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Building Utilities Mod 2 Flashcards

1
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Utilizes the power of the wind to generate electricity to pump water

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Windmills

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2
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Used in tall buildings; Uses gravity to transport water

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Pressure and Gravity systems

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3
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Used in farming; Can be used for deep well sources

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Jack Pumps

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4
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a rapidly rotating impeller adds energy to the water and raises the pressure inside the pump casing

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Centrifugal pumps

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5
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Located below ground and fully submerged in the water reservoir

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submersible pump

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6
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Includes all valves and controls used in the plumbing system which are accessible

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regulating equipment

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7
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cut off/shut off valve; The flow of the water is cut off by means of a circular disc, at right angles to the direction of the flow

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gate valve

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8
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Can throttle flow of water; A valve in which the flow of the liquid is cut off by means of a circular disc that fits over and against the horizontal valve seat

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globe valve

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9
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Serves as a vital connection point between the main water supply and individual fixtures, such as the lavatory,water closet, and the kitchen sink; making a 90-degree turn

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angle valve

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10
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what are the two types of angle valve?

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two-way angle valve and three-way angle valve

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11
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an angle valve used in lavatory, sink, and water closets

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two way angle valve

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12
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an angle valve used in water closet, water supply pipe, and bidet; usually 300mm from the floor

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three way angle valve

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13
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Prevents backflow; A valve that automatically closes to prevent the flow of liquid or gas in a reverse Direction

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check valve

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14
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what are the two types of check valves?

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lift check valve and swing check valve

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15
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a check valve that throttles the flow of water and is located on the sealing surface of the valve seat on the valve body

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lift check valve

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16
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a check valve that has a pin mechanism, and a disc-like door freely rests on the incline seat surface and is usually smaller

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swing check valve

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17
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Non-return valve; Only applicable in wells not in residential areas

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Foot valve

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18
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Acts as a fail safe

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safety valve

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19
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A safety valve that automatically releases a substance from a boiler, pressure vessel, or other system, when the pressure or temperature exceeds preset limits; Used in hot water lines

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pressure relief valve

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20
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Safety valve, quarter turn valve; A quarter-turn (90-degree) valve that uses a pivoting ball that has been drilled throughout to control flow

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ball valve

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21
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Cuts the flow of water; Typically used in water heaters

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cut off valve

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22
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Isolates or regulates the flow of liquid; The closing mechanism is a disk that rotates

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butterfly valve

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23
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approved installed receptacles connected to the plumbing system of a building specific function related to water supply or wastewater disposal.

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plumbing fixtures

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24
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Water closet with continuous trough ; Receptacle (pit in the earth) as a toilet without plumbing pipes

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latrine

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25
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Plumbing fixture used to receive human waste

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water closet

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26
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water closet is classified according to

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design, make, flushing mechanism, shape, and installation

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27
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Manually washed down
Least expensive
Noisiest
Susceptible to fouling, staining, and contamination

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Siphon washdown

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28
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Submerged jet
Has large amount of standing water
Used by western people

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Siphon jet

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29
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Creates a swirling action which forms a vortex in the center
Used by Asian people

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siphon vortex

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30
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Trap is located at the rear
Used in large water area
Quietness in operation

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Reverse trap

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31
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Tank is not visible
Used in big commercial spaces

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blow out

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32
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Manufactured with the bowl and the flush tank molded into a single unit; expensive

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one piece

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33
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The flush tank is separate but is attached to the toilet bowl; Two-piece model

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closed coupled

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34
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Comprising only of a bowl without a flush tank ; Flushing action is obtained only through water poured

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pail flush

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35
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As “eastern type”

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squat bowl

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36
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Flushes excrements
Uses 3-6 liters

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flush tank

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37
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Faucet/valve opened/closed by the ball floating on the surface

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ball cock

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38
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To supply a fixed quantity of water; activated by direct water pressure without the use of flush tank; requires 10-20 PSI

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flush valve

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39
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Intended for limited spaces

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round front

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40
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Ergonomically comfortable but occupies larger space

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elongated front

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41
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types of installation of the water closet

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-Free Standing/Floor mounted
-Wall Hung/ Wall mounted

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42
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Plumbing fixture equipped with a water supply and drain for flushing away urine

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urinal

43
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A long, narrow, basin-like fixture that can accommodate multiple users at a time

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through

44
Q

Supported by flange or flow

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stall urinal

45
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two types of stall urinal

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half urinal and full stall urinal

46
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Urinal which is not connected to the wall for support but is mounted on a single pedestal

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pedestal urinal

47
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usually found in asian countries

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wall hung

48
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Deep sink to accommodate scrub pail
Also known as service sink

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slop sinks

49
Q

5 types of kitchen sink

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single bowl-single drain
double bowl-double drain
corner sink
double bowl-single drain
triple bowl

50
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also known as bar sink

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pantry sink

51
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Used for washing clothes; Also known as a utility sink

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laundry tub

52
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Applicable for commercial spaces; Seamless and stainless steel

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scullery sink

53
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Designed for washing hands or face; Also known as wash basin

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lavatory

54
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Plumbing fixture that is installed in the floor of a structure, mainly designed to remove any standing water

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floor drain

55
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what are the 6 types of lavatory

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vessel, drop in, undermount, wall hung, pedestal, vanity

56
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Used for washing the middle part of the body especially the genitals; Also known as sitz bath or foot bath

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bidet

57
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A tub for bathing, usually a fixed plumbing installation for 1 person

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bath tub

58
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4 types of bath tub

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built in, stand alone, hospital baths, whirlpool

59
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An apparatus for spraying water on the body usually from above

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shower baths

60
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A ceiling mounted showerhead that sprays water down vertically

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rain shower

61
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Handheld shower; Attached to a flexible hose and which allows wide range of motion

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telephone shower

62
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Also known as balneotherapy shower ; Jets of water target various parts of the body at different rates and pressures to relax the muscles and improve blood circulation

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hydro massage shower

63
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Cartridge acts as a funnel

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waterless urinal

64
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0.9 GPF is for half flush
1.6 GPF is for full flush

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dual flush water closet

65
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minimum dimensions of fixtures for human safety and comfort

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clearances

66
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three types of water distribution systems

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direct up-feed, indirect up-feed, indirect down-feed

67
Q

two types of cold water distribution system

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air pressure system and overhead ststem

68
Q

A pressure surge caused by a rapid change in flow of velocity in the pipeline

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maximum demand

69
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One fixture unit is equivalent to a rate of flow at

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28.3 liter per minute

70
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(equation) maximum demand is

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Total fixture units x 8 gallons

71
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(equation) probable demand is

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maximum demand- % of simultaneous use

72
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two types of hot water system

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upfeed and gravity retutn, overhead feed and gravity return

73
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“The large pipe of the installation is installed at the bottom of the riser, and the diminishing type sizes, passes through the upper floors”

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upfeed system

74
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“The larger pipe is installed at the top of the riser, and the diminishing pipe sizes, passes through the lower floors of the building”

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overhead feed system

75
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Small hot water tank made of copper or stainless steel sheet

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range boiler

76
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Large hot water tank made of heavy-duty stainless steel sheet

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storage boiler

77
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A small tank used to protect closed water heating system and domestic hot water system from excessive pressure

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expansion tank

78
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Heater controlled by a thermostat

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electric heater

79
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Gas burner is placed below the coil

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gas heater

80
Q

Solar energy is used for heating water

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solar water heater

81
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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

82
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Normal force exerted by a homogeneous liquid or gas, per unit of area

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pressure

83
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Without any flow motion

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static pressure

84
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Pressure available

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residual pressure

85
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A pressure surge cause by a rapid change in flow velocity in the pipeline

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water hammering

86
Q

Water hammer arrester, pressure reducing valve; A pressure surge absorbing device operating through the compressibility of air which minimizes the pulsating discharge of water from the pump

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air chamber

87
Q

Used in small water distribution system

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piston pump

88
Q

three types of piston pump

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Single action pump, double action pump, duplex or twin action pump

89
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Associated with tall building water distribution system

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centrifugal pump

90
Q

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

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the pump circuit system

91
Q

Used to collect water from an aquifer

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submersible pump

92
Q

Illustrate direct upfeed water distribution system

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93
Q

Illustrate indirect upfeed water distribution system

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94
Q

Illustrate indirect downfeed water distribution system

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95
Q

Illustrate the zoning system for cold water distribution system

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96
Q

Illustrate air pressure system

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97
Q

Illustrate overhead feed system

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98
Q

Water sits on its own

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level

99
Q

Air is ______, and water is _______

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elastic, inelastic

100
Q

Plumbing fixtures for restricted use

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Private or Private use

101
Q

All buildings or structures that are not defined as private or private use

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Public or public use

102
Q

Any of two or mire similar adjacent fixtures which discharge into a common horizontal soil or waste branch

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Battery of fixtures

103
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Influenced by the duration of that peak demand and is defined as the percentage of maximum load expected under normal conditions in any given hour

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Working load of the hot water system

104
Q

___ is for half-flush
___ is for full flush

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0.9 GPF; 1.6 GPF

Utilities (3 decks)

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