Using the nominal 400 CFM per ton, how much airflow does a 3-ton air conditioner need?
Answer in CFM.
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1200 CFM
Airflow = tons x 400 CFM per ton = 3 x 400 = 1,200 CFM.
Reference: Nominal airflow per ton of cooling
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NATE air conditioning service and installation practice test
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HVAC fundamentals: practice test
10 questions, graded as you go, with the reason for every answer. No sign-up.
Practice tests that prepare you for this exam
HVAC fundamentals
The refrigeration cycle, airflow, electrical and controls, heating and service practice, as tested on state HVAC licence exams and NATE-style certifications.
HVAC service and troubleshooting
Diagnosis scenarios for air conditioners, heat pumps and gas furnaces: electrical faults, airflow, charge, ignition and controls.
About the exam
| Exam | NATE air conditioning service and installation |
|---|---|
| Who runs it | NATE |
| Where | United States |
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Sample questions
A heating element with a resistance of 12 ohms is connected to 240 V. How much current does it draw?
Answer in A.
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20 A
I = E / R = 240 V / 12 ohms = 20 A.
Reference: Ohm's law
An air conditioner delivers 36,000 Btu/h while drawing 3,000 W at the rating condition. What is its EER?
Answer in Btu/Wh.
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12 Btu/Wh
EER = cooling output in Btu/h / power input in watts = 36,000 / 3,000 = 12.
Reference: Energy efficiency ratio
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