pneumatic assign Flashcards
what happens to air pressure as the rate of flow increases?
pressure decreases
what effect does restricting the exhaust air of a cylinder ?
reduce piston speed
as air is compressed, what happens to contaminants and water vapour?
the concentration increases
what type of regulator bleeds excess downstream air pressure to atmosphere if it exceeds the regulator setting?
relieving valve
how should main lines and branch lines be installed?
lines slopping away from compressor with drops in top
what is the function of a coalescing filter?
remove oil aerosols
what type of valve requires two inputs and provides one output?
dual pressure valve
which pneumatic valve limits max pressure in a system?
pressure relief valve
which valve increases cylinder speed?
quick exhaust valve
pneumatic piping should be large and have less bends to reduce?
pressure drops
which component lowers the dew point in a pneumatic system?
the dryer
which valve prevents hose whip?
excess flow valve
which valve takes the higher of two pressure inputs ?
shuttle valve
tubing is sized by the ?
OD
hose is sized by the ?
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