Hydraulics Flashcards
The difference between the pressure at a point being measured and that of a perfect vacuum is known as __________
absolute pressure
A pressure reading of 00.0 psig is theoretically equal to __________.
14.7 psia
Which unit of measurement is used to measure mechanical potential energy?
Foot-pounds
Mechanical energy in transition is referred to as __________.
work
Power is defined as the __________ .
rate of doing work
Which of the following terms could be applied to the simple definition 'the energy of motion'? A Electrical energy B Thermal energy C Potential energy D Kinetic energy
D Kinetic energy
A compound bourdon tube gauge is capable of measuring pressure and __________ .
vacuum
A compound gauge is used to measure __________ .
pressure and vacuum
A reservoir, as used in hydraulic systems aboard ship, is used to store hydraulic oil. Another function is to __________.
act as a base or foundation for the power unit
In order for the hydraulic pump installed in a constant flow system to maintain adequate flow, the pump suction should __________.
be arranged to develop a maximum vacuum of approximately 10” of mercury
Return lines in a non-pressurized hydraulic system reservoir should enter the tank well below the fluid surface level to __________.
prevent foaming
The component used in a hydraulic system to store potential energy in the form of hydraulic fluid under pressure, is the __________.
accumulator
A valve installed in a hydraulic system to control the reversal of fluid flow is called a __________ .
directional control valve
A device incorporating a variable orifice placed in series with a check valve in a hydraulic system, is used to __________.
allow throttled fluid flow in one direction only
A hydraulic system directional control valve fitted with ‘detent’ will __________ .
usually be shifted into three specific positions
Return lines to hydraulic systems reservoirs should__________ .
end the return line as far as practicable from the pump suction
The purpose of a restrictor valve, as it is used in a hydraulic hatch cover system, is to __________ .
control the speed of the hatch cover movement while closing
In which of the listed hydraulic system components could an O-ring seal be satisfactorily used in providing a seal? A High pressure pump shaft casing B Low pressure pump shaft casing C Linear actuator without nylon insert D relief valve spool
D relief valve spool
Hydraulic system reservoirs should be maintained at recommended normal levels to reduce \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ . A condensation on inside walls B heat retention of working fluid C frequency of fluid changeover D all of the above
D all of the above
Which of the valves listed is NOT considered to be a hydraulic system directional control valve? A counterbalance valve B Two-position valve C Three-position valve D Detented-position valve
A counterbalance valve
Which of the devices listed would be considered a hydraulic system directional control valve? A three-position valve B sequencing valve C unloading valve D counterbalance valve
A three-position valve
The rubber bladder or separator bag installed in a hydraulic accumulator should only be filled with __________ .
dry nitrogen
Which of the devices listed is considered to be a hydraulic system directional control valve? A Unloading valve B Counterbalance valve C detented position valve D Sequencing valve
C detented position valve
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