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COMMON WRITTEN EXAMINATION – 2018

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology
NVQ Level 5 Semester l Examination
Engineering Drawings - G52C001M05
Instructions:
1. Answer any three (03) questions from Part 1.
2. Answer all questions from Part 2. You will have access to CAD software

Time: 03 hours Total Marks: 100

PART 1

1. i. All small cold room has the following components for a refrigeration circuit. Using
correct standards symbols draw the refrigeration gas circuit. (12 Marks)
a. Open type – belt driven reciprocating compressor
b. Air cooled condenser
c. Evaporator with fan
d. Thermostatic expansion valve with internal equalizer

f. Filter drier
g. Pump down solenoid valve
h. Suction accumulator
i. Sight glass with moisture indicator
j. Hot gas defrost solenoid

ii. Draw a Star/Delta three phase motor power circuit including electrical protections,
using the correct electrical circuit symbols. (08 Marks)

(20 Marks)

2. i. Write down the meaning of the following abbreviations recommended in

engineering drawings (BS 308):
a. CSK (02 Marks)
b. HEX (02 Marks)
c. U/CUT (02 Marks)
d. A/F (02 Marks)
e. C BORE (02 Marks)
ii. Construct a regular Hexagon on the given line below AB 50 mm
A B (10 Marks)

(20 Marks)

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3. Figure 1 shows the front elevation, end elevation and the plan. Draw an Isometric drawing
of the given figure. (20 Marks)

Figure 1

4. Figure 2 shows two views of a transition piece. Construct to scale 1:10 the surface
development of the piece. (20 Marks)

Figure 2

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 PART 2

01. Briefly describe the advantages of CAD Software. (10 Marks)

02. Draw a full scale of Figure 3 below using CAD software (30 Marks)

(40 Marks)

Figure 3

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