How does a reciprocating compressor operate?
A) In a reciprocating compressor, the piston is driven up and down in the cylinder by the connecting rod and crankshaft.
B) In a reciprocating compressor, the piston is moved side to side in a cylinder by the connecting rod and crankshaft.
C) In a reciprocating compressor, the piston is moved in every direction around the cylinder by the connecting rod and crankshaft.
D) In a reciprocating compressor, the piston remains stationary in the cylinder between the connecting rod and crankshaft.
Question 2
In a direct-expansion chiller:
A) The water and refrigerant are mixed in the shell.
B) The water and refrigerant are in separate tubes with a heat transfer medium in the shell.
C) The water is in the tubes and the refrigerant is in the shell.
D) The water is in the shell and the refrigerant is in the tubes.
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