In a vapour compression refrigeration system, a throttle valve is used in place

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In a vapour compression refrigeration system, a throttle valve is used in place of an expander because
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A. it considerably reduces mass of the system
B. it improves the C.O.P., as the condenser is small
C. the positive work in isentropic expansion of liquid is very small
D. it leads to significant cost reduction

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the positive work in isentropic expansion of liquid is very small

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1. The critical temperature is the temperature
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A. below which a gas does not obey gas laws
B. above which a gas may explode
C. below which a gas is always liquified
D. above which a gas will never liquified

4. If the energy radiated per second per sq. cm. of the surface for wave lengths lying between ?, and ? + d? is represented by (e?.d?), then e? is called
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A. absorptive power
B. emissive power
C. emissivity
D. none of these

8. The temperature of air recorded by a thermometer, when its bulb is surrounded by a wet cloth exposed to the air, is called
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A. wet bulb temperature
B. dry bulb temperature
C. dew point temperature
D. none of these

9. A valve which maintains a constant degree of superheat at the end of the evaporator coil, is called
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A. automatic expansion valve
B. high side float valve
C. thermostatic expansion valve
D. low side float valve

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