Test # 2 Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the four (4) uses for compressed air on a ship?
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2
Q
What is the purpose of the dead start air compressor?
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3
Q
What is the purpose of the unloader?
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4
Q
Why is compressed air cooled between stages? How is this done?
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5
Q
What is the purpose of a relief valve and a bursting disc?
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6
Q
With the aid of a simple sketch describe the construction of an air receiver. List some of the mountings found on the receiver.
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7
Q
What governs the size and pressure of the receiver? What capacity must the air compressors have?
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8
Q
Why is compressed air treated?
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