Compressor Failure
TXV/TEVs
Fixed Orifices/Cap Tubes
Standard Conditions
Mystery Category
100

Liquid refrigerant migrates to the compressor crankcase during the off cycle.

Liquid Migration/Flooded Starts

100
When installing the sensing bulb, it must be secured to...
Clean, bare pipe on the suction line
100

Systems with a fixed orifice are charged by...

Superheat

100

To estimate the condenser split for standard efficiency equipment, ___________ to the outdoor temperature.

Add 30F

100

The color of a R410A refrigerant tank

Pink

200

Compressor head temperatures exceed 225F

Overheating

200

Externally equalized TXV/TEVs have how many ports?

3

200
When replacing capillary tubing, you must match the...

Inner Diameter & Length

200
To estimate the evaporator split, subtract ___to____ from the indoor temperature.

30-35F

200

The way your instructor cut his hair for 10 years

Buzzed or Bald
300

Liquid refrigerant reaches the compressor crankcase during operation

Liquid Floodback

300

To increase superheat, what direction would an adjustable stem need to be turned?

Clockwise
300

Fixed orifices and capillary tubes provide the system a...

Consistent pressure drop
300

Standard conditions for air conditioning are considered to be...

95F Outside, 75F Inside, 50% Humidity

300

The age of your instructor

34

400

Define compressor failure caused by slugging.

Liquid refrigerant and/or oil reach the compressor cylinder during operation

400

The two closing forces on a TXV/TEV are...

Spring Pressure and Evaporator Pressure

400

Systems with a fixed orifice will often have a ______ superheat on warmer days.

lower
400
How will a high indoor temperature and low outdoor temperature effect a system with a fixed orifice?

Starve the evaporator

400

The length of time your EPA Certification is valid

Forever

500

What are 3 examples of contamination that could cause compressor failure?

Non-condensables, oxidized flakes, moisture

500

Name 3 steps you should take before condemning a TXV/TEV

Ensure 100% subcooled liquid to the valve, check bulb placement, warm up the bulb

500
Systems with a capillary tube are often _________ charged with refrigerant.

critically

500

Operating voltages must be within ___ of rated voltage.

10%

500

The final day of fall semester

December 9th, 2022