Question 1

The clearance volume of a compressor cylinder is the ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   amount of refrigerant vapor the compressor cylinder will hold during each stroke
B)   volume by which the compressor is rated
C)   volume of the space between the bottom of the valve plate and the top of the piston at the top of the stroke
D)   total volume of the cylinder when the piston is at the bottom dead-center

Question 2

Explain when the compressor's lubrication system is fully effective.

Accepted Answer

There is no pressure lubricati...

Question 3

If the compression ratio of a system with a reciprocating compressor decreases, the amount of refrigerant pumped by the compressor ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   will increase
B)   will decrease
C)   will remain the same
D)   cannot be determined

Question 4

The space at the top of the cylinder when the piston reaches the top of its stroke is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The space at the top of the...

Question 5

When the piston reaches the bottom of its stroke, it is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

bottom dea...

Question 6

____________________ is a bimetallic disc that senses compressor discharge temperature and opens at 270ºF.

Accepted Answer

Temperature-operated disc,Temp...

Question 7

A compressor that has the motor and compressor in a housing that is bolted together is called a(n) ____________________ type.

Accepted Answer

semihermet...

Question 8

____________________ opens at approximately 400 ± 50 psi differential between high- and low-side pressures for R-22, and at a 500 to 625 psi differential for R-410A.

Accepted Answer

Internal pressure re...

Question 9

Rotary compressors have pistons that rotate inside the cylinders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The rotary screw compressor uses an open motor instead of the hermetic design.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The sight glass on a semihermetic compressor is used to allow light to enter the crankcase to keep the oil warm .

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 12

The compression ratio for an R-22 compressor operating with 68.5 psig suction pressure and 260 psig heat pressure is ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The compression ratio for an R-22 compressor...

Question 13

The screw compressor is used primarily in ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   large commercial and industrial systems
B)   residential air conditioning
C)   small commercial refrigeration units
D)   domestic refrigerators

Question 14

Why can't reciprocating compressors pump liquid?

Accepted Answer

Liquids cannot be co...

Question 15

The higher the rpm of a compressor, the higher the pumping efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Scroll compressors are becoming popular because they can handle liquid floodback without compressor damage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The discus valve design is more efficient than a flapper valve design because ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   it allows a compressor design with less clearance volume
B)   it operates with less spring tension
C)   the amount of expanded vapor in the cylinder is greater
D)   it will not allow liquid refrigerant in the cylinder A

Question 18

Most of the heat energy in the suction vapor entering the compressor is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)   subcooled from the condenser
B)   superheated from the condenser
C)   superheated from the evaporator
D)   subcooled from the evaporator

Question 19

A decrease in suction pressure will have what effect on a reciprocating compressor?

Accepted Answer

The compre...

Question 20

Excessive heat and pressure on the oil in a compressor can cause oil to break down and cause the formation of ____________________ and acid.

Accepted Answer

carbon

Exam 23: Compressors

The clearance volume of a compressor cylinder is the ____.

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Explain when the compressor's lubrication system is fully effective.

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If the compression ratio of a system with a reciprocating compressor decreases, the amount of refrigerant pumped by the compressor ____.

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The space at the top of the cylinder when the piston reaches the top of its stroke is called ____________________.

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When the piston reaches the bottom of its stroke, it is called ____________________.

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____________________ is a bimetallic disc that senses compressor discharge temperature and opens at 270ºF.

Correct AnswerverifiedTemperature-operated disc,Temp...View AnswerShow Answer

A compressor that has the motor and compressor in a housing that is bolted together is called a(n) ____________________ type.

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____________________ opens at approximately 400 ± 50 psi differential between high- and low-side pressures for R-22, and at a 500 to 625 psi differential for R-410A.

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Rotary compressors have pistons that rotate inside the cylinders.

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The rotary screw compressor uses an open motor instead of the hermetic design.

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The sight glass on a semihermetic compressor is used to allow light to enter the crankcase to keep the oil warm .

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The compression ratio for an R-22 compressor operating with 68.5 psig suction pressure and 260 psig heat pressure is ____________________.

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The screw compressor is used primarily in ____.

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Why can't reciprocating compressors pump liquid?

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The higher the rpm of a compressor, the higher the pumping efficiency.

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Scroll compressors are becoming popular because they can handle liquid floodback without compressor damage.

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The discus valve design is more efficient than a flapper valve design because ____.

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Most of the heat energy in the suction vapor entering the compressor is ____.

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A decrease in suction pressure will have what effect on a reciprocating compressor?

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Excessive heat and pressure on the oil in a compressor can cause oil to break down and cause the formation of ____________________ and acid.

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