POWER AND INDUSTRIAL PLANT ENGINEERING

SOURCE: ALCORCON

1. The refrigerating effect of 100 tons refrigeration is 117 KJ/Kg. Determine the mass flow rate of
refrigerant.

a) 1 kg/sec
b) 2 kg/ sec
c) 3 kg/sec
d) 4 kg/sec

Ans. 3 kg/sec

2. The density of R-12 refrigerant at compressor suction is 19.81 kg/m³. For mass flow rate of 2
kg/sec, determine the volume flow at suction.

a) 0.10 m³/sec
b) 0.25 m³/sec
c) 0.30 m³/sec
d) 0.40 m³/sec

Ans. 0.10 m³/sec

3. The mass flow of refrigeration entering the compressor is 0.1 kg/sec with change of enthalpy of
400 KJ/kg. For compressor efficiency of 80%, find the electrical energy needed for one day if
motor efficiency is 70%.

a) 1524 KW-hr
b) 1685 KW-hr
c) 3456KW-hr
d) 1714 KW-hr

Ans. 1714 KW-hr

4. An 80 tons refrigeration system requires 105 KW from VECO. If motor compressor efficiency is
60%, find the COP.

a) 5.84
b) 3.56
c) 4.46
d) 3.78
 Ans. 4.46

5. A 100 tons refrigeration system has a COP of 5. Determine the compressor horsepower.

a) 94.26 Hp
b) 86.76 Hp
c) 86.76 Hp
d) 65.65 Hp

Ans. 94.26 Hp

6. A 90 tons refrigeration system has a compressor input of 0.97 KW per ton refrigeration and COP
of 5. What is the efficiency of the compressor?

a) 72.49%
b) 90.42%
c) 56.34%
d) 83.33%

Ans. 72.49%

7. An industrial plant require to cool 120 gal/min of water from 20 ˚C to 5 ˚C. Determine the tons
of the refrigeration required.

a) 100 TR
b) 130 TR
c) 145 TR
d) 135 TR

Ans. 135 TR

8. Which material is used for pipes which are in contact with milk or product?.

a) Stainless steel
b) Copper
c) Ceramic
d) Plastic

Ans. Stainless steel

9. Which grade of stainless steel is known as acid proof steel?

a) AISI 304
 b) AISI 316
c) AISI 2333
d) SIS 2359

Ans. AISI 316

10. To prevent the product flow in the wrong direction which of the following valve is used?

a) Seat valve
b) Butterfly valve
c) Seat valve and butterfly valve
d) Check valve

Ans. Check valve