Pneumatics Flashcards
What is used to control a constant pressure in a pneumatic system?
A regulator
What type of screw compressor removes some heat during compression stage?
A wet screw
In a multi stage compressor what is the difference between pistons?
Low pressure pistons are larger in diameter
With the reading of 80 PSIA what is the PSI?
65.3 PSI ( Subtract 14.7)
What is atmospheric pressure?
14.7 PSIA
What is used to reduce line pressure in a pneumatic system?
A regulator
If you have water in a receiver what is the cause?
Faulty after cooler on the compressor
On a pneumatic dust conveyor what area would wear 1st?
Outside curves
If a vacuum cylinder has a leaking rod seal the following occurs…
Reduced retraction force
An equilateral triangle in a pneumatic drawing represents what?
Direction of fluid flow
Which type of compressor uses pistons driven by a crankshaft?
Reciprocating
Reciprocating, single-stage, multi-stage, single-acting: Which of these types of compressors is most efficient?
Multi stage
What is normal atmospheric pressure at sea level?
14.7 PSI
Where is the relief valve in a pneumatic system located?
On the receiver
“At a constant temperature, absolute pressure varies inversely to the volume” this refers to what?
Boyle’s law
