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BLDG UTILITIES Flashcards

1
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9An excessive water pressure can be minimized using this valve

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Pressure Reducing Valve

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2
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Supplies water to the plumbing fixtures by means of gravity

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Overhead Feed System

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3
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A new concept in water distribution where compressed air is used as the delivery agent.

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AIR PRESSURED WATER DISTRIBUTION

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4
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This type of water distribution is fast superseding

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AIR PRESSURED WATER DISTRIBUTION

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5
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Used on tall building that could not be served adequately by the street main.

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DIRECT UP-FEED PUMPING SYSTEM

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6
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It is a Triplex Pump installed to operate in sequence according to the volume of demand.

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DIRECT UP-FEED PUMPING SYSTEM

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6
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When the water demand is small, the small pump called ______ will operate.

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JOCKEY

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7
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refers to the resistance produced by the following water with the fittings and interior surface of the pipe.

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Friction

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8
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In water supply distribution, it is defined as the resistance between the molecules of water.

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friction

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9
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The force required to move the water inside the pipe.

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Pressure

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10
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water at rest

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Static Pressure

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11
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Pressure available

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Residual Pressure

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12
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the pressure range measured over a period of 24 hours

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Normal Pressure

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13
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This valve will keep the pressure constant at 40 psi or can be reset to any other pressure desired.

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Pressure Reducing Valve

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14
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The maximum water discharge of fixtures in terms of fixture unit.

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Maximum Demand

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15
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One factor to be considered in determining the size of the water service pipe

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Probable Demand

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16
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Use on small water distribution system for elevating water in wells or other sources.

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Piston Pump

17
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Associated with tall buildings water distribution system.

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Centrifugal Pump

18
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Small hot water tank made of copper or stainless-steel sheet (for low to medium-rise bldgs)

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Range Boiler

19
Q

Large hot water tank made of heavy-duty stainless-steel sheet (For high-rise bldgs)

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Storage boiler

20
Q

small tank used to protect closed water heating systems and domestic hot water systems from excessive pressure

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expansion tank

21
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heater controlled by a thermostat

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electric heater

22
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gas burner is placed below the coil

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gas heater

23
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solar energy is used for heating water. should have 100-300L capacity

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solar water heater

24
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THE RESISTANCE PRODUCED BY THE FLOWING WATER WITH THE FITTINGS AND INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE PIPE

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Friction

25
Q

a mechanical device used to circulate hot water to the plumbing fixtures

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the pump circuit system

26
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includes all valves and controls used in plumbing systems which are accessible

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regulating equipment

27
Q

Used to collect water from an aquifer

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Submersible Pump

28
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a valve in which the flow of water is cut off by means of a circular disc, at RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF FLOW

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GATE VALVE

29
Q

The opening in the gate valve is usually as large as the ____

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full bore of the pipe

30
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a valve in which the flow of fluid is cut off by means of circular disc that FITS OVER and against the horizontal valve seat

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globe valve

31
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serves as a vital connection point between the main water supply and indiv fixtures; making a 90-degree turn

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angle valve

32
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o types of angle valve

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two-way angle valve & three-way angle valve

33
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a valve that automatically closes to prevent the flow of liquid or gas in a reverse direction; checks the reversal flow of water

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check valve

34
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A NON-RETURN VALVE INSTALLED IN A PUMP SUCTION

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FOOT VALVE

35
Q

a valve that acts as a fail-safe

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safety valve

36
Q

a safety valve which automatically releases a substance from a boiler

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pressure relief valve

37
Q

a quarter-turn valve

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ball valve

38
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cuts the flow of water, typically used in water heaters

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cut-off valve

39
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a valve that isolates or regulates the flow of a fluid

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butterfly valve

40
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are approved type installed receptacles connected to the plumbing system

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plumbing fixtures

41
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B-Utilities: Plumbing (1 decks)

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