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23 Cards in this Set
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The most common type of compressor is? |
Reciprocating |
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Compressors that have diaphrams are_______and are used in ________________ |
Compressors that have diaphragms are _reciprocating_ and are used in _clean air applications_ |
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The tank used to store air is called? |
Receiving tank |
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compressed air may have impurities such as ____, _______, _____, |
Water oil and dirt |
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another name for compressed air system? |
Pneumatic system |
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What cools the air between stages of a 2 stage compressor? |
pneumatic intercooler |
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What does relative humidity tell us? |
the water content of the air |
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multi stage compressors usually have ______________________ |
More than one cylinder |
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When air reaches 100% humidity, it is known as _________ |
Dew point |
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where are air-dryers installed? |
Down stream of the receiver tank |
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Pressure drop in a compressed air system should not exceed what psi? |
5psi |
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What component is an air outlet installed with? |
dirt (drip) pockets for automatic drains |
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Air receiver tank should be equipped with what four components? |
Pressure switch, relief valve, drain, and pressure gauge (Switch,valve, drain, gauge) |
4 things |
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What are unloaders for compressors used for? |
To decrease pressure in cylinders prior to start up |
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Most compressors are____ ______ |
belt driven |
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Materials used for compressed air systems are generally? |
Black iron pipe, Type L and K copper |
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Horizontal pipes downstream of the receiver should be |
Graded to drain moisture away from the receiver tank |
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Pressure switches usually have a differential pressure of what psi? |
15psi |
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Where would you install a pre filter? |
at the suction inlet |
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Piston type compressors are also known as? |
reciprocating compressor |
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After-coolers are installed between? |
the compressor and receiver |
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Where should the pressure relief valve be mounted? |
Mounted on the receiver |
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What should the pressure relief valve be set to? |
10psi above the cut out |
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