Eaton Ch. 17 Flashcards
1
Q
A device used to store fluid under pressure is called an…
A
Accumulator.
2
Q
Regardless of the percentage of fluid in a weight loaded accumulator, the pressure remains…
A
Constant.
3
Q
What type of gas is preferred for gas charged accumulators?
A
Nitrogen.
4
Q
Two principle types of pressure gauges are the Shrader and _____.
A
Bourdon.
5
Q
Vacuum gauges are calibrated in inches of?
A
Mercury.
6
Q
The gas pre-charge pressure in an accumulator should never be less than the _____ the working pressure.
A
1/4
7
Q
The device used to protect a pressure gauge from surges is called a?
A
Snubber,
8
Q
Accumulators may be installed in a system to absorb?
A
Shock.
9
Q
The device used to boost pressure is called an?
A
Intensifier.
10
Q
A _____ converts a pressure signal into an electrical signal.
A
Pressure switch.
