air at the wetted surface
temperature, then the wet bulb temperature of air remains constant

13. The temperature at which the water vapour in the air starts. condensing is known as
a)dew point b)dry bulb c)wet bulb d) saturation

14. When moisture is added to air at constant dry bulb temperature, the process is
known as
a)Sensible cooling b)humidification c)dehumidification d)Chilling

15.Which of the following can be measured by a sling psychrometer?

a)Wet bulb temperature b)Dry bulb as well as wet bulb temperatures
c)Specific humidity d)Absolute humidity

KEY:
1.d 2.a 3.a,d 5.a 6.a,c 7.a,d 8.b,c,d 9.d 10.a
11.b,c 12.c,d 13.a 14.b 15.b

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UNIT – 7
REQUIREMENTS OF HUMAN COMFORT

1. State which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) The purpose of psychrometric calculations is to fix the supply air conditions
b) The purpose of psychrometric calculations is to find the load on the building
c) In a 100% re-circulation system, the coil ADP is equal to room ADP
d) In a 100% re-circulation system, the coil ADP is less than room ADP

2. State which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) In a 100% re-circulation system, the load on coil is equal to the load on building
b) In a system with outdoor air for ventilation, the load on building is greater than the load
on coil
c) In a system with outdoor air for ventilation, the load on building is less than the load on
coil
d) In a system with outdoor air for ventilation, the Coil ADP is less than room ADP

3. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) Systems with reheat are used when the Room Sensible Heat Factor is low
b) Systems with reheat are used when the Room Sensible Heat Factor is high
c) When reheat coils are used, the required coil ADP can be increased
d) When reheat coils are used, the required supply airflow rate increases

4. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) The metabolic rate depends mainly on age of the human being
b) The metabolic rate depends mainly on the activity level of the human being
c) The metabolic rate depends mainly on the sex of the human being
d) All of the above

5. Which of the following statements are TRUE

a) To maintain thermal comfort, the DBT of air should be increased as its moisture content
increases
b) To maintain thermal comfort, the DBT of air should be decreased as air v
velocity increases
c) To maintain thermal comfort, the DBT of air should be increased as the temperature of
the surrounding surfaces decrease
d) All of the above

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6. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) Surrounding air velocity affects convective heat transfer from the body only
b) Surrounding air velocity affects evaporative heat transfer from the body only
c) Surrounding air velocity affects both convective and evaporative heat transfers from the
body
d) Moisture content of the air affects both convective and evaporative heat transfers from
the body

7. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) As the amount of clothing increases, the surrounding DBT should be increased to
maintain thermal comfort
b) As the amount of clothing increases, the surrounding DBT should be decreased to
maintain thermal comfort
c) As the activity level increases, DBT of air should be increased to maintain thermal
comfort
d) As the activity level increases, DBT of air should be decreased to maintain thermal
comfort

8. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) Effective temperature combines the affects of dry bulb temperature and air velocity into a
single index
b) Effective temperature combines the affects of dry bulb temperature and wet bulb
temperature into a single index
c) Mean radiant temperature combines the affects of dry bulb temperature and
surrounding surface temperature into a single index
d) Operative temperature combines the affects of dry bulb temperature and mean
radiant temperature into a single index

KEY:
1. a,c 2.a,c,d 3. a,c,d 4. b 5.c 6. c 7.b,d 8.
b,d

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