Explore topic-wise MCQs in Thermodynamics.

This section includes 13 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Thermodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Why is ammonia used in food refrigeration?

A. high COP
B. low cost
C. lower energy cost
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
2.

The most widely used refrigerants are

A. freon
B. genetron
C. arcton
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
3.

The intercooler pressure is given by

A. p1*p2
B. sqrt(p1*p2)
C. (p1*p2)/(p1+p2)
D. (p1+p2)/2
Answer» C. (p1*p2)/(p1+p2)
4.

Why is multistage compression with intercooling adopted?

A. using a single stage with high pressure ratio decreases volumetric efficiency
B. high pressure ratio with dry compression gives high compressor discharge temperature
C. the refrigerant is damaged
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
5.

Plate evaporator is a common type of evaporator.

A. true
B. false
Answer» B. false
6.

In reciprocating compressors, actual volume of gas drawn in cylinder is ____ the volume displaced by piston.

A. less than
B. more than
C. equal to
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. more than
7.

When volume flow rate of refrigerant is large, which compressor is used?

A. reciprocating
B. centrifugal
C. rotary
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» C. rotary
8.

Types of compressor include

A. reciprocating
B. centrifugal
C. rotary
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» E.
9.

Capillary tubes are used in ____

A. small units
B. larger units
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» B. larger units
10.

Throttle valves are used in ____

A. small units
B. larger units
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
11.

Which of the following is a type of expansion device?

A. capillary tubes
B. throttle valves
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» D. none of the mentioned
12.

For an expansion device, which of the following is true?

A. it increases the pressure of refrigerant
B. it regulates the flow of refrigerant to evaporator
C. both of the mentioned
D. none of the mentioned
Answer» C. both of the mentioned
13.

Which of the following statement is true for a condenser?

A. it can be air-cooled or water-cooled
B. small self-contained units use water-cooled condenser
C. large installations use air-cooled condenser
D. all of the mentioned
Answer» B. small self-contained units use water-cooled condenser