Controls Final Flashcards

1
Q

What is the branch pressure of a 2 pipe thermostat

A

0-20 psi

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2
Q

What control system has ultimate authority

A

Fire alarm

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3
Q

A pilot duty interrupts the current to the motor directly

A

False

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4
Q

Two position thermostats are analog

A

False Variable

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5
Q

Advantage of 3 pipe controller over a 2 pipe controller is

A

Greater capacity and ability to control multiple actuators

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6
Q

An actuator controls the dampers in an HVAC unit

A

True

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7
Q

When the high limit trips on a furnace it kills power to what

A

Gas valve

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8
Q

What is an electronic hygroscopic sensor made of

A

Resistance change polymer
Gold foil grid
Thin film polymer

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9
Q

In an electronic thermostat the length of time it takes for the control point and the setpoint to equalize is called

A

Deviation

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10
Q

Only semi hermetic compressors have an oil pump use an oil failure control

A

True

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11
Q

Mixed air controllers are typically set to

A

50F-60F

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12
Q

What do OFC protect in the system

A

Compressor

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13
Q

Why is the crankcase heater energized for the compressor during the shut down period

A

Prevent oil foaming on compressor startup

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14
Q

What is an acceptable temperature dry bulb setpoint for a change thermostat

A

50F-60F

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15
Q

In a freezer the fan delay job is to

A

Allow water to freeze on it after a defrost prior to the fans starting up

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16
Q

Cooling thermostat is reverse or direct acting?

A

Direct

17
Q

Why do low temp refrigeration have oil return issues

A

Low density refrigerant suction vapor doesn’t carry oil with it well

18
Q

Delay on break suits

A

Short cycling

19
Q

For the OFC to operate correctly the crankcase pressure needs to be lower then the oil pump pressure

A

True

20
Q

3 most common sensors

A

Humidity
Pressure
Temp

21
Q

A system without feedback is

A

Open loop