Controls Ft. T Frank Flashcards
What does a closed loop control circuit do
Uses feedback to make control system automated
Purpose of an automatic gas valve
- comfort
- safely
- economy
- convenient
What does a pressure transducer sense?
Pressure than coverts to electrical signal
On a A19 temp controller feat position is B in?
Closes on a rise in temp heating
What does an anticipator do
Creates false load to prevent overshoot
Like voltage thermostat can be temporarily used in a millivolt application?
Yes
What’s in a mercury bulb thermostat
Bimetal coil and contactor
-must be carful levelled
Strip type sensor is used for what
Electric baseboard heating
- no anticipator
Natural gas “WC?
3.5”
How much power does a thermocouple make
30mv DC
What kind of power does flame rectification create?
DC micro amps
What is an anticipator in heating
A resistance wire in series with thermostat contacts
In heating is anticipator energized in the off cycle
No
Thermistor change in temp=
Change in resistance
Negative temperature
2nd Series if events for hearing
Pre purge
What makes a spiral sensing element more accurate
Increase length
Setting at LPC how long do you watch it for?
What temp can it not go below
2 cycles
33.5F
Direct Spark or hot surface igniter use flame rectification?
Yes
Is a resistor temp detector more accurate than a thermistor?
Yes
Can be positive or negative
A-19 is snap acting? Why?
Yes to avoid arking
How is an anticipator wired in a cooling cycle
In parallel
When does a constant cut in control cut in?
38F or 41F
Combination gas valve, must must be held open manually when lightning pilot?
Yes
When does the fan shut off
90-100F