1

Közepes

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


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 does not react with water, making neutralisation difficult
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 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 needs no expansion valve, a flooded one does
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)?


Below atmospheric (approx. 0.7 bar abs at −40 °C)
Atmospheric pressure, approx. 1 bar abs
Positive pressure of 5–10 bar
Positive pressure of 10–20 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 should take place in a well-ventilated area using appropriate personal protective equipment
NH₃ can be charged together with air
Charging can be carried out without personal protective equipment

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Nehéz

How is oil managed in R717 systems?


Oil requires no monitoring
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 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 refrigerant can be drained into the sewer system
Recovery is not required
The gas can be released into the atmosphere

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?


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

9

Könnyű

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


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

10

Nehéz

What should be done if an NH₃ leak is detected?


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

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Nehéz

What role do scrubbers play in NH₃ systems?


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

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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
Simply start it up
The pressure must be increased above the standard level
There is no need to check it

13

Nehéz

What are the transport requirements for R717?


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

14

Könnyű

What personal protective equipment is required when working with NH₃?


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

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 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 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?


R744
R1270
R1234ze(E)
R717

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:


stainless steel
copper (and its alloys)
aluminium
titanium

20

Nehéz

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


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

21

Nehéz

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


To lower the condensing pressure
Because NH₃ attacks copper motor windings, so hermetic compressors with conventional windings are not used
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
Rotary vane compressor
A reciprocating or screw compressor
Diaphragm compressor

23

Nehéz

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


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

24

Nehéz

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


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

25

Nehéz

When is two-stage compression used in NH₃ systems?


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

26

Nehéz

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


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

27

Nehéz

How does an evaporative condenser used in NH₃ systems work?


It transfers heat only to the air
It utilises the evaporation of water to increase cooling efficiency
Operates without a fan
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
Regulates the condensing pressure
It separates oil from the refrigerant
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 control the condenser fan
To maintain the correct refrigerant level and prevent the compressor from flooding
To increase the oil volume

30

Nehéz

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


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

31

Nehéz

What is a thermosyphon in NH₃ systems?


A defrosting device
A system with gravity-driven (natural) circulation of liquid refrigerant caused by density differences, used e.g. for screw compressor oil cooling
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
Because NH₃ does not mix with most compressor oils
To increase the amount of refrigerant
Because the oil mixes only with water

33

Nehéz

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


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

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 direct-expansion (DX) system
A glycol system

35

Nehéz

What is the characteristic feature of a flooded evaporator system?


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

36

Nehéz

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


In a direct system, there is no evaporator
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

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Közepes

Which property of ammonia helps people detect a leak early?


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