Compressor Fundamentals

Question 1

3 ways to increase pressure in a sealed container

Answer 1

1) reduce the volume
2) heat the gas
3) pack more gas into the confined space

Question 2

principle used by dynamic compressor

Answer 2

bernoullis principle

Question 3

0 kelvin to celcius

Answer 3

-273

Question 4

0 rankin to fahrenheit

Answer 4

-460

Question 5

0 psia to psig

Answer 5

-14.7

Question 6

pressure measuring device for both vacuum and pressure

Answer 6

barometer

Question 7

pressure measuring device most accurate for measuring vacuum

Answer 7

manometer

Question 8

pressure measuring device for measuring pressure

Answer 8

bourdon tube

Question 9

fluid law for pressure in non moving fluid, pressure in confined fluid is transmitted equally in all direction

Answer 9

pascals

Question 10

bernoulli principle - if velocity increases, pressure (increases/decreases)

Answer 10

decreases

Question 11

gas law for constant temperature

Answer 11

boyles law

Question 12

gas law for pressure

Answer 12

charles law

Question 13

gas law for constant volume

Answer 13

gays lussac law

Question 14

compressor with engine and compressor combined into one fame with one common crankshaft

Answer 14

integral compressor

Question 15

compressors that supply huge volumes of air but low pressure

Answer 15

lobe and vane

Question 16

purpose of distance pieces

Answer 16

prevent contamination from cylinder gases to oil in crankcase

Question 17

straight line flow is also called

Answer 17

laminar flow

Question 18

flow with sharp bends which cause friction

Answer 18

turbulent flow

Question 19

device that dampens intake pulsation

Answer 19

venturi silencer

Question 20

dessicant

Answer 20

adsorption

Question 21

deliquescent

Answer 21

absorption

Question 22

devices needed on a pressure vessel

Answer 22

gauge, drain, safety relieve valve, piping