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A. non-toxic 2 20.00%
B. non-flammable 1 10.00%
C. absorbs heat 0 0%
D. does not vaporize 7 70.00%
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Old 12/12/11, 9:15 AM
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Default QOD For W/E 12-18-11 #1

Continuing with some old cooling system questions ...

Q. A cooling system refrigerant should have all of the following properties except?



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Old 12/12/11, 11:28 AM
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Default Re: QOD For W/E 12-18-11 #1

Your question expresses the ideal.

Ammonia based systems are common and propane makes a great refrigerant.



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Old 12/19/11, 7:20 AM
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Default Re: QOD For W/E 12-18-11 #1

The correct answer is ... D. does not vaporize

A refrigerant must vaporize in order for the system to work

That wraps up the heating and cooling questions



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