Chilled Water System Components and Operation Quiz

Test your knowledge on chilled water system components, operations, and HVAC principles with this comprehensive quiz.

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Which component is responsible for absorbing heat from the building's air in a chilled water system?

Chiller

Cooling tower

Evaporator

Condenser

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What is the function of a chiller in a chilled water system?

To circulate chilled water

To generate electricity

To cool the refrigerant

To absorb heat from the water

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What is the typical operating temperature range of chilled water in a chilled water system?

0-10°C

10-20°C

20-30°C

30-40°C

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What does COP stand for in the context of a chiller's performance?

Coefficient of Performance

Cooling Output Power

Condenser Operating Pressure

Chiller Operating Principle

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a chilled water system?

Expansion tank

Pump

Fan coil unit

Boiler

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What is the purpose of an expansion tank in a chilled water system?

To store extra water

To maintain system pressure

To increase chiller efficiency

To regulate water temperature

1 answered

What is the purpose of a bypass line in a chilled water system?

To increase flow rate

To decrease system pressure

To allow water to bypass certain components

To regulate temperature

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Which refrigerant type is commonly used in modern chilled water systems?

R-22

R-134a

R-410A

Ammonia

What is the role of a strainer in a chilled water system?

To cool the water

To remove debris and dirt from the water

To pressurize the system

To increase chiller efficiency

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#10

In a primary-secondary chilled water system, what is the function of the primary loop?

To circulate chilled water to the loads

To circulate condenser water to the chiller

To circulate chilled water to the chiller

To circulate chilled water to the cooling tower

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#11

In a chilled water system, what is the function of a cooling tower?

To cool the chilled water

To heat the chilled water

To pressurize the system

To regulate the flow rate

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#12

Which factor primarily determines the size of a chiller in a chilled water system?

Building height

Building area

Cooling load

Number of occupants

#13

What is the purpose of a chilled water buffer tank in a chilled water system?

To store excess chilled water

To increase system pressure

To regulate water temperature

To reduce chiller cycling

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#14

Which of the following is a common control strategy used in chilled water systems to optimize energy efficiency?

Constant speed pumping

Variable primary flow

Constant flow rate

On/off chiller operation

#15

What is the role of a differential pressure transmitter in a chilled water system?

To measure pressure drop across components

To control flow rate

To monitor water temperature

To regulate chiller operation

#16

In a variable primary flow chilled water system, what is the primary purpose of varying the flow rate?

To increase chiller efficiency

To maintain constant flow rate to loads

To minimize energy consumption

To balance system pressure

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Chilled Water System Components and Operation Quiz

Which component is responsible for absorbing heat from the building's air in a chilled water system?

What is the function of a chiller in a chilled water system?

What is the typical operating temperature range of chilled water in a chilled water system?

What does COP stand for in the context of a chiller's performance?

Which of the following is NOT a typical component of a chilled water system?

What is the purpose of an expansion tank in a chilled water system?

What is the purpose of a bypass line in a chilled water system?

Which refrigerant type is commonly used in modern chilled water systems?

What is the role of a strainer in a chilled water system?

In a primary-secondary chilled water system, what is the function of the primary loop?

In a chilled water system, what is the function of a cooling tower?

Which factor primarily determines the size of a chiller in a chilled water system?

What is the purpose of a chilled water buffer tank in a chilled water system?

Which of the following is a common control strategy used in chilled water systems to optimize energy efficiency?

What is the role of a differential pressure transmitter in a chilled water system?

In a variable primary flow chilled water system, what is the primary purpose of varying the flow rate?

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