First Test Flashcards
What is temperature
lA measure of a substance’s internal kinetic energy
l[Simply stated] The degree of hotness or coldness of a substance, as measured on a thermometer
What is Fahrenheit
lOf or relating to a temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 32° and the boiling point as 212° at one atmosphere of pressure
What is Celsius
temperature scale that registers the freezing point of water as 0° and the boiling point as 100° at one atmosphere of pressure
lInternationally defined by absolute zero and triple point
What is absolute zero
is the theoretical temperature at which entropy would reach its minimum valu
Temp conversions F from C
lFahrenheit
–oF = (9/5 oC) + 32
C from F
lCelsius or Centigrade
–oC = 5/9 (oF - 32)
R from F
lRankine
–R = oF + 459.67
K from C
lKelvin
–K = oC + 273.15
Two types of temperature measures
lExpansion Thermometers
lPyrometers
What is pressure
lForce exerted per unit area
Measurements of pressure
lMeasured in psia, psiv or psig (other units include atm, in Hg, mm Hg)
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Atmospheric pressure
Atmospheric pressure at sea level is 14.7 psia, 0 psig, 1 atm, 29.92 in Hg, 76.0 mm Hg
Absolute pressure
lAbsolute pressure (psia) = gage pressure (psig) + 14.7 psia
Pressure Measuring Devices
lManometer
lBourdon tube
lBellows gage
Why are measuring devices important?
numerous gauges and instruments that tell personnel the plants current condition.
- to keep safety