EPA 608 TYPE III SAMPLE TEST
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Where do leaks commonly occur in low pressure systems?
a. Evaporator
b. Condenser
c. Purge unit
d. Gaskets or fittings - Answer-d. Gaskets or fittings
Where do leaks commonly occur in open-drive type compressor systems?
a. Evaporator
b. Condenser
c. Shaft seal
d. Cooling tower - Answer-c. Shaft seal
Does refrigerant go out of the system in low pressure systems or does air and
moisture go in?
a. Refrigerant escapes through low pressure leaks.
b. Air and moisture enter the refrigeration system because it operates
in a vacuum
c. Refrigerant leaks out through shaft seals and gaskets. - Answer-b. Air and moisture
enter the refrigeration system because it operates
in a vacuum
When should a low pressure system be leak checked according to ASHRAE
guideline 3-1996?
a. There are specific recommendations.
b. During pressure checks
c. When the system rises from 1 mm Hg to a level above 2.5 mm Hg
during vacuum testing
d. Leak check every year - Answer-c. When the system rises from 1 mm Hg to a level
above 2.5 mm Hg during vacuum testing
What does a purge unit do and what is a high efficiency purge unit?
a. Removes the refrigerant from the system. High efficiency purge system
will expel large quantities of refrigerant
b. Removes the refrigerant from the system. High efficiency purge system
will expel very little refrigerant
c. Removes the oil from the system. High efficiency purge system will expel
very little refrigerant
d. Removes the air from the system. High efficiency purge system will
expel very little refrigerant - Answer-d. Removes the air from the system. High efficiency
purge system will
expel very little refrigerant
, How does a centrifugal compressor purge unit work?
a. Takes its suction from the top of the evaporator, removes the air from the
system, and returns the refrigerant to the evaporator
b. Takes its suction from the top of the chiller barrel, removes the air from the
system, and returns the refrigerant to the evaporator
c. Takes its suction from the top of the compressor suction, removes the air
from the system, and returns the refrigerant to the evaporator
d. Takes its suction from the top of the condenser, removes the air
from the system, and returns the refrigerant to the evaporator - Answer-d. Takes its
suction from the top of the condenser, removes the air
from the system, and returns the refrigerant to the evaporator
What are visible ways to check for leaks in a low pressure system?
a. Excessive running of a purge system.
b. Continuous excessive moisture in the purge unit could indicate a leak in
the condenser or the chiller barrel.
c. High head pressure
d. All the above - Answer-d. All the above
What needs to be done to leak check a low pressure system?
a. Increase the pressure in the system by the use of nitrogen
b. Increase the pressure in the system by the use of oxygen
c. Increase the pressure in the system by the use of controlled hot
water or heater blankets
d. Increase the pressure in the system by the use of boiler hot water - Answer-c.
Increase the pressure in the system by the use of controlled hot
water or heater blankets
What are ways you can increase the pressure in the system?
a. controlled hot water
b. heater blankets
c. a and b
d. None of the above - Answer-c. a and b
What can happen if you exceed 10 psig while pressurizing the system?
a. Shaft seals will fail
b. The rupture disc will fail
c. Oxygen combined with oil in the system will explode
d. None of the above - Answer-b. The rupture disc will fail
How should a water box be leak tested?
a. Remove water, then place the leak detector probe in through the
drain valve
b. Remove water, pressurize and check with a gas detector
c. Look for bubble in the water
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller biggdreamer. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $14.49. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.