REF UNITS 1 to 2 Flashcards

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(1.1) What is the boiling point of water in Fahrenheit?

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212F

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(1.2) What is the difference between heat and temperature?

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heat is the energy applied to the material to raise its temperature.

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(1.2) What is atmospheric pressure at sea level in psi?

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14.696 Psi(a)

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(1.2) Define absolute zero

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the temperature where no heat is present (-460 F or 0 R).

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(1.2) How do you convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?

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Fahrenheit = (Celsius X 1.8) + 32

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(1.2) How do you convert Fahrenheit to Celsius?

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Celsius = (Fahrenheit - 32) ÷ 1.8

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(1.2) How do you convert Fahrenheit to Rankine?

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Add 460

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(1.2) How do you convert Celsius to Kelvin?

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Add 273

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9
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(1.3) What does the first law of thermodynamics state?

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matter can neither be created nor destroyed.

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(1.3) What does 1 BTU represent?

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The amount of heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of water by 1 degree Fahrenheit.

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(1.3) How are heating and air conditioning systems rated?

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In BTUs/hr

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(1.4) Define heat transfer by conduction

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heat energy traveling from molecule to molecule in the same substance (like heating a copper pipe).

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(1.5) Define heat transfer by Convection

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heat energy applied to a fluid (like air or water) which heats surrounding objects.

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(1.5) Define natural convection

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The natural rise ad movement of heated air.

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(1.6) How much are you heated if you stand double the distance away from a heat source?

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a 4th of the heat experienced at the square root distance of where you are now.

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16
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(1.6) What is the only transfer of heat that can occur through a vacuum?

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Radiation.

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17
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(1.7) What is the specific heat for water

18
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(1.7) What is the specific heat of ice?

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0.5BTU/lb/F

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(1.7) What is the specific heat of steam?

A

0.5BTU/lb/F

20
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(1.7) What is the specific heat of air?

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0.24BTU/lb/F

21
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(1.8) Define latent heat

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The heat added to a substance that changes it’s state, but not its temperature

22
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(1.8) What is the latent heat of fusion? (for water)

23
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(1.8) What is the latent heat of vaporization/condensation (for water)?

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(1.9) Define specific heat

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the heat energy required to raise the temperature of 1 pound of a substance by 1 degree Fahrenheit

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(1.12) What is atmospheric pressure also known as?
standard condition
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(1.12) What tool uses mercury to measure atmospheric pressure?
a barmometer
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(1.12) How many inches of mercury is atmospheric pressure at 70F?
29.92 inches
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(1.12) How many inches of mercury does one psi equal?
2.036 Hg
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(1.13) What does gauge manifold use to measure pressure?
bourdon tube
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(2.2) Define mass
the property of matter that responds to gravitational attraction
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(2.2) Define Weight
the downward force that an object applies when at rest.
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(2.3) How is density measured?
lb/ft³
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(2.3) What is the density of water?
62.4lb/ft³
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(2.4) Define specific gravity
the density of a substance as a ratio compared to the density of water (expressed as a unitless number).
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(2.5) Define specific volume
The inverse of density. The space occupied per 1 pound of the substance.
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(2.6) What does Boyle's law state?
P1 X V1 = P2 X V2
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(2.6) What does Charles' law state?
P1 ÷ T1 = P2 ÷ T2
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(2.6) What is the name of the gas law that combines Boyle's law and Charles' law?
General Law of Perfect Gases
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(2.6) What does Dalton's law state?
P1 + P2 = P3
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(2.12) How is work calculated and expressed?
work (ft-lb) = force (lbs) X distance (ft)
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(2.13) How is horsepower measured?
amount of work done/min. 1 HP = 33,000 ft-lb/min
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(2.14) How many watts is equal to 1HP?
746