Comprressors Flashcards
What degrades teflon rings in an no-oil compressor
Water
What is the range of the low side
The low side is the part of the system that lies between the expansion valve and the suction valve in a compressor
The metering device prevents pressure in
Preventing possible compressor damage due to liquid flood back
When starting a compressor always ensure what valve is open
Never start the compressor without making sure the shutoff valve between the compressor and condenser is open
What is used to remove contaminants from an air system
Blowdowns
Air handlers are designed to (blank) which causes condensation on the coils
De-humidify
What does a filter keep out of an oil sump on an air compressor
Particulate contamination
What does a dirty after cooler on an air compressor stop the removal of
Water
What creates piece of mind that an air system is structurally sound and has been installed correctly
Hydrostatic test
Max air pressure in a receiver
At or below 600 PSI
After what stage of compression does air travel through the aftercooler
Last
What is used to store air at or below 600 PSI
Receiver
What is used to store air above 600PSI
Air flask
