Book 2: 1-10 - "Humidification" Flashcards

1
Q

One of the wetted element humidifiers group is the _____ type.
Select one:

A. Wet

B. Pan

C. Spray

D. Steam

E. Power

A

E. Power

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2
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Calculate the relative humidity of a sample of air that at 21°C (70°F) holds 0.014 kg (0.031 lb) of moisture if the maximum that it can hold at this temperature is 0.015 kg (0.033 lb).
Select one:

A. 93.3%

B. 6.7%

C. 10.7%

D. 0.33%

E. 25.8%

A

A. 93.3%

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3
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Atomizing humidifiers have the disadvantage that:
Select one:

A. The water sprayed into the air evaporates leaving the salts that appear as a fine white dust

B. They have no moving parts

C. They add moisture to the air

D. They have no float valve

E. They do not require a motor

A

A. The water sprayed into the air evaporates leaving the salts that appear as a fine white dust

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4
Q

When the air washer is used for humidification, the spray water must be _____ temperature of the entering air.
Select one:

A. Cooled below the wet bulb

B. Heated above the dry bulb

C. Cooled below the dry bulb

D. Cooled below the dew point

E. Heated above the dew point

A

E. Heated above the dew point

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5
Q

The steam heated pan humidifier offers high capacity and accurate humidity control if used with a modulating control valve and steam pressure not exceeding:
Select one:

A. 10 kPa (1.5 psi)

B. 160 kPa (23.2 psi)

C. 103 kPa (15 psi)

D. 130 kPa (19 psi)

E. 50 kPa (7.3 psi)

A

C. 103 kPa (15 psi)

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6
Q

Calculate the relative humidity of a sample of air that at 21°C (70°F) holds 0.01 kg (0.022 lb) of moisture if the maximum that it can hold at this temperature is 0.015 kg (0.033 lb).
Select one:

A. 25.8%

B. 93.3%

C. 6.7%

D. 0.33%

E. 10.7%

A

C. 6.7%
BAD QUESTION - ANSWER SHOULD BE 66.7%

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7
Q

When the air temperature is raised without a change in moisture content the relative humidity will:
Select one:

A. Decrease

B. Not change

C. Increase

D. Gain latent heat

E. Lose latent heat

A

A. Decrease

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8
Q

The pan type humidifier has a/an:
Select one:

A. High humidification rate

B. Very High humidification rate

C. Moderate humidification rate

D. Very low humidification rate

E. Low humidification rate

A

D. Very low humidification rate

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9
Q

Calculate the relative humidity of a sample of air that at 21°C (70°F) holds 0.01 kg (0.022 lb) of moisture if the maximum that it can hold at this temperature is 0.015 kg (0.033 lb).
Select one:

A. 93.3%

B. 66.7%

C. 25.8%

D. 10.7%

E. 0.33%

A

B. 66.7%

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10
Q

The steam pressure on a steam grid humidifier should be in the range of:
Select one:

A. 40 kPa to 55 kPa (5.8 to 8 psi)

B. 35 kPa to 70 kPa (5.1 to 10.2 psi)

C. 25 kPa to 45 kPa (3.6 to 6.5 psi)

D. 20 kPa to 30 kPa (2.9 to 4.4 psi)

E. 30 kPa to 60 kPa (4.4 to 8.7 psi)

A

B. 35 kPa to 70 kPa (5.1 to 10.2 psi)

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11
Q

One of the types of humidifiers used for residential purposes is the _____ humidifier.
Select one:

A. Air washer

B. Steam

C. Dry element

D. Pan

E. Pot

A

D. Pan

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12
Q

One of the types of humidifiers used for residential purposes is the _____ humidifier.
Select one:

A. Dry element

B. Steam

C. Atomizing

D. Pot

E. Air washer

A

C. Atomizing

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13
Q

Relative humidity is the amount of _____ expressed as a percentage.
Select one:

A. Air contained in the moisture compared to the minimum amount of moisture the air is capable of holding at the stated temperature

B. Moisture contained in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air is capable of holding at any temperature

C. Moisture contained in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air is capable of holding at the stated temperature

D. Air contained in the moisture compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air is capable of holding at the stated temperature

E. Moisture contained in the air compared to the minimum amount of moisture the air is capable of holding at the stated temperature

A

C. Moisture contained in the air compared to the maximum amount of moisture the air is capable of holding at the stated temperature

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14
Q

When the air temperature is lowered without a change in moisture content the relative humidity will:
Select one:

A. Decrease

B. Not change

C. Lose latent heat

D. Increase

E. Gain latent heat

A

D. Increase

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15
Q

The humidification process refers to adding _____ to the air.
Select one:

A. Heat

B. Enthalpy

C. Water vapour or moisture

D. Temperature

E. Steam

A

C. Water vapour or moisture

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16
Q

An air washer is installed on the suction side of the fan so as to:
Select one:

A. Avoid leakage of water through the joints

B. Add sensible heat to the air

C. Avoid leakage of air through the joints

D. Add latent heat to the air

E. Add moisture to the air

A

A. Avoid leakage of water through the joints

17
Q

When the air washer is used for dehumidification, the spray water must be _____ temperature of the entering air.
Select one:

A. Heated above the dry bulb

B. Cooled below the dew point

C. Heated above the dew point

D. Cooled below the wet bulb

E. Cooled below the dry bulb

A

B. Cooled below the dew point

18
Q

One of the types of humidifiers used for residential purposes is the _____ humidifier.
Select one:

A. Dry element

B. Steam

C. Pot

D. Wetted element

E. Air washer

A

D. Wetted element

19
Q

From a health standpoint, humidity between _____ is desirable.
Select one:

A. 15% and 30%

B. 25% and 40%

C. 45% and 60%

D. 55% and 80%

E. 35% and 50%

A

E. 35% and 50%

20
Q

Calculate the relative humidity of a sample of air that at 21°C (70°F) holds 0.005 kg (0.011 lb) of moisture if the maximum that it can hold at this temperature is 0.015 kg (0.033 lb).
Select one:

A. 10.7%

B. 93.3%

C. 6.7%

D. 25.8%

E. 0.33%

A

E. 0.33%
Answer should be 33%