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Building Automation Lvl 2 Flashcards

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A ____ is a temperature-sensing element consisting of two dissimilar metal wires joined at the sensing end. Produces a very small voltage when heat is applied to it.

A

Thermocouple

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A ____ is a temperature sensing element made from semiconductor material that changes its resistance in response to different temperatures.

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Thermistor

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What are some ways that ‘Resistance Temperature Detectors’ are different than thermistors?

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  1. ) They are made from different materials (commonly platinum)
  2. ) Lower resistance
  3. ) Wider Range
  4. ) Slower response to temperature changes
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A ____ is a switch that activates at temperatures above or below a given set point.

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Thermostat

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A ____ is a device that measures the amount of moisture in the air.

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Hygrometer

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Most hygrometers measure air moisture in percentage of ____-____.

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Percentage of Relative Humidity. (%RH)

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A ____ is a switch that activates at any humidity level above or below a given set point.

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Humidistat

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____ pressure is measured when you contrast the pressure readings of two separate points in a duct.

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Differential

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What is a transducer?

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A device that converts one form of energy to another form of energy.

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A(n) ____ measures the velocity of air within a duct.

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Airflow station

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A ____ is a closed metal container that heats water to produce steam or hot water.

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Boiler

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What are the two parts of an air conditioner?

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  1. ) Evaporator

2. ) Condenser

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A ____ heat pump uses the ground (below the frost line) as a heat source and heat sink.

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Geothermal

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A ____ is a water distribution pipe that routes a water supply vertically one story or more.

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Riser

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A ____ is a fitting that regulates the flow of water within a piping system.

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Valve

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Water flow can be measured as ____ or ____.

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  1. ) Flow Rate

2. ) Total Flow

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A ____ is a watertight, thermally conductive case for immersion-type temperature sensors within pipes, vessels, and fixtures.

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Thermowell

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Pumps that are installed to draw water from wells, empty sump pits, or to operate plumbing appliances would be classified as ____ - operated pumps.

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Intermittently

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What type of pump creates flow by trapping a certain amount of water in a chamber, and then forcing it out through a discharge outlet?

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A positive displacement pump.

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What type of valve controls water flow by partially opening or closing?

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A Throttle Valve

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What is a ‘TMV’ and what does it do?

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“Thermostatic Mixing Valve”, Achieves the desired water temperature by mixing different amount of hot and cold water.

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What type of device is used to increase pressure to plumbing fixtures while water is already flowing?

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Boost Pumps

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A ____ is used to push wastewater up to a sewer that is at a higher elevation than the lowest part of the building drain.

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Lift Station

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What are the 4 basic functions of a Fire ALARM system?

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  1. ) Alarm Notification (of occupants)
  2. ) Fire Detection
  3. ) Monitoring the fire suppression system
  4. ) Fire safety functions
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What are three types of signals put out by the Fire Alarm System?
1. ) Supervisory 2. ) Alarm 3. ) Trouble
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The ____ is connected to the fire protection system circuits and interfaces with other building systems. It monitors the circuits for signals and faults, and controls fire safety functions.
FACP
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What two types of signals can Initiating devices produce?
Alarm and Supervisory
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What are the two basic types of water flow switches are used in fire protection systems?
Pressure-type and Vane-type
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It is important to shut down the building's ____ system in the event of a fire to avoid spreading smoke and flames throughout the building.
HVAC
30
What are the three types of security system protection?
1. ) Point-of-Entry 2. ) Specific Area 3. ) Spot
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What are the two configurations for electric door strikes?
1. ) Fail-Safe | 2. ) Fail-Secure
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A ____ moves heat from one medium (fluid/air/steam) to another.
Heat Exchanger
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A ____ Heats air with fire and blows the warmed air into the ducting system.
Furnace
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T/F: Electric Heat sources count as heat transfer devices.
False!
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____ systems consist of an Evaporator and Condenser, and always consist of a high and low pressure end.
Air Conditioning
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A ____ cools water for the purpose of cooling the air in the building. Water enters at about 55 degrees and comes out at about 45 degrees.
Chiller
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A ____ is similar to an air conditioner, but it has the ability to operate backwards with actuation of a reversing valve.
Heat Pump
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What is a hot water loop?
A closed circuit of hot water supply pipes that are always circulating the heated water. (So that hot water is instantly available, to avoid water waste)
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What two signals can fire SUPPRESSION systems put out?
1. ) Alarm (Flow Switches) | 2. ) Supervisory (Tamper Switch)
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T/F: NAC and IDC circuits can set off supervisory signals.
False. Supervisory signals are a function of monitoring the fire suppression system.
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Which of the three types of Fire Alarm circuits is addressable?
SLC
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Which of the three types of Fire Alarm circuits doesn't typically have an End-Of-Line resistor?
SLC
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What is the difference between Class A and Class B circuits?
Class A have a return path from the last device back to the FACP.
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T/F: The Security System and the CCTV System are separate systems, though they are almost always integrated.
True
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What are some examples of Security System inputs?
1. ) Lasers 2. ) Motion Sensors 3. ) Glass Break Sensors 4. ) Pressure Sensors
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What are the three Security System Protection Types?
1. ) Point-of-Entry (windows, doors, etc) 2. ) Specific Area (one defined location) 3. ) Spot Protection (Safes, valuables)
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What are the three types of Security Circuits?
1. ) Non-Supervised 2. ) Supervised (Single EOL) 3. ) Supervised (Double EOL)
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A ____ is a computer that stores access control database information and makes intelligent decisions for the system.
Supervisory Computer
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In a Security System, a ____ contains the electrical connections and control interfaces for the system.
Control Panel
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The holding force for commercial mag-locks vary anywhere from ___lbs to ____lbs.
500lbs to 3,000lbs

5th Year, Week 1 (Building Automation 1&2, Orientation 3) (3 decks)

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