Exam Review: Pressure & Atmosphere Flashcards by Tristan Jhaye | Brainscape

Q

What is the air composed?

A

78% N 21% O

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What part of the Atmosphere do we fly at?

A

TROPOSPHERE

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Q

14.7 psi is considered what?

A

Atmospheric Pressure

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What is standard day?

A

92” Hg
25 mbar

15 C

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What is the LAPSE RATE?

A

1.98 C for every 1000ft

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What are the 3 ways of measuring pressure?

A

Absolute (vacuum)

Gauge (ref. atmos press)

Differential (2 diff press)

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What are the PRESSURE SENSING ELEMENTS?

A

Bourdon tube

Diaphragm

Bellows

Transducer

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This sensing element:

Multiple diaphragm chambers
Measures DIFFERENTIAL pressure

A

Bellows

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Q

Describe a Diaphragm/Capsule

A

Expands with air intake
Sealed with vacuum (aneroid)

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Q

This sensing element:

Measures HIGH pressure
has an Elliptical tube
Pressure = Straighten

A

Bourdon Tube

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Describe a TRANSDUCER

A

Converts PRESSURE to ELECTRICAL signal

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What is this?

A

Bellows

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