1.

Comfort condition in room to be maintained is

a. 23 C and 50% RH

b. 26 C and 80% RH

c. 28 C and 50% RH

2. Four major components used in the vapor compression refrigeration cycle

a. Compressor, accumulator, condenser, filter drier.

b. Compressor, condenser, expansion valve, evaporator.

c. Compressor, condenser, solenoid valve, humidifier.

3. The boiling point of refrigerant R-22 is

a. -22F

b. -41F

c. -50F

d. -70F

4. In which of the category is R-22

a. CFC

b. HFFC

c. HCFC

d. HFC

5. Moisture that gets into the mechanical refrigeration system can

a. Form into ice, blocking refrigerant flow

b. Lead to compressor failure

c. Causes carbon deposits in high temp areas

 d. All of the above

6. Disadvantages of using OIL – MIXED refrigerant is

a. Lubricating qualities of the oil is reduced.

b. Oil has difficulty getting back to the compressor.

c. Oil cleanses the system.

d. None of the above.

7. High compressor discharge temperature can be caused by a

a. Low refrigerant charge.

b. Blocked filter drier.

c. Blocked air filter.

8. When evacuating a system, a vacuum gauge that won’t pull below 1000 micron (0.02 psi)
could indicate

a. Moisture in the system.

b. A leak in the system.

c. Both of the above.

9. Oxygen is commonly used for pressure testing a system.

a. True.

b. False.

c. Rarely used.

10. The main difference between brazing and soldering is

a. Type of system it is used on

b. Temperature at which it is done

 c. Way the joints are connected

d. Method followed in accomplishing the task

11. The refrigerant temperature after the expansion device compared to after condenser in the
vapor compression refrigeration cycle is

a. Lower

b. Higher

c. Same

d. None of the above.

12. Symptoms of an overcharged air conditioning system would include:

a. High head pressure, high suction pressure, low superheat

b. High head pressure, high suction pressure, high superheat

c. High head pressure, low suction pressure, high superheat

13. High head pressure, low suction pressure, high super heat would be due to:

a. Insufficient evaporator airflow

b. Restriction in liquid line

c. Undercharged system

14. Wiring two capacitors with the same MFD rating in series results in:

a. Total capacitance is half the rated capacitance of a single capacitor

b. Increasing the capacitance by 1.5 times

 c. Doubling the capacitance.

15. Liquid charging is always done on the …………. Side of the system, with the compressor off.

a. High side

b. Low side

c. Both side

d. None of the above.

16. One ton of refrigeration is equal to

d. 18000 BTU

e. 12000 BTU

f. 24000 BTU

17. Which type of refrigerant is for refrigerators?

d. R-22

e. R-12

f. R-11

18. Manifold gauge is used to measure

e. temperature

f. pressure

g. all the above

19. 1 Bar is equal to

e. 8.5 PSIG

f. 10 PSIG
 g. 14.5 PSIG

20. System full vacuum pressure is

e. -30 PSIG

f. 0 PSIG

g. 30 PSIG

21. Nitrogen is used

e. To arrest the leakage in the A/C unit.

f. To find the leakage in the A/C unit.

g. To vacuum the system.

22. Comfort room temperature and relative humidity is

d. 72 deg F, 50% RH

e. 25 deg F, 50% RH

f. 70 deg F, 70% RH

23. Which one is used to flush the drain pipe in A/C system

d. R-22

e. Air blower

f. Nitrogen

24. Piston and connecting rod re used for

d. Rotary compressors

e. Reciprocating compressor
 f. Scroll compressor

25. Why we used U trap for drain line

a. To avoid airlock

b. To avoid bad smell

c. All the above

26. Single phase is equal to

a. 440 volts

b. 110 volts

c. 220 volts

27. CRC is used to

a. Clean the electrical components

b. Clean the coil

c. None of the above

28. At running condition choose the correct suction pressure and discharge pressure.

a. 55 PSIG & 350 PSIG

b. 30 PSIG & 150 PSIG

c. 65 PSIG & 260 PSIG

29. Abbreviation of HVAC:

Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning

30. List any PPES for maintenance of A/C units.

Gloves, Goggles, Helmets, Shoes

31. Purpose of ‘P’ trap

 g. To avoid problems of oil return

h. Power saving

i. Trouble free operation

32. Purpose of u trap for drain line.

g. To withstand static pressure, avoid water leak & bad smell,

h. To avoid water leak

i. None of above

33. Choose the correct acceptable grill temperature

h. 10c – 12c

i. 5c – 6c

j. 16c – 20c

34. Usage of vibration isolator

h. To avoid vibration & noise

i. To avoid water leak

j. None of above

35. What is mean by PCB?

h. Principle circuit board

i. Printed circuit board

j. Pre – used control board

36. How to identify compressor is pumping failure

h. Both are same pressure

 i. Suction 0 psi, discharge 60 psi

j. Both of the above

37. If condenser coil is block, it result

g. High discharge

h. High suction

i. None of above

38. What is mean by VCD

g. Variable control damper

h. Volume control damper

i. None of above

39. Choose the correct LP cut off pressure

g. Below 30 psi

h. Below 100 psi

i. Both of the above

40. If air flow is very less, it causes

d. Evaporator coil & filter block

e. Condenser coil block

f. Both of the above

41. If scroll compressor R,Y,B connection has been changed, it causes

a. Compressor damage

b. Low suction
 c. None of above

42. What is mean by FAHU

a. Fresh air handling unit

b. Air handling unit

c. None of the above

43. Ice formation in suction line, it causes

a. Low suction pressure

b. High suction pressure

c. Low suction and low discharge pressure

44. List three safety devices to be checked if the A/C unit is tripped continuously:

LP SWITCHHP SWITCH OVER LOAD PROTECTOR

45. List some PPE’S for maintenance of A/C units.

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46. Purpose of ‘P’ trap

j. To avoid problems of oil return

k. Power saving

l. Trouble free operation

47. Purpose of u trap for drain line.

j. To withstand static pressure, avoid water leak & bad smll,

 k. To avoid water leak

l. None of above

48. Choose the correct acceptable grill temperature

k. 10c – 12c

l. 5c – 6c

m. 16c – 20c

49. Usage of vibration isolator

k. To avoid vibration & noise

l. To avoid water leak

m. None of above

50. What is mean by PCB?

k. Principle circuit board

l. Printed circuit board

m. Pre – used control board

51. How to identify compressor is pumping failure

k. Both are same pressure

l. Suction 0 psi, discharge 60 psi

m. Both of the above

52. If condenser coil is block, it result

j. High discharge
 k. High suction

l. None of above

53. What is mean by VCD

j. Variable control damper

k. Volume control damper

l. None of above

54. Choose the correct LP cut off pressure

j. Below 30 psi

k. Below 100 psi

l. Both of the above

55. If air flow is very less, it causes

g. Evaporator coil & filter block

h. Condenser coil block

i. Both of the above

56. If scroll compressor R,Y,B connection has been changed, it causes

d. Compressor damage

e. Low suction

f. None of above

57. What is mean by FAHU

d. Fresh air handling unit

 e. Air handling unit

f. None of the above

58. Ice formation in suction line, it causes

d. Low suction pressure

e. High suction pressure

f. Low suction and low discharge pressure

59. List three safety devices to be checked if the A/C unit is tripped continuously:

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60. List some PPE’S for maintenance of A/C units.

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1. What is the acceptable friction loss value to be maintained in sizing of GI duct using
equal friction loss method?

2. What is the maximum chilled water velocity allowed in chilled water piping network as
per ASHRAE standards?

3. What is the maximum face velocity to be maintained in the selection of Air Handling
Units?
4. What are the main parameters in the selection of Air Handling Unit?

5. What is the main difference between 2 way valve & 3 way valve in chilled water system?

6. What is the VED and how it can be used in Air Conditioning system?

7. How many Air change/ hour required to size toilet exhaust fan?

8. Name the mounting components of a fan coil unit.

 Condenser

9. Sketch all duct & pipe connection to fan coil unit.

10. What are the valve on the station and discharge of a chilled water pump?

11. Name different types of air outlets.

12. Sketch vertical pipe support.

13. List different types of fans used in air conditioning.

14. List different types if filters used in air conditioning systems.

15. What is the necessity of providing U – trap in the condensate drain line of an air
conditioning unit?

1. WHAT IS LATENT HEAT?

2. WHAT IS THE DEFINATION OF REFRIGERATION?

3. NAME THE FOUR MAJOR COMPONENTS IN THE REFRIGERATION CYCLE?

4. WHAT IS THE BOILING POINT OF R-134A? -15

5. NAME THE TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS OUTSIDE THE CHILLER THAT PLAY A ROLE IN THE
TRANSFER OF HEAT?

6. MOST HEAT TRANSFER OCCURS IN WHAT FORM OF HEAT TRANSFER (LATNET OR SENSIBLE)?

7. WHAT IS SENSIBLE HEAT?

8. WHAT OCCURS WHEN A REFRIGERANT GAS IS SUPPERHEATED?

9. DO THE YORK CHILLED WATER CHILLERS HAVE A SUBCOOLER?

10. IS THE REFRIGERANT DISCHARGE GAS LEAVING THE COMPRESSOR SUPERHEATED?

11. WHAT IS A BTU?

12. DO DIFFERENT REFRIGERANTS HAVE THE SAME BOILING POINT? WHY

WOULD YOU CHOOSE ONE REFRIGERANT OVER ANOTHER WHEN SELECTING A CHILLER FOR
A SPECIFIC APPLICATION?

13. NAME THREE WAYS TO INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND SAVEING RELATED TO PROPER
OPERATION OF CHILLERS?

14. WHAT % OF ENERGY USAGE IN A NORMAL BUILDING DOES A CHILLER REPRESENT?

15. DOES LOWER CONDENSER WATER LOWER CHILLER HEAD CONDITIONS OR RAISE CHILLER
HEAD CONDITIONS? IS THERE A LIMITATION ON THE MINIMUM
CONDENSER WATER A CHILLER CAN OPERATE EFFECTIVELY?

16. WHAT HAPPENS TO THE CHILLER OR COMPRESSOR WHEN CONDENSER FOULING TAKES
PLACE?

17. NAME SEVERAL WAYS TO OPTIMIZE PUMP OPERATION?

18. WHY REPLACE AN OLDER CHILLER WITH A NEWER ONE?

 19. IS MAINTENANCE AN IMPORTANT PART TO REDUCING ENERGY CONSUMPTION?
NAME TWO IMPORTANT MAINTENANCE DISNOSTIC TOOLS THAT SHOULD
BE PERFORMED WHEN OPERATING CHILLER EQUIPMENT?

20. NAME SEVERAL ITEMS THAT CAN AFFECT MOTOR EFFICIENCY?

1. Please write down the detailed description of following abbreviations:

1.1 ASHRAE : American Society of Heating , Refrigeration and air conditioning

1.2 ARI : Air Conditioning Heating and Refrigeration Institute

1.3 ASTM : American Society for testing and Materials

1.4 FM : Factory Mutual Engg Corporation

1.5 NFPA : National Fire protection association

1.6 NEMA : National electrical manufacturers association

1.7 SMACNA : Sheet metal and Air conditioning contractors association

1.8 UL : Underwriters laboratories

1.9 OSHA : Occupational safety and health administration

1.10 IAQ : Indoor Air quality

2. Tick mark the correct equation / formula used in HVACR calculations

2.1 a) U = H x A x ΔT b) A = H x U x ΔT c) H = U x A x ΔT
2.2 a) HS = 1.1 x cfm x ΔT b) cfm = 1.1 x ΔT + HS c) ΔT = cfm ÷ 1.1 + HS
2.3 a) HT = 4.5 x cfm x Δh b) cfm = 4.5 + HT x 1.1 c) Δh = HS + HT - 1.2
2.4 a) H = 5 x GPM x ΔT b) H = 500 x GPM x ΔT c) GPM = 500 + ΔT x 1.1

Note:

HT = Total heat H = Total heat A= Area Cfm = Air flow rate

HS = Sensible heat ΔT = Temp. difference U = U – Value GPM = Water flow rate
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3. To arrive Mixed air temperature, which formula will you use?

a. TMA = TRoom x CFM RA + TOA x CFM OA

CFM SA CFM SA

b. TMA = TRoom x CFM RA + TOA x CFM RA

CFM OA CFM OA

4. Fan laws (Tick mark correct formula)

a. CFM2 RPM1 b. CFM2 RPM2
= =
CFM1 RPM2 CFM1 RPM1

5. Pump laws (Tick mark correct formula)

a. GPM2 RPM2 b. GPM1 RPM2
= =
GPM1 RPM1 GPM2 RPM1

6. For an office building, what should be the air change rate?

a) 4 -10 AC/Hr b) 40 AC/Hr c) 2 AC/Hr
7. For an office building, what should be the reasonable cooling load check figure in
Btu/sq.ft
a) 200 Btu/sq. ft b) 20-60 Btu/sq. ft c) 2400 Btu/sq. ft

8. For infiltration calculation using crack method, what should be the correct data?
a) 10 cfm / ft of crack b) 1 cfm / ft of crack c) 150 cfm / ft of crack

9. For smoking lounge area, what should be the fresh air intake?
a) 10 cfm / person b) 60 cfm / person c) 5 cfm / person

10. For Toilet exhaust, as per ASHRAE standard 62-1989, which of the following is correct?
a) 10 cfm / W.C cubicle b) 50 cfm / W.C Cubicle c) 100 cfm / W.C
Cubicle

11. For human comfort, which is the ideal range of humidity level?
a) 60% Rh b) 30 – 60% Rh c) 70 – 80% Rh

12. In a ductwork, the measured friction loss and velocity is between 0.1 to 0.15 inch Wg/100
ft and 1500-1800 fpm respectively. Can you identify to which class of ductwork it will be?
a) High pressure b) Medium pressure c) Low pressure

13. As per SMACNA, what is the maximum ductwork hanger spacing for Horizontal ducts?
a) 6 feet max. b) 8 feet max. c) 2.5 ft. max.

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 14. What is the acceptable aspect ratio in duct sizing?

a) 2 : 4 b) 1 : 8 c) 4 : 1

15. What is the max. recommended length of flexible duct?

a) 5 – 8 ft b) 8 – 12 ft c) 20 -25 ft

16. What is the recommended cooling coil face velocity?

a) 250 – 300 fpm b) 450 – 550 fpm c) 200 – 250 fpm

17. What is the recommended heating coil face velocity

a) 600 – 700 fpm b) 400 – 450 fpm c) 200 – 250 fpm

18. In terms of KW/Ton, which type of Chiller compressor is most energy efficient
a) Aircooled Recip b) Centrifugal c) Water cooled screw

19. If Chilled water ΔT is 12o F, what will be GPM / Ton?

a) 2.4 GPM / Ton b) 1.2 GPM / Ton c) 2.0 GPM / Ton

20. In a project, AHU required to be selected for total ESP of 6 inch and above, which class of
fans you would opt for?
a) Class IV b) Class II c) Class I

1. State which of the following statement is true

a) An air handling unit convey the air between the conditioned space and the plant
b) An air handling unit consists of supply and return air fan
c) Fan used in air conditioning system consumes more power
d) All of the above
2. State which of the following statement is true

a) In a duct of uniform cross section, the static pressure is remain constant

b) In a duct of uniform cross section, the static pressure is decreases along the length
c) In a duct of uniform cross section, the total pressure is decreases along the length
d) In a duct of uniform cross section, the dynamic pressure is remain constant

3. Rectangular ducts are generally preferred over circular duct in building as

a) For a given flow rate, the pressure drop is less compare to circular duct
b) For a given pressure drop, it require less material compare to circular duct
c) Rectangular ducts are easier to fabricate
d) Rectangula ducts match better with building profile

4. State which of the following statement is true

a) The static regain factor always lies between 0 and 1

b) The static regain factor is 0 for an ideal enlargement
c) The static regain factor is 1 for an ideal enlargement
d) In actual enlargement, the reduction in dynamic pressure is always greater than increase in
static pressure

5. Use of turning vanes the increase the aspect ratio [ true / False ]

6. The pressure drop in air conditioning system is due frictional effect only [ True/ False ]

7. To minimize the noise and vibration, the air should flow with low velocity [ True/ False ]

8. In equal friction method, dampering is not required [True/ false ]

9. Fan laws are applicable to all types of fans [ True/ false ]

10. For backward curved blades, the total fan pressure reaches a maximum at a particular flow rate [ true/
false ]

11. Air conditioning duct should have high aspect ratio for good performance [ true/ false ]

12. High air velocity in ducts results in lower initial cost but higher operating cost [ True/ False ]

13. In static regain method dampering is required [ True/ False ]

14. In a given duct system, the total pressure drop varies in a parabolic manner with flow rate [True/ False ]

15. In equal friction method the frictional pressure drop per unit length in the main and branch ducts
(▲Pf/L) are kept same.

[ true/ false ]

1. Hermetic compressors were developed to ;

a) Improve energy efficiency

b) Overcome refrigerant leakage problems
c) Improve serviceability
d) Reduce weight

2.Open type compressors are used in;

a) Domestic refrigeration and air conditioning

b) Large industrial and commercial refrigeration systems
c) Only CFC based refrigeration systems
d) Only in natural refrigerant based systems

3.Centrifugal compressors are used in;

a) Large refrigerant capacity systems

b) In small refrigerant capacity systems

c) Domestic refrigeration and air conditioning

d) All of the above

4. In the evaporator of a vapour compression refrigeration system;

a) A low temperature is maintained so that heat can flow from the external fluid
b) Refrigeration effect is produced as the refrigerant liquid vaporizes
c) A low pressure is maintained so that the compressor can run
 d) All of the above

5. In a vapour compression refrigeration system, a condenser is primarily required so that;

a) A high pressure can be maintained in the system

b) The refrigerant evaporated in the evaporator can be recycled
c) Performance of the system can be improved
d) Low temperatures can be produced

6. The function of an expansion valve is to;

a) Reduce the refrigerant pressure

b) Maintain high and low side pressures
c) Protect evaporator
d) All of the above

7. In absorption system compressor of vapour compression system is replaced by

a) Absorber
b) Generator
c) Pump
d) All of the above

8. Which of the following statements are TRUE?

a) A capillary tube is a variable opening area type expansion device

b) In a capillary tube pressure drop takes place due to fluid friction
c) In a capillary tube pressure drop takes place due to fluid acceleration
d) In a capillary tube pressure drop takes place due to fluid friction and acceleration

9. For a given refrigerant mass flow rate, the required length of a capillary tube increases as;

a) The degree of subcooling at the inlet decreases

b) The diameter of the capillary tube increases
c) The diameter of capillary tube decreases
d) Inlet pressure increases

10. Which of the following refrigerants replace R12 in domestic refrigerators?

 a) R22

b) R11

c) R134a

d) R141b

11. A ton of refrigeration is equal to

A 3.5 kw

b) 210KJ /min

c) 210 kj/sec

d) 210 KJ/hr

12. ‘Coefficient of performance (COP)’ of a refrigeration cycle is the

a) ratio of heat extracted to work supplied to the compressor

b) ratio of compressor work to heat rejection in condenser
c) ratio of heat rejection in condenser to the compressor work
d) ratio of compressor work to heat absorption in evaporator

13. sub cooling of liquid in vapour compression system

a) Increases refrigeration effect

b) Decreases refrigeration effect
c) Increases compressor work
d) Decreases compressor work

14. Superheating of vapour in vapour compression system

a) Increases refrigeration effect

b) Decreases refrigeration effect
c) Increases compressor work
d) Increases COP of the system

15. Latent heat of vaporization is the process of heat required to convert

 a) vapour to Liquid
b) Liquid to Vapour
c) Liquid to solid
d) Solid to liquid

1. A duct 165 ft long is 16 in. in diameter . The quantity of air to be delivered through the duct is 2000
cfm. Find

(a) The friction loss in the duct. [ ….0.28…………. ]

(b) The velocity of the air flowing through the duct . [ ………1440fpm…….... ]

2. The total pressure available for the friction loss in a duct amounts to 0.2 in. the duct is 22 in. in
diameter and is 315 ft long . Find

(a) The maximum quantity of air that can flow through the duct system . [ …2700cfm……………. ]

(b) The velocity of the air . [ …1000fpm…………… ]

3. The maximum velocity in a duct is to be limited to 1600 fpm . The total length of duct is 155 ft. Total
quantity of air 10,000cfm. Find

a) Duct Diameter [ ………34 inches……. ]

b) Friction loss in duct [ …0.139……..]
.

4. Around duct 18 in diameter , long side of the duct is 24 in. Find shorter side of the duct ---- 12 inch dia

5. A duct 24*12 is to be used to deliver 3000 cfm. Find the friction loss in duct per 100ft. ----- 0.2

6. Find the equivalent length of a 20 in. Wide by 18 deep elbows with a radius ratio of 1.25.---- 10 ft

7. Equal friction method is superior to velocity reduction since it requires less balancing for symmetrical
layout [ True / False ]

8. The aspect ratio is the ratio short of the side to the long side of a duct [ True / False ]

9. Increasing the aspect ratio increases both the installed cost and the operating cost of the system . [
True / False ]
10. Fabrication time for a class B fitting is approximately …2.5 ………. times that of a class A fitting.