Electric Controls and heating system Flashcards

1
Q

The bimetal sensing element consists of a strip made up of two thin layers of metal with:

A) Widely different rates of thermal conductivity
B) Widely different rates of thermal expansion
C) Slightly different rates of thermal conductivity
D) Slightly different rates of thermal expansion
E) Similar rates of thermal expansion

A

B) Widely different rates of thermal conductivity.

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2
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Using electricity for control purposes has the following advantages:

  1. It is readily available
  2. The wiring is usually simple and easy to install
  3. Signals from sensing elements can only produce one output
  4. Controller/actuators do not require an air supply
A) 1, 2, 4
B) 1, 2, 3, 4
C) 2, 3, 4
D) 1, 3, 4
E) 1, 2, 3
A

A) 1, 2, 4

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3
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A transformer is a device that is used to change:

A) DC voltage from one value to another
B) DC amperage from one value to another
C) Both AC and DC voltages
D) AC voltage from one value to another
E) AC amperage from one value to another
A

D) AC voltage from one value to another

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4
Q

In a basic electrical control system, the device that senses a drop in air temperature is called the:

A) Humidistat
B) Thermostat
C) Regulator
D) Final controlled device
E) Pneumatic temperature sensor
A

B) Thermostat

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5
Q

On-off thermostats are equipped with a/an:

A) Low voltage switch
B) High voltage switch
C) Open contact switch
D) High temperature switch
E) Low temperature switch
A

C) Open contact switch

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6
Q

When a temperature below set point is sensed, the thermostat:

A) Controls a transformer
B) Operates a switch
C) Starts the fan
D) Opens to send an electric signal
E) Closes to send an electric signal
A

E) Closes to send an electric signal

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7
Q

An example of a heating system controlled device would be a:

A) Thermostat
B) Damper motor
C) Hot water boiler
D) Radiator
E) Steam boiler
A

B) Damper motor

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8
Q

Thermostats may be classified according to their:

A) Temperature range
B) All of the above
C) Application
D) Type of temperature sensing element
E) Type of control action provided
A

B) All of the above

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9
Q

A valve that can be used for either mixing or diverting service is:

A) Fuel valve
B) Float valve
C) Check valve
D) Radiator valve
E) Three way valve
A

E) Three way valve

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