In a absorption refrigeration system, which one is NOT a possible cause for decreased capacity in the system?
a. Noncondensables in machine
b. Purging ineffective
c. Dilution cycle is to short
d. Lithium brodmide requires octyl alcohol
e. Cooling water too warm
Which of the following are elements of a mechanical purging system? i) purge pickup tube ii) purge chamber iii) manual shutoff valve iv) safety solenoid valve v) oil trap vi) vacuum pump
a) i and ii only
b) i, ii, and v only
c) iv and vi only
d) i, iii, and v only
e) all of the elements
Concentration of the Lithium Bromide can be most easily controlled by which of the following means?
a) Controlling the volume of water sprayed into the absorber.
b) Controlling the temperature in the cooling tower.
c) Controlling the amount of weak Lithium Bromide pumped into the generator.
d) Controlling the pressure in the vacuum between the evaporator and the absorber.
e) Controlling the temperature in the generator.
In a closed tank that is partially filled with a salt solution at a temperature well below the boiling point of the solution:
a. Some molecules of water vapour will actually escape from the solution
b. There will be a steady stream of water vapour molecules leaving and entering the solution
c. No molecules of water vapour will be able escape from the solution
d. No molecules of water vapour will be absorbed back into the solution
e. Some molecules of water vapour will actually be absorbed back into the solution
During seasonal start-up, when should the purge pump be started?
a. Simultaneously with the absorption unit
b. One half hour before the absorption unit is started
c. At least 24 hours after the compressor is started
d. About one half hour after the absorption unit is started
e. Only when non-condensable gases are detected in the system
In a closed tank the salt solution is said to be in equilibrium
a. when the ratio of water and salt does not change
b. just before crystallization occurs
c. when the solution is saturated
d. when the salt precipitates
e. when the ratio of water in the solution increases
Which of the following is not a result of having non-condensable gases in the absorption systems?
a. Corrosion
b. Oxidation of Lithium Bromide
c. Lower than normal chilled water temperature leaving the evaporator
d. Reduction in capacity of the system
e. Crystallization in the heat exchanger
When the temperature of a solution increases, which of the following statements is true?
a. The vapour pressure above the solution increases
b. Less water molecules leave the solution
c. The solubility of the salt decreases
d. The concentration of the solution decreases
e. The equilibrium constant decreases
Which of the following is typically done when a lithium bromide refrigeration system is shut-down for a weekend?
a. Drain the cooling water circuit
b. Close the manual steam or hot water supply valve
c. Turn off the air supply to the pneumatic control system
d. Open all disconnect switches
e. Service the purge pump
Octal alcohol is added to the lithium bromide solution to:
a. Act as a drying agent
b. Act as a wetting agent
c. Prevent crystallization
d. Help the lithium bromide solution absorb non-condensables
e. Act as a dispersing agent
The concentration of Lithium Bromide in an absorption refrigerating system will change while
a. Going through the expansion valve
b. Going through the suction valve
c. Cooling through the heat exchanger
d. Absorbing water vapour in the absorber
e. Going through the discharge valve
Which of the following is not a step in the seasonal pre-start service of an absorption refrigeration system?
a. Clean all cooling and chilled water strainers
b. Add water treatment chemicals
c. Turn on energy sources
d. Check the purge pump
e. Check the magnetic strainers
If crystallization occurs upon shutdown of a lithium bromide absorption system, what is a possible corrective action?
a. Add octyl alcohol charge
b. Purge the system
c. Adjust cooling tower control
d. Check the dilution cycle timer for correct operation
e. Reduce steam pressure
When the temperature of a strong but still unsaturated lithium bromide solution is lowered so far that its salt concentration exceeds the maximum concentration possible at the lower temperature, ________________ will occur.
a. Fractionation
b. Distillation
c. Crystallization
d. Vaporization
e. Neutralization