6.4. Selection Criteria

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a refrigerant?

   Hint

   Think of something that helps keep things cold.

2. 2.

   Name one environmentally friendly refrigerant.

   Hint

   It is also a gas we exhale.

3. 3.

   Which aspect is NOT considered when selecting a refrigerant?

   • Application needs
   • Color of the refrigerant
   • Energy efficiency

   Hint

   Think about what truly affects functionality.

4. 4.

   True or False: Ammonia is considered a refrigerant with low toxicity.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the safety aspects we discussed.

5. 5.

   You are tasked with designing a new residential air conditioning unit. What steps would you take to select an appropriate refrigerant?

   Hint

   Think about how safety and environmental impacts affect your design choices.

6. 6.

   Analyze the potential consequences of a company using a refrigerant with a high ODP in its new line of refrigerators.

   Hint

   Consider both the regulatory and business aspects.