ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN

INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS OPERATION &

MAINTENANCE (AASc. 150M)

Class of 2010 Full-time (Year 2)

EXAMINATION ADMINISTERED ByeMI:

SUBJECT: DATE: TIME: PRINCIPLES OF AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION TUESDAY, APRIL 06, 2010

1300 - 1600 (3 HOURS)

MATERIAL SUPPLIED BY eM!:

Candidate[s examination answer booklet

Notes for Guidance of Candidates:: 1. Candidates are required to answer ALL auestions in Section A and anv THREE (3) ouestions from Section B.
2. Candidates are required to read each question carefully before answering. 3. Section A is worth 25 marks and each question in Section B is worth 25 marks. 4. Pass mark is 50%

Lecturer: M. Broomfield

AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION

Section A
Answer all questions in this section.
Ouestion 1

Which of the following is true about psychrometer chart use?

0) Presents physical and thermal properties of moist air in a graphica! form. b) Helpful in troubleshooting greenhouse or livestock building environmental problems and in determining solutions. c) A and B d) None of the above
Ouestion 2

Which of the following is the most common solution used in the absorption system?
a) Lithium bromide
b) R 717

c) R 12 d) Band C
Question 3

Which of the following refrigerant is not composed of CFCs? a) R-11.

b) R-13

c) R-Z2
d) R-717

Question 4

What color designates a high pressure liquid?

a) Dark red b) Light red c) Dark blue d) Light blue

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Question 5
How much heat will be required to change Sibs. of ice at 32F into water at 82F?

b) 720 Btu. c) 970 Btu. d) 1925 Btu.

[2 marks each]
Question 6
Describe and list the general procedures involved in charging air conditioning or refrigeration system (motor car, split unit or industrial) after a leak has been repaired.

[9 marks]
Question 7
State the effects that the following would have on the air conditioning and refrigeration system if not controlled: Moisture Air Oil (inside the suction and discharge line) [6 marks]

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Section B
Answer any THREE (3) questions in this section.

Question 1
a. What is stratification and how does it affect the placement of grilles in a controlled space.
[5 marks]
b. Explain the baSic function of diffusers, grilles and registers. [10 marks]

c. A classroom has a heat load of 35, 000 Btu/hr. What is the weight of air needed for one hour with a room temperature of the 84 of and a duct temperature of 162 OF? [10 marks]

.Q.uestion 2
a. Name and state the principle of operation of a dehumidifier and a humidifier. [8 marks] b. List some safety precautions to be observed when working with refrigerants. [6 marks] c. Name three (3) common refrigerants. Give the color code and list one application of each.
[9 marks]

Question 3
a. With the aid of P-H diagrams describe the principles of operation of a vapor compression cycle and an air compression cycle. [15 marks] b. State the difference between sensible heat and latent heat. Indicate where each occurs in the refrigeration and or air condition system. [10 marks]
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Question 4
a. You are given a small refrigerator and told that is has a leak. Outline the steps of procedure you would take to repair the unit [10 marks] b. With the aid of a diagram explain the principle of operation of an absorption refrigeration system. [7 marks] c. Give the names of two of the following and state two applications of each: Compressor Metering device [8 marks]

Question 5
a. With the aid of diagrams explain the operation of a compressor. State the importance of preventing liquid from entering the compressor. [10 marks] b. With aid of sketches describe the function of any air purification device. [10 marks]

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