· Arabian Airconditioning, Doha - Qatar

· Al Malki Trading, Doha - Qatar

TRADE TEST FOR HVAC PROJECT ENGINEERS / SUPERVISORS

Date:………………..
Office Use:
Name …….………….……...…… Application Ref No. ………………………
Age ….………………..…..…… Score ………/20 (……..%)
Total Experience ….… Gulf Experience …… Remarks Passed / Failed /
Borderline
Company Introduction:
Arabian Airconditioning Contracting is a leading Grade A Electro-mechanical Contractor in
Qatar and currently engaged in various projects like Office Buildings, Villas, Hospitals,
Schools, Banks etc. The Company intends to recruit skilled Tradesman with good track
record. The Company intends to double the manpower shortly due to award of various new
projects.
The minimum cut-off lever will be atleast 80% marks in the written test and answer majority
of Technical questions during the direct interview with the Employer.

Please study following 20 objective type questions and write down your answers within 15 minutes time
limit for this written test

1) Please write down the abbreviation for following technical terms

a) B.O.D botom of duct……... f) AD access…door…….……….…….
………… …..………
b) SMACNA sheet…metal… g) SAD …supply…air…diffuser.……….
airconditioning… …….…..………
contracters.of…national…
association…...…………
c) DW142 …duct…work…143. h) SAR ……supply…air.register……….
………...………… …….…..………
d) FD ………fire.damper………... i) RAG …return…air…grille.……….
………… …….…..………
e) VCD …volume…control… j) FAI …fresh…air…intake.……….
damper.………...………… …….…..………

2) For supporting horizontal ducts, what size of threaded rod, steel Angle you will use and
what will be the spacing between supports …?….
Duct Size Threaded Rod M.S. Sheet Angle size Max. spacing between
Diameter (mm) (mm) supports
Upto 400mm ……8…mm Ø …25..…. x …25...…. x3 . ………3…….Meter
….…
 400 to 600mm ……8…mm Ø …40..…. x 40…...…. x4 . ………3…….Meter
….…
600 to 1000mm ……10…mm …40..…. x …40...…. x4 . ………2.5…….Meter
Ø ….…
1000 to 1500mm ……10…mm …40..…. x40 …...…. x4 . ………2.5…….Meter
Ø ….…

3) What thickness of GI sheet you will use for following duct sizes …?….
a) Ducts with max. size 1000 upto 1500 mm … (……20…….G)
1.0……..mm
b) Ducts with max. size 800 upto 1000 mm …… (……22…….G)
0.8…..mm
c) Ducts with max. size 600 upto 800 mm …… (……22…….G)
0.8…..mm
d) Ducts with max. size upto 600 mm …….0.8….. (……22…….G)
mm
4) What minimum gauge / thickness of sheet you will use for kitchen exhaust ductwork …d
?…
) 24 G b) 18 G c) 22 G d) 20 G *

5) Curtain type Fire damper will not have one of the following … d ?….
a) Actuator b) Fuse link c) Latching device d) Spring clip *

6) Minimum size of Access Panel acceptable for use …?….

a) 0.12 sq.m b) 0.20 sq.m c) 0.5 sq.m d) 0.35 sq.m
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7) Why duct insulation has to be vapour tight … b ?….

a) To look good b) To avoid condensation * c) To do cladding
8) What is the recommended distance to be mentioned between two “duct pins” for
insulation?
a) 200 mm b) 400 mm c) 300 mm * d) 500 mm
9) If the duct size is not more that 400 mm wide, you will use Adhesive or Duct pin to fix
insulation board …?….
a) Both b) Only duct pin c) Only adhesive * d) None
10) What gauge of Aluminium sheet you will use for cladding …?….
a) 0.8 mm b) 0.6 mm * c) 1 mm d) 1.2 mm
11) Longitudinal edges of ducts shall be closed using …?….
a) Pittsburg lock b) Double seam c) C Cleat d) S Cleat
12) Transverse joints of two ducts are joined by combination of …?….
a) Pittsburg lock b) C & S Cleat c) C Cleat d) S Cleat
13) What thickness of fibreglass slab insulation board of 48 Kg / m 3 , you will use for
outdoor / exposed ducts…?….
a) 50 mm b) 65 mm c) 100 mm * d) 250 mm
14) What material is generally used for kitchen exhaust ducting …?….
a) G.I b) Stainless steel c) Black steel * d) Carbon steel
15) What thickness of Aluminium filters are used for Fresh Air Louver …?….
a) 15 mm b) 50 mm c) 25 mm * d) 100 mm

16) 2 way control valves for FCU and AHU should be installed…
a) upstream of equip b) Downstream of equip c) In bypass *

17) Chilled water pump capacity should be sized

a) Equal to chiller flow rate b) 110% of Chiller flow rate * c) 120% of Chiller flow rate

18) Please match the correct answers on psychometrics

a. Dew Point Temp. Change of state due to heat - c
b. Sensible Heat Measure of heat content - d
c. Latent Heat Moisture will start to condense from air - a
d. Enthalpy Change / rise in temperature due to heat - b

19) Why Grade A ASTM Standard pipe to A53 and A106 are generally not used in HVAC
application
a) High cost b) High Tensile strength c) Low tensile strength

20) Please match the correct answers for Chilled water piping system
a. Minimum pipe velocity 4 Ft / 100 Ft b
b. Maximum pressure drop 1.5 FPS a
c. Δ T for Chilled water 100 Psi d
d. Minimum pipe testing pressure 10 – 20o F c