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AIR CONDITIONING 6. A room being air conditioned is being held at 25C dry bulb and 50%
relative humidity. A flow rate of 5 m3/s of supply air at 15C dry bulb
PSE MODULE 23.1(SOLUTION) and 80% RH is being delivered to the room to maintain that steady
1. The density of air at 35C and 101 kPa is 1.05 kg/m3. The humidity ratio condition at 100 kPa. What is the sensible heat absorbed from the room
is : air in kW?
A. 0.036 kgvapor / kgair * C. 0.36 kgvapor/kgair A. 50.08 C. 40.05
B. 0.063 kgvapor / kgair D. 0.63 kgvapor/kgair B. 60.07* D. 70.09

Solution : Solution:

ω = 0.622
Pv
Pt - Pv
Qs = mCp T -T(
2 1 )
 PV 
At t = 35°C, Psat = 5.6286 kPa where: m =  
 RT da
 5.6286 
ω = 0.622   = 0.03671kgv kga Determining P ,
da
 101 − 5.6286 
P = Pt - Pv
Ans. A da
By RH,
Pv
2. If the sensible heat ratio is 0.80 and the cooling load is 100 kW, what is RH = where Psat = 1.7057 kPa
Psat +@15.0°C
the amount of sensible heating?
A. 80 kW* C. 125 kW Pv
0.80 =
B. 60 kW D. 100 kW 1.7057 kPa
PV =1.36456 kPa
Solution :
Then,
Qs
SHR = P = Pt - Pv = 100 - 1.36456 kPa
QT da
P = 98.63544 kPa
Qs da
( )
0.80 =
100 kW P .V ( 98.63544 kPa ) 5 m3 s
Qs = 80 kW m = da da = = 5.97 kg s
R .T  
da da  0.287 kJ  (15 + 273 K )
Ans. A
 kg-K 
Then,
3. A 4 m x 4 m x 4 m room has a relative humidity ratio of 80%. The  kJ 
pressure in the room is 120 kPa and temperature is 35C ( Psat = Qs = ( 5.97 kg s ) 1.0062  ( 25-15 K ) = 60.07 kW
 kg-K 
5.628). What is the mass of vapor in the room. Use R vapor = 0.4615
kN-m/kg-K. Ans. B
A. 3.03 kg C. 4.03 kg
B. 2.03 kg* D. 5.03 kg 7. Compute the pressure drop of 30C air flowing with a mean velocity of
Solution : 8 m/s in a circular sheet-metal duct 300 mm in diameter and 15 m long.
Use a friction factor, f = 0.02, and air = 1.1644 kg/m3.
P V A.37.26 Pa* C. 29.34 Pa
mv = v
R vT B. 25.27 Pa D. 30.52 Pa
Determining Pv , Solution :
P
RH = v  fLv2 
Psat PD = δ   where δ = ρg
 2g D 
Pv  
0.8 =
5.628  2
2  0.02 (15 m )(8 m s )  = 37.2608 kPa
Pv = 4.5024 kPa

PD = 1.1644
kg 
 ( )
( )
9.81m s  
m3   2 9.81m s ( 0.3m ) 
 2

mv =
(
( 4.5024 kPa ) 4 x 4 x 4m3 ) = 2.03 kg
 

( 0.4615kJ kg-K )( 35 + 273 K ) Ans. A

Ans. B
8. A rectangular duct has a dimensions of 0.25 m by 1 m. Determine the
equivalent diameter of the duct.
4. A coil has an inlet temperature of 60F and outlet of 90F. If the mean A.0.40 m* C. 0.70 m
temperature of the coil is 110F, find the bypass factor of the coil. B. 0.80 m D. 0.30 m
A. 0.20 C. 0.40*
B. 0.30 D. 0.50 Solution :
Solution : 2ab 2 ( 0.25 m )(1m )
De = =
a+b 1+ 0.25 m
t − t o 110 − 90
BF = mean = = 0.4 De = 0.4 m
t mean − t 110 − 60
i Ans. A
Ans. C

5. If the latent and sensible heat loads are 20 kW and 80 kW respectively, 9. Wet material containing 215% moisture (dry basis) is to be dried at the
what is the sensible heat ratio? rate of 1.5 kg/s in a continuous dryer to give a product containing 5 %
A. 0.80 * C. 0.70 moisture (wet basis). The drying medium consist of air heated to 373 K
B. 0.60 D. 0.90 and containing water vapor equivalent to a partial pressure of 1.40 kPa.
Solution: The air leaves the dryer at 310K and 70% saturated. Calculate how
much air will be required to remove the moisture.
Qs 80 A. 50 kg/s C. 60 kg/s
SHR = = = 0.8
Qs + QL 80 + 20 B. 55 kg/s D. 65 kg/s

Ans. A

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Solution : W 0.00763
=
( )
=
m − m5 = m a ω - ω Wsat 0.01576
4 3 2
where:  = 0.48414  48.414%
Pv  1.4  Ans. D
ω = 0.622 = 0.622   = 0.008715
2 Pt − Pv  101.325 − 1.4 
At T = 310 K Pv = 6.2307 ( 0.7 ) = 4.36149 kPa 14. Determine the sensible heat of 5 lb of air having a dry bulb temperature
Pv  4.36149  of 70F and a humidity ratio of 0.0092 lb/lb, the latter corresponding to
ω = 0.622 = 0.622   = 0.0280 a dew point temperature of approximately 55F.
3 Pt − Pv  101.325 − 4.36149 
A. 94 BTU C. 84 BTU*
m m
m =m  Regain = w4  2.15 = w4 B. 48 BTU D. 49 BTU
4 w4 m −m 1.5 − m Solution :
g4 w4 w4
m = 1.0238kg s Qs = ma CpT
w4
m w5 m w5
 Btu 
m5 = m w5  moisture content =  0.05 = Qs = ( 5lb )  0.24  ( 70 °F )
m 1.5 − 1.0238  lb-°F 
dbw5
m w5 = 0.0238, Thus, 1.0238 - 0.0238 = ma ( 0.0280 − 0.008715 ) Qs = 84 Btu
ma = 51.85kg s Ans. C
Ans. A
10. In an air conditioning system, if the re-circulated air is three times the 15. If the total heat removed per pound of dry air is 10 Btu and the sensible
outside air and the mass of supply air is 20 kg/s, what is the mass of the heat removed per pound of dry air is 6 BTU. Compute the sensible heat
outside air? factor (SHR).
A. 3 kg/s C. 5 kg/s* A. 0.50 C. 0.70
B. 4 kg/s D. 6 kg/s B. 0.60 * D. 0.40
Solution : Solution :

m re + mo = ms Qs 6 Btu
SHR = = = 0.6
3mo + mo = 20 kg s QT 10 Btu
mo = 5kg s Ans. B
Ans. C

11. Determine the absolute humidity (vapor density) of an air sample that 16. Determine the approximate load on a cooling tower if the entering and
has a dew point temperature of 45F if the value of the gas constant R leaving temperatures are 96F and 88F, respectively and the flow rate
for low pressure water vapor is 85.66 ft-lb/lbmR. The vapor pressure of the water over the tower is 30 gpm.
A. 2500 Btu/min C. 3000 Btu/min
corresponding to a saturation temperature of 45F is 0.1475 psia.
B. 2000 Btu/min* D. 3500 Btu/min
A. 0.000491 lb/ft3 * C. 0.000149 lb/ft3
B. 0.000941 lb/ft3 D. 0.000194 lb/ft3 Solution :
Solution : Q = mcT where m = ρV
PV Q = ρVcT
ρ=  lbf   gal  Btu 
 ( 96 − 88°F )
R VT V Q =  8.33   30 1
 gal   min  lb -°R 

ρ=
(
( 0.1475 psia ) 144in 2 ft 2 ) Q = 1999.2 2000 Btu/min
 ft-lbf 
 85.66  ( 45+ 460 °R ) Ans. B
 lbm-°R 
ρ = 0.000491lbm ft 3 17. The mass of an outside air at 50C in an air conditioning unit is 60 kg.
Ans. A Ifnd the temperature after mixing if the outside air mixed with 40 kg
with recirculated air at 35C.
A. 44C * C. 52C
12. A certain sample of air has a temperature of 70F (partial pressure of B. 39C D. 47C
0.36 psia) and a dew point temperature of 50F . The partial pressure of
Solution :
the water is vapor corresponding to a 50F dew point temperature is
0.178 psia. Determine the relative humidity RH. ma t a + m t = mT t T
bb
A. 49.44 % * C. 39.44 %
B. 59.44 % D. 69.44 % 60 ( 50 ) + 40 ( 35 ) = ( 60 + 40 ) t T
t T = 44°C
Solution: Ans. A
P 0.178
RH = v =
Psat 0.36 18. How do you call the water vapor content of air?
RH = 0.4944  49.44% A. moisture C. humidity *
B. dew D. vapor
Ans. A

Solution :
13. Air at normal atmospheric pressure has a temperature of 70F and a dew
point temperature of 50F. Determine the saturation ratio of the air. The wv in air → humidity
humidity ratios corresponding to dew point temperatures of 50F and Ans. C
70F respectively are 0.00763 lb/lb and 0.01576 lb/lb respectively.
A. 58.51 % C. 38.31 %
B. 28.21 % D. 48.41 %* 19. An evaporative cooler uses a 53F water spray to pre-cool 8000 ft3/min
of outdoor air, from 96F dry-bulb and 55F wet-bulb temperature to
Solution : 62F dry-bulb. The saturation efficiency of the process is:
A.21 % C. 83% *
B. 80% D. 100 %

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Solution : 26. The temperature at which water vapor in the atmosphere begins to
condense is known as the:
ta − t
e= b = 96 − 62 A. vapor point C. dew point *
ta − t 96 − 55 B. moisture point D. none of the above
wb
e = 0.8293  83%
Solution :
Ans. C
" begins to condense " → Dew point
20. A natural draft cooling tower has a 400 ton heat rejection load. The Ans. C
tower operates at an efficiency of 52% when the outdoor wet-bulb
temperature is 75F and the entering water temperature is 90F. The 27. Saturation temperature is the same as;
temperature of the water leaving the tower is: A. dew point * C. vapor temperature
A. 67F C. 82F * B. steam temperature D. humidity
B. 75F D. 83F
Solution : Solution :

ta - t
Sat.temp → Dew point
e= b
ta - t Ans. A
ab
90 − t
0.52 = b 28. When the bypass factor is B, the coil efficiency for sensible cooling of
90 − 75 air is equal to:
t = 82.2°F A. 1 + B C. 1 – B*
b
B. 1 – B / B D. 1 + B / B
Ans. C
Solution :
21. Air at 80F dry-bulb and 67F wet-bulb temperature enters a 42F
cooling coil and leaves at 53F dry-bulb. Then the air is reheated to e = 1-B
66F. The cooling coil efficiency is : Ans. C
A. 0.3 C. 1.0
B. 0.4 D. 0.7 *
29. The psychrometric chart in air conditioning determines the_______.
Solution : A. wet bulb and dry bulb temperatures
B. psychrometric temperature requirements
ta - t C. saturation temperature and relatives humidity
e= exit
t a - t enter D. moist air conditions*
80 − 53
e= = 0.7105 Solution :
80 − 42
Ans. D "psychrometric chart" → most air eds
Ans. D
22. When air contains all of the water vapor it can hold, it is said to be
A. simulated C. loaded
B. saturated * D. moisture 30. What is the value of air stratification in air conditioning design fit for
human comfort?
Solution : A. minimum
B. maximum
" contains all wv " → saturated
C. less than air temperature*
Ans. B D. equal to air temperature
Solution :
23. What is the instrument used to register relative humidity?
A. hygrometer * C. hydrometer " air stratification " → less than air temp.
B. perometer D. manometer Ans. C

Solution :
31. Which of the following statements is correct?
" register RH " → Hygrometer The relative humidity of an air water vapor mixture_______.
Ans. A
A. is the ratio of the partial pressure of the water vapor to the partial
pressure of the air.
24. Humidity is a measure of which of the following? B. indicates the mass of water vapor in the mixture
A. water vapor content * C. temperature C. is equal to the mole fraction of water vapor in the mixture at the
B. latent heat D. any of the above mixture temperature.
D. is the ratio of the partial pressure of water vapor to the saturation
Solution : pressure at the mixture temperature*

Humidity → water vapor content Solution :

Ans. A "correct" → = Pv Psat
Ans. D
25. In an air-conditioning system, before the air is circulated to the required
area, it is: 32. In sensible cooling process, moisture content.
A. cooled C. filtered A.does not change* C. decreases
B. dehumidified D. all of the above * B. indeterminate D. increases

Solution : Solution :

"AC system " → All of the above "sensible cooling" → mw does not change

Ans. D Ans. A

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33. What amount of air is required in a low bypass factor? P V

A. Greater C. Lesser* m = da da
da R T
B. Indeterminate D. Constant da da
Solution :
m =
(
(14.7 - 0.2140 psia ) 144in 2 )
ft 2 (14 )(16 )(10 ) ft 3
da  ft - lbf 
" Low by pass factor " → Lesser  53.342  ( 72 + 460°R )
 lbm -°R 
Ans. C
m = 164.7 lb
da
34. What is the lowest temperature to which water could possibly be cooled Ans. A
in a cooling tower?
A. The effective temperature
B. The temperature of adiabatic compression* 40. A room 14 ft x 16 ft x 10 ft contains atmospheric air at 72°F. The partial
C. The wet bulb depression pressure of the water vapor in the air is 0.2140 psia. Barometer is
D. The dew point temperature of the air standard. Compute the mass of the water vapor in the room
A. 164.7 lb C. 155.7 lb
Solution : B. 1.51 lb * D. 130 lb
Solution :
" lowest temp " → temp.of adiabatic compression
P V
Ans. B mv = v v
R vTv

( )
35. Combined process of cooling and humidifying is also known as :
A. heating and humidifying ( 0.2140 psia ) 144in 2 ft 2 (14ft )(16ft )(10ft )
B. cooling tower mv =
 ft-lbf 
C. evaporative cooling process* 1545 18  ( 72 + 460 °R )
 lbm-°R 
D. moisture removal process
m v = 1.512 lbm
Solution :
Ans. B
cooling + humidifying → evaporative cooling process
Ans. C 41. A room 14 ft x 16 ft x 10 ft contains atmospheric air at 72°F. The partial
pressure of the water vapor in the air is 0.2140 psia. Barometer is
36. In a cooling tower, the water is cooled mainly by standard. What is the dew point temperature, °F.
A. Condensation C. evaporation * A. 55°F * C. 30F
B. Convection D. conduction B. 45F D. 70F

Solution : Solution :

cooling tower → evaporation Tdp = Tsat 72°F = 54.98°F

Ans. C Ans. A

42. When the air is saturated the wet bulb depression

37. Which of the following types of air dryers works by absorbing moisture is_______.
on a solid dessicant or drying material such as activated alumina, silicon A. zero* C. indefinite
gel or molecular sieve? B. unity D. 100 %
A. Regenerative dryer
Solution:
B. Deliquescent dryer
C. Spray dryer* sat air, t wbd = 0
D. Refrigerated dryer
Ans. A
Solution :
43. A temperature measurement in an ordinary thermometer which has
cooling tower → evaporation constant specific humidity.
Ans. C A. Critical temperature
B. Dew point temperature*
C. Dry bulb temperature
38. The relationship of water vapor in the air at the dew point temperature D. Wet bulb temperature
to the amount that would be in the air if the air were saturated at the dry Solution :
bulb temperature is:
A. partial pressure actual at dew point "constant sp.humidity temp" → t dp
B. percentage humidity Ans. B
C. relative humidity*
D. partial pressure of water
44. During sensible heating, the humidity remains constant but the relative
Solution : humidity.
Pv Psat = RH A. increases C. decreases*
B. remains constant D. zero
Ans. C
Solution :
39. A room 14 ft x 16 ft x 10 ft contains atmospheric air at 72°F. The partial sensible heating → RH decreases
pressure of the water vapor in the air is 0.2140 psia. Barometer is
Ans. C
standard. Compute the mass of dry air in the room.
A. 164.7 lb * C. 155.7 lb
B. 1.51 lb D. 130 lb 45. The relative humidity becomes 100% and where the water vapor starts
to condense.
Solution : A. Critical point C.Saturated point*
B. Dew point D. Cloud point
Solution :

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water vapor starts to condense → DP 52. Why should you avoid bending or twisting of fan blades in an air
conditioning unit?
Ans. C
A. It will not cause ice build-up
B. It will wear out the motor bearings and cause noise*
46. What is the specific humidity of dry air? C. It may not slice suction line
A. 150 C. 100 D. It decreases the volume flow of refrigerant
B. 50 D. 0*
Solution :
Solution :
" avoiding twisting/bending "
ωdry air = 0 → wear out bearings
Ans. D Ans. B

47. What is the temperature range of air in air conditioning application 53. A type of refrigerant that will not damage the ozone layer.
where the dry air can be considered ideal gas? A.Hydro fluorocarbons (HCF’s)*
A. 100 to 125 °C C. 50 to 75 °C B. Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCHF’s)
B. 75 to 100 °C D. -10 to 50 °C* C. R – 22
Solution : D.R – 12

Considered ideal gas → 10C to 50C Solution :

Ans. D " refrigerant not damaging ozone "
→ HCF's
48. In an air conditioning system, if the re-circulated air is three times the Ans. A
outside air and the mass of supply air is 20 kg/s, what is the mass of the
outside air? 54. Which of the following is the type of refrigerant that damages Ozone
A. 3 kg/s C. 5 kg/s* layer?
B. 4 kg/s D. 6 kg/s A. Hydro chlorofluorocarbons (HCHF’s)
B. R – 12
Solution : C. R – 22
D. All of these*
m re + mo = ms
3mo + mo = 20 kg s Solution :
mo = 5kg s " damages ozone " → All
Ans. C Ans. D

49. A certain sample of air has a temperature of 70F (partial pressure of 55. The phenomenon that warm air rise and cold air settle is called :
0.36 psia) and a dew point temperature of 50F . The partial pressure of A. Stratification* C. Sedimentation
the water is vapor corresponding to a 50F dew point temperature is B. Setting Due D. Ventilation
0.178 psia. Determine the relative humidity RH. Solution :
A. 49.44 %* C. 39.44 %
B. 59.44 % D. 69.44 % " warm air and cold air settle "
→ Stratification
Solution :
Ans. A
P 0.178
RH = v =
Psat 0.36 56. Air delivered to the room from the supply duct, moving at a velocity of
RH = 0.4944  49.44% 150 ft/min or more is called:
A. Primary Air* Secondary Air
Ans. A B. Saturated Air D. Air turbulence

50. Determine the sensible heat of 5 lb of air having a dry bulb temperature Solution :
of 70F and a humidity ratio of 0.0092 lb/lb, the latter corresponding to
" 150 fpm " → Primary Air
a dew point temperature of approximately 55F.
A. 94 BTU C. 84 BTU* Ans. A
B. 48 BTU D. 49 BTU
Solution :
57. Carries needed to deliver air to the conditioned space. It is made of sheet
Qs = m a CpT of metals like aluminum, galvanized sheet steel and some structural
 Btu  materials that will not burn.
Qs = ( 5lb )  0.24  ( 70 °F ) = 84 Btu A. Duct* C. Air Inlet
 lb-°F  B. Air Outlet D. Diffuser
Ans. C
Solution :
"Deliver air" → Duct
51. The relative humidity becomes 100 % and where the water vapor starts
to condense. Ans. A
A. Dew Point* C. Cloud Point
B. Saturated Point D. Critical Point
58. From what principle that air ducts operate?
Solution : A. Principle of Pressure Difference*
water vapor start to condense B. Principle of Temperature Difference
C. Forced Draft Fan Principle
Ans. A D. Principle of Natural Convection
Solution :
Ducts principle → Principle of Pressure Diff.
Ans. A

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59. It is used deliver concentrated airstreams into a room. Many have one- 66. The ratio of the rated cooling capacity divided by the amount of
way or two-way adjustable air stream deflectors. electrical power used :
A. Register* C. Grille A. Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)*
B. Diffuser D. Damper B. Energy Efficiency Index (EE)
C. Cooling Efficiency (CE)
Solution :
D. Energy Cooling Ratio (ECR)
" Concentrated airstreams " → Register Solution :
Ans. A
QA
= EER
Wp
60. It is used to control the air-throw distance, height, and spread, as well as
the amount of air. Ans. A
A. Grille* C. Register
B. Diffuser D. Damper
67. Heat exchanger in which water flows by gravity over the outside of the
Solution : tubes or plates.
Use to control → Grille A. Baudelot Cooler* C. Free Cooler
B. Newtonian Cooler D. Bourdon Cooler
Ans. A
Solution :
61. It is used to deliver widespread, fan-shaped flows of air into the room. Water flows by gravity → Bandelot Cooler
A. Grille C. Register Ans. A
B. Diffuser* D. Damper

Solution : 68. The relative humidity becomes 100 % and where the water vapor
starts to condense.
Deliver Wide spread → Diffuser
A. Dew Point* C. Cloud Point
Ans. B B. Saturated Point D. Critical Point

Solution :
62. Which of the following fans in air conditioning systems which can be
classified as centrifugal flow? wv starts to condense → Dew pt.
A. Axial fan C. Propeller fan* Ans. A
B. Bi-axial fan D. None of these
69. Why should you avoid bending or twisting of fan blades in an air
Solution :
conditioning unit?
Centrifugal flow → Propeller fan A.It will not cause ice build-up
B. It will wear out the motor bearings and cause noise*
Ans. C
C. It may not slice suction line
63. The most common controller in the heating and cooling systems. D.It decreases the volume flow of refrigerant
A. Thermostat* C. Pressure gage
B. Barometer D. Sling Psychrometer Solution :

Solution : " avoid bending or twisting "

→ will wear out motor bearing
Most common controller → Thermostat
Ans.B
Ans. A
70. A type of refrigerant that will not damage the ozone layer.
A. Hydrofluorocarbons (HCF’s)*
64. A thermostat that functions as increase or decrease instead of starting
B. Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCHF’s)
and stopping system is called : C. R – 22
A. modulate* D. R – 12
B. heating-cooling the thermostat
C. interlocked Solution :
D. compound thermostat
will not damage ozone → HCF's
Solution :
Ans. A
Increase or decrease
instead of starting or stopping → Modulate
71. Which of the following is the type of refrigerant that damages Ozone
Ans. A layer?
A.Hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCHF’s)
65. A number used to compare energy usage for different areas. It is B. R – 12
calculated by dividing the energy consumption by the fottage of the C. R – 22
conditioned area.
A. Energy Utilization Unit D.All of these*
B. Energy Utilization Efficiency
C. Energy Utilization Index* Solution :
D. Energy Utilization Ratio
Damages ozone → All
Solution : Ans. D
Compare energy usage → EUI
72. Large-bulb alcohol thermometer used to measure air speed or
Ans. C atmospheric conditions by means of cooling.
A. Kata Thermometer*
B. Kelvin Thermometer
C. JJ Thompson Thermometer
D.Wet Bulb Thermometer

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Solution : A. Grille C. Register

B. Diffuser* D. Damper
measure air speed → Kata Thermometer
Ans. A Solution :
Deliver widespread → Diffuser
73. The phenomenon that warm air rise and cold air settle is called :
A. Stratification* C. Sedimentation Ans. B
B Setting Due D. Ventilation
81. Which of the following fans in air conditioning systems which can be
Solution : classified as centrifugal flow?
A. Axial fan C. Propeller fan*
warm air rise and cold air settle → Stratification B. Bi-axial fan D. None of these
Ans. A
Solution :
74. Air delivered to the room from the supply duct, moving at a velocity of
150 ft/min or more is called: Contrifugal flow → Propeller fan
A. Primary Air* C. Secondary Air Ans. C
B. Saturated Air D. Air turbulence

Solution : 82. The most common controller in the heating and cooling systems.
A. Thermostat* C. Pressure gage
150 fpm B. Barometer D.Sling Psychrometer
Ans. A
Solution :
75. Carries needed to deliver air to the conditioned space. It is made of sheet must common controller → Thermostat
of metals like aluminum, galvanized sheet steel and some structural
Ans. A
materials that will not burn.
A. Duct* C. Air Inlet
B. Air Outlet D. Diffuser 83. Copra enters a dryer containing 60% water and 40% of solids and leaves
with 5% water and 95% solids. Find the weight of water removed based
on each pound of original product.
Solution : A. 0.58 lb * C. 0.47 lb
Carries needed to deliver air → Duct B. 0.40 lb D. 0.67 lb
Ans. A Solution :
Bdw = GW (1-MC ) = GW (Solid Part )
76. From what principle that air ducts operate?
Since, Bdw1 = Bdw 2
A. Principle of Pressure Difference*
B. Principle of Temperature Difference (1)( 0.40 ) = m2 ( 0.95)
C. Forced Draft Fan Principle m2 = 0.421 lb ( gw of dried product )
D. Principle of Natural Convection
Weight of water removed = m1 − m2 = 1 − 0.421 = 0.579 lb
Solution : Ans. A

Air duct principle → Principle of Pressure Diff.

84. Critical temperature The density of air at 35C and 101 kPa is 1.05
Ans. A kg/m3. The humidity ratio is :
A. 0.036 kgvapor / kgair*
77. Which of the following is the common classification of ducts? B. 0.063 kgvapor / kgair
A. Conditioned Air – Duct C. Recirculating C. 0.36 kgvapor/kgair
B. Fresh-air Ducts D.All of these* D. 0.63 kgvapor/kgair

Solution : Solution :

Common duct → All Pv

ω = 0.622
Ans. D Pt - Pv
At t = 35°C, Psat = 5.6286 kPa
78. It is used deliver concentrated airstreams into a room. Many have one-  5.6286 
ω = 0.622   = 0.03671kgv kga
way or two-way adjustable air stream deflectors.  101 − 5.6286 
A. Register* C. Grille Ans. A
B. Diffuser D. Damper
Solution :
85. In an auditorium maintained at a temperature not to exceed 24C and
Deliver concentrated airstreams → Register relative humidity not to exceed 60%, a sensible heat load of 132 kW
and 78 kg of moisture per hour to be removed. Air is supplied to the
Ans. A
auditorium at 18C. How many kilograms of air must be supplied per
hour?
79. It is used to control the air-throw distance, height, and spread, as well A. 79,200 kg/hr * C. 72,900 kg/hr
as the amount of air. B. 97,200 kg/hr D. 92,700 kg/hr
A. Grille* C. Register
B. Diffuser D. Damper Solution :
Qs = maCp (t2 – t1 )
Solution : 132 = ma (1)( 24 – 18 )
Control → Grille ma = 22 kg/s = 79,200 kg/hr

Ans. A

80. It is used to deliver widespread, fan-shaped flows of air into the room.
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86. A room contains air at 27C dry-bulb and 19C wet-bulb. The total Q
COP = A
pressure is 1 atm.The humidity ratio is most nearly equal to:
Wc
A. 0.009 kg/kg C. 0.014 kg/kg
B. 0.0102 kg/kg * D. 0.018 kg/kg 10 tons ( 3.52 kW ton )
2.50 =
( 0.746 kW hp )( Wc )
Solution : Wc = 18.874 hp
14.43509 −5333.3 Ans. D
P 
= e K → ( Liley's Eqn.)


bar 
91. The mass of water vapor per unit volume of air___________.
Determining Pv:
A. absolute humidity *
Use t wb : B. specific humidity
14.43509− 5333.3 C. Relative humidity
P = e 19+273 = 0.02172 bar D. Critical humidity

bar 



By Ap John's Eqn.: Solution :

Pv = P −
(
Patm t - t
db wb ) m v v = abs. humidity
satwb 2700 Ans. A
1.01bar ( 27-19°C ) ( 9°F 5°C )
Pv = 0.02172 bar −
2700 92. The heat transfer due to motion of matter cause by a change in density
 100 kPa  is called:
Pv = 0.01631 bar   =1.631kPa
 1bar  A. radiation C. conduction
Pv  1.631 kPa  B. convection * D. absorption
ω = 0.622 = 0.622   = 0.0102 kg kg
Pt − Pv  101.325 − 1.631 kPa 
Solution :
Ans. B
" HT due to motion " → Convection
87. A room contains air at 27C dry-bulb and 19C wet-bulb. The total Ans. B
pressure is 1 atm. The enthalpy is most nearly
A. 51.3 kJ/kg C. 53.9 kJ/kg * 93. A newly designed isolation room that is to contain 40 people is to air-
B. 52.4 kJ/kg D. 54.2 kJ/kg conditioned with window air-conditioning units of 5 kW cooling
capacity. A person at rest may dissipate heat at the rate of 360 kJ/hr. The
Solution : room has 10 lightbulbs with each rating of 100 watts. If the rate of heat
By psychrometric chart transfer of the room walls and windows is estimated to be 15,000 kJ/hr
h = 53.9 kJ kg
and the room air is to be maintained at a constant temperature of 21C,
calculate the number of windor air-conditioning units required.
Ans. C A. 1 unit
B. 2 units *
88. A room contains air at 27C dry-bulb and 19C wet-bulb. The total C. 3 units
pressure is 1 atm. The specific heat is most nearly_____. Note: w =0.010 D. 4 units
kg/kg.
A. 0.979 kJ / kg•K Solution :
B. 0.999 kJ / kg•K
 360  15,000
C. 0.991 kJ / kg•K Qtotal heat load = 40   + 10(0.100) + = 9.167kW
D. 1.012 kJ / kg•K *  3600  3,600
9.167
n= 2 units
Solution : 5
h = Cpt + whg, h g@27°C = 2535.65 Ans. B

kJ
53.9 = Cp ( 27 ) + 0.010 ( 2535.65kJ kg ) 94. The changing of solid directly to vapor, without passing through the
kg
liquid state is called:
kJ A. Evaporization C. Sublimation *
Cp = 1.0572
kg-K B. vaporization D. Condensation
Ans. D
Solution :
89. The temperature to which the air must be cooled at constant pressure to Solid → Vapor : Sublimation
produce saturation is called:
Ans. C
A. Boiling point C. Critical point
B. Dew point * D. Triple point
95. What is the enthalpy of HFC-134a at 0.4 MPa (hf = 212 kJ/kg and hg =
Solution : 404 kJ/kg) and 85% quality?
A. 241 kJ/kg C. 333 kJ/kg
to produce saturation → dew pt. B. 261 kJ/kg D. 375 kJ/kg *
Ans. B
Solution :
90. A refrigerating plant for an air-conditioning system is to have a
capacity of 10 tons and a coefficient of performance of 2.50 when h = hf + x (hg - hf )
operating With a refrigerating effect of 61.4 Btu/lb of refrigerant. h = 212 + ( 0.85 )( 404 − 212 ) = 375.2 kJ kg
Calculate the compressor internal horsepower, hp
A. 40.5 C. 20.4 Ans. D
B. 38.6 D. 18.9 *
96. What amount of air is required in a low by pass factor?
Solution : A. greater C. indeterminate
B. lesser * D. does not change
Solution :

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low by pass → lesser air

11 2 2 1 2(
m h + m h = m + m hT )
Ans. B where :
h T = Cpt T + ωT h g @t
97. Determine the partial pressure of water vapor if the barometric pressure mix
is 101.325 kPa and the humidity ratio is 0.05. m t + m t = ( m1 +m 2 ) t T
11 22
A. 7.54 kPa * C. 5.74 kPa (10 lb )( 50 °F ) + 25 (85 °F ) = (10 + 25 lb ) t T
B. 4.75 kPa D. 5.47 kPa
t T = 75°F
Solution :

Pv
m ω + m ω = m + m ωT
1 1 2 2 ( 1 )2
W = 0.622  grains   grains 
Pt − Pv (10 lb )  40  + ( 25 lb )  90  = (10 + 25 lb ) ωT
 lb   lb 
Pv grains
0.05 = 0.622 ωT = 75.71
101.325 − Pv lb
Pv = 7.54 kPa Btu
h g@ 75F, h g = 2544.53kJ kg = 1093.95
lb
Ans. A Btu  grains   1lb  Btu 
h T = 0.24 ( 75 °F ) +  75.71   1093.95 
lb -°F  lb  7000 grains  lb 
98. Pump used to increased air pressure above normal, air is then used as a Btu
motive power: h T = 29.833
lb
A. Air cooled engine C. Air condenser
B. Sub-cooled liquid D. Air injection * Ans. D

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Ans. D

99. An old auditorium has a seating capacity of 1500 people and is to be

maintained at 80F (DB) and 65F (WB) when the outdoor air is at
91F(DB) and 75F(WB). Calculate the quantity of the supply of air at
60F given that the solar heat load is 110,00 Btu/hr. Note: Sensible heat
per person is 225 Btu/hr.
A. 78,897.7 lb/hr C. 59,018.8 lb/hr
B. 93,229.17 lb/hr* D. 81,503.8 lb/hr

Solution :
Qs = 225 ( 1500) + 110,000 = 447,500 Btu/hr
447,500 = ms (0.24)( 80 – 60)
ms = 93,229.17 lb/hr

Ans. B

100. Ten pounds of air at a dry bulb temperature of 50° F with a specific
humidity of 40 grains/lb dry air are mixed with 25 lb of air having a
temperature of 85° F and a specific humidity of 90 grains/lb dry air.
Calculate the enthalpy of the mixture, Btu/lb dry air.
A. 37.6 C. 56.8
B. 40.4 D. 29.9 *

Solution :

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