Compressor Auxilary Systems

Question 1

T or F

Low oil pressure can be caused by a suction inlet pipe having leaky threads

Answer 1

True

Question 2

T or F

high viscosity oil causes a rise in oil pressure because it’s harder to pump

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T or F

Low viscosity oil provides a good seal at high-pressure

Answer 3

False

Question 4

T or F

A no flow device shut the equipment down if flow is lost for any reason

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Air cleaner restriction can be checked in the following two ways

Answer 5

Air cleaner service indicators
a water manometer

Question 6

T or F

paper filter elements are commonly used for ambient air with high dirt concentrations

Answer 6

False

Question 7

T or F

after coolers are designed to knock out moisture

Answer 7

True

Question 8

T or F

it is common to keep the incoming coolant water temperature lower than the temperature of the incoming gas

Answer 8

False

Question 9

T or F

higher pressure or non-lubricated applications, often require water cooling of the packing case

Answer 9

True

Question 10

What device measures rod drop?

Answer 10

Proximity probes