Exam Overview

The Kerala PSC Refrigeration Mechanic UIP (Health Services) exam is designed to assess candidates' technical knowledge in refrigeration and air conditioning systems, as well as their general awareness and reasoning ability. Below are the key details of the question paper:

• Exam Name: Refrigeration Mechanic UIP – Health Services
• Paper Code: 66/2016
• Date of Test: 11th May 2016
• Year of Exam: 2016
• Category: Technical (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning)

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The question paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with one mark per question. The total duration of the exam is 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes). The syllabus covers technical subjects related to refrigeration, air conditioning, and general knowledge topics.

Subjects Covered

1. Core Subject: Refrigeration & Air Conditioning

     Fundamentals of Refrigeration

• Basic principles of refrigeration
• Types of refrigeration systems
• Refrigerants and their properties

     Refrigeration Cycle & Components

• Vapour compression & vapour absorption cycles
• Compressors, condensers, evaporators, and expansion devices
• Thermodynamic laws applied to refrigeration
  

     Air Conditioning Systems

• Types of air conditioning (window, split, central AC)
• Psychrometric processes & calculations
• Humidity control & ventilation
  

     Refrigeration & AC Maintenance

• Troubleshooting common refrigeration system problems
• Repair & servicing of refrigerators, deep freezers, and air conditioners
• Safety precautions in refrigeration & AC systems

2. Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Basics

• Electrical circuits & wiring related to refrigeration systems
• Motors, starters, and relays used in refrigeration & AC
• Heat transfer and insulation techniques

3. Workshop Calculation & Science

• Units & measurements used in refrigeration
• Energy efficiency & load calculations
• Basic mechanical engineering concepts

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Science & Technology Developments
• Important Government Schemes related to technical education
• Recent advancements in the refrigeration industry

5. Numerical Ability & Logical Reasoning

• Simple arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Percentage, ratio & proportion
• Time, speed & distance calculations
• Logical reasoning & problem-solving

6. General English & Malayalam Language

• Grammar & sentence structure
• Vocabulary, synonyms & antonyms
• Comprehension passages
• Translation from Malayalam to English and vice versa