Mechanical Engineering - Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Heat Transfer, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning - Section 2 (Q.No. 44)
44.
The sulphur sticks, in case of leakage of ammonia refrigerant, gives white smoke.
True
False
Answer: Option
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BHARGAV CHAUHAN said:   6 years ago
Sulfur sticks are used in industrial ammonia refrigeration systems to detect minor ammonia leaks. A sulfur stick is made from a wick which contains particles of sulfur.

The sulfur stick is lit and smolders, something like the taper that is used to light fireworks. The color of the sulfur smoke is used to find the leak. When there is no ammonia the smoke is colorless but when ammonia is present the combined sulfur and ammonia vapors produce a white smoke.

Samir said:   8 years ago
I worked in ammonia refrigeration plant.

No colour for ammonia. But it's smell is so severe.

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