Oxyacetylene Heating and Cutting Flashcards
(17 cards)
Wear goggles when using oxyacetylene equipment to protect your eyes from these four hazards:
- Light
- Heat
- Sparks
- Slag
Technician A says it is acceptable to carry a disposable lighter in your pocket when using oxyacetylene equipment. Technician B says nylon clothing is much better to wear than cotton when using oxyacetylene equipment. Which technician is correct?
Neither technician
To check for leaks in oxyacetylene equipment you should use _________
Leak detection fluid
If grease is exposed to pure oxygen, the grease can explode ___________
Without ignition
When oxygen from a cylinder is being used, the valve should be opened __________
Fully
Fusible plugs in acetylene cylinders are located where?
In the top and bottom of the cylinder
Acetylene should be drawn from a cylinder only when the cylinder is __________
Upright
As cylinder pressure decreases, the outlet pressure from a pressure regulator ___________
Remains constant
Oxygen hoses used with oxyacetylene equipment are what color?
Green
Acetylene hoses used with oxyacetylene equipment are what color?
Red
Flashback arrestors used with oxyacetylene equipment are installed in _________
The oxygen line and acetylene line
When you are finished using oxyacetylene equipment, the oxygen and acetylene should be _________ and the regulators should be _________
Shut off at the cylinders, backed out completely
The most suitable flame to use when heating with oxyacetylene equipment is __________
A neutral flame
When usinh oxyacetylene equipment for heating, the acetylene regulator is adjusted to ____________
The pressure used when balancing the torch
A backfire that occurs when using an oxyacetylene heating tip might occur because ___________
Acetylene pressure is too low
The material that can be cut easily using an oxyacetylene torch cutting attachment is __________
Carbon steel
When used for cutting, an oxyacetylene torch is inclined more for ______ material
Thick
