Tpc 434 Flashcards

1
Q

The function of the evaporator is to ______ heat from from the _______.

A
  1. Remove
  2. Material being cooled
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2
Q

The capacity of an evaporator is affected by the…

A

Cleanliness of the evaporator

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3
Q

Basic evaporator configurations depend on whether they have one or more tubes and whether or not they have?

A

Extended surface areas

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4
Q

How many expansion valves do multiple circuit evaporators have?

A

One ( single expansion valve )

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5
Q

A comfort cooler _____ the humidity of moist air by cooling the air to a temperature ______.

A
  1. Reduces
  2. Below the dew point
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6
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Unlike a dry expansion evaporator, refrigerant in a flooded evaporator enters as ____ liquid and exits as _____ vapor.

A
  1. All
  2. Part
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7
Q

In a secondary refrigeration system, the refrigerant removes heat from the material to be cooled. This refrigerant then transfers heat to the ______ refrigerant. The ______ refrigerant then boils.

A
  1. Secondary
  2. Primary
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8
Q

Brines containing the exact amount of salt required to reach the lowest possible freezing point are called?

A

Eutectic solutions

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9
Q

Which evaporator offers the greatest flexibility?

A

Two evaporators in parallel with each there own expansion valve

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10
Q

A cascade refrigeration system has more than one?

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Compressor, evaporator, condenser, refrigerant

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11
Q

That law of thermodynamics that affects refrigeration cooling is?

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Heat will flow from a warmer substance to a colder substance, but never in reverse

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12
Q

How do you increase the net refrigeration effect?

A

By subcooling the refrigerant

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13
Q

What is an advantage of using a heat exchanger?

A

Superheating the suction vapor, reduces the chances of liquid refrigerant entering the compressor

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14
Q

The amount of oil entering an evaporator can be reduced by using?

A

A oil separator

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15
Q

If the fluid flows through the evaporator it is better because there is an?

A

Increased temperature difference across the wall of the evaporator

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16
Q

An evaporator can be defrosted by?

A

Reversing the flow of refrigerant

17
Q

To remove rust, scale, and sludge from a shell and tube evaporator you should use a?

A

Brush

18
Q

A water coil can be winterized by draining out the water and…

A

Leaving the coil dry for the winter

19
Q

Frost build up on an evaporator coil is increased by?

A

Low airflow and excessive moisture

20
Q

Bent fins reduce the cooling capacity of an evaporator by…

A

Reducing the area exposed to air

21
Q

What is a mechanism that feeds refrigerant into the evaporator?

A

A metering device

22
Q

The operation of an AXV is controlled by the…

A

Pressure in the evaporator

23
Q

In controlling the flow of refrigerant into a flooded evaporator, the float of a high-side float valve is located at the?

A

High pressure side of the valve port

24
Q

If floodback occurs in a system using an AXV a likely cause is?

A

Ice on the spring chambers above the diaphragm

25
Q

A common problem with TXVs is ice in the valve port, the proper way to correct this problem is to?

A

Replace the filter drier