1

Közepes

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


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
Because it is heavier than air and displaces oxygen
Because it is colourless and odourless and therefore hard to detect

2

Nehéz

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


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

3

Nehéz

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


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

4

Könnyű

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


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

5

Nehéz

How is oil managed in R717 systems?


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

6

Könnyű

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


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

7

Könnyű

How should R717 (NH₃) be stored?


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

8

Nehéz

What should be done with contaminated R717?


Purify it or send it for disposal in accordance with regulations
Dilute it with water and reuse it
Release it into the atmosphere
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
Increased cooling efficiency
Damage to electrical equipment only

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?


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

12

Nehéz

How should the system be prepared before filling with R717?


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

13

Nehéz

What are the transport requirements for R717?


It can be carried in open containers
Transport is not regulated
It can be carried without labelling
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?


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

15

Nehéz

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 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

16

Nehéz

Which refrigerant can be detected with phenolphthalein paper?


R717
R1270
R1234ze(E)
R744

17

Nehéz

Which system may require manual oil recovery?


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

18

Nehéz

Which refrigerant is lighter than air?


R717
R744
R1270
R1234ze(E)

19

Nehéz

R717 is highly corrosive to:


titanium
stainless steel
aluminium
copper (and its alloys)

20

Nehéz

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

21

Nehéz

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


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

22

Nehéz

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


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

23

Nehéz

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


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

24

Nehéz

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


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

25

Nehéz

When is two-stage compression used in NH₃ systems?


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

26

Nehéz

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


Lower efficiency
Higher efficiency and lower discharge temperature
No need for a separator
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
Increases the discharge temperature
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 reduce the condensing temperature
To increase the oil volume
To maintain the correct refrigerant level and prevent the compressor from flooding
To control the condenser fan

30

Nehéz

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


It is used to detect leaks
It regulates the condensation temperature
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 defrosting device
A type of safety valve
An oil circulation pump
A system with gravity-driven (natural) circulation of liquid refrigerant caused by density differences, used e.g. for screw compressor oil cooling

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

33

Nehéz

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
To increase fan efficiency
Removing moisture from the system
To lower the condensation temperature

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

35

Nehéz

What is the characteristic feature of a flooded evaporator system?


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

37

Közepes

Which property of ammonia helps people detect a leak early?


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