Cabin Atmosphere Control Ststems Flashcards
- What is the principal control element in a cabin pressurization system?
Cabin outflow valve
- What is the purpose of the negative pressure relief valve in the pressurization system?
Prevents obtaining cabin altitude which is higher than the aircrafts altitude
- What control changes the position of the outflow valve?
Pressurization controler
- What are the two groups of independent cabin compressors?
Positive displacement & centrifugal
- What method is used by turbine powered aircraft for pressurization?
Bleed air from engine compressor
- What limits the degree of cabin pressurization?
Structural design of fuselage & capacity of superchargers
- Where does the warm air for cabin heating come from in most small reciprocating engine aircraft?
Shroud around engine muffler
- What are three methods of supplying heat to the conditioned air when the “heat of compression” is not sufficient for this purpose?
Fuel burning combustion heaters
Electric heaters
Exhaust gas air to air heat exchangers
- What is the function of ventilating air in a combustion heater?
Ventilation air carries heat to the places where it is needed
- Where does the fuel used in an aircraft combustion heater come from?
Aircraft fuel tanks
- What controls the temperature in an aircraft cabin that is heated with a combustion heater?
Thermostat
- What are the sources for ventilation air in a combustion heater?
On ground - blower is used for air circulation & heat
In flight - ram air inlets or cabin compressors
- What are the components of an air cycle cooling system?
Expansion turbine
Air to air heat exchanger
Various valves control airflow
- What causes a temperature drop in an air cycle cooling system?
Compressed air passes through expansion turbine, turns turbine & undergoes pressure & temperature drop
- What are the components in a vapor cycle (Freon) cooling system?
Compressor
Condenser
Receiver/dryer
Expansion valve
Evaporator