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4 Type III: Low-Pressure Appliances Free Online FlashCards

Study 4 Type III: Low-Pressure Appliances with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.

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01
Front

What appliances does Type III certification cover?

Back

Type III covers servicing and disposing of low-pressure appliances, especially centrifugal chillers.

02
Front

What leak directions are possible in a low-pressure system?

Back

Air and moisture can leak inward, while refrigerant can leak outward.

03
Front

What does a purge unit remove from a low-pressure system?

Back

It removes air and other noncondensables that enter the system.

04
Front

What can frequent purge-unit operation indicate?

Back

Frequent or excessive operation is a warning sign of air ingress and may indicate a leak.

05
Front

How do psig and psia differ?

Back

Psig is pressure relative to atmosphere; psia is absolute pressure. Temperature-pressure charts generally use absolute pressure.

06
Front

What is the preferred sequence for leak-test pressurization?

Back

Use controlled heating first, such as hot water or a built-in device; use nitrogen afterward if needed and permitted.

07
Front

What is the maximum leak-test pressure for a low-pressure centrifugal chiller?

Back

The certification-review maximum is 10 psig.

08
Front

Which gases must never be used to pressurize a refrigeration system?

Back

Never use oxygen or compressed air to pressurize a refrigeration system.

09
Front

What evacuation level is required for low-pressure appliances?

Back

Evacuate to 25 mm Hg absolute, regardless of whether the recovery equipment was made before or after November 15, 1993.

10
Front

What can a pressure rebound after evacuation indicate?

Back

A pressure rebound can mean refrigerant is still boiling from liquid or escaping from oil; continue recovery as appropriate.

11
Front

How should chiller water be managed during evacuation?

Back

Circulate or remove water from the chiller tubes to prevent freezing.

12
Front

Why heat chiller oil before removing it, and to what temperature?

Back

Heat the oil to approximately 130°F to reduce refrigerant remaining in solution.