TPC 310 Pneumatic Troubleshooting Flashcards
What results when the air in a compressor is compressed to a smaller volume?
pressure increases
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A dynamic air compressor is frequently referred to as a…
non-positive displacement compressor
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The size of a compressor air intake filter is determined by the…
intake requirement
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Corrosion resistant piping is used in pneumatic systems to…
extend the life of the piping
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After lubricating oil has been introduced into an air line, what is the recommended maximum distance the air should travel?
30 ft
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What kind of drawings should be used to show the interconnections between components?
pictorial
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What is generally illustrated in a schematic drawing?
functions and operations
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Pilot or signal lines are shown on a schematic drawing as…
a series of long dashes
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A schematic diagram can best be understood if the drawing is…
studied in small segments
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Special schematic symbols are usually devised and drawn by the…
component manufacturer
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In accordance with the American Society of Manufacturing Engineers’ code, air receivers must be equipped with safety valves and…
pressure gauges
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A slightly oversized pipe can…
help accommodate additional demands
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What is the proper spacing for pipe supports or hangers?
close enough to prevent sag
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What should you do if an air leak occurs at a flared fitting?
replace the flare
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What is the proper length for hoses used to connect pneumatic components?
only as long as necessary
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A good planned maintenance program requires…
regular equipment checks
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A pneumatic system operated with excessive air pressure will usually have…
accelerated wear
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Most control valves in a pneumatic system are designed for use with pressure up to…
150 psi
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The best time to perform a daily check on compressor room equipment is…
early in the shift
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The operating cycles of control valves and cylinders used on production lines are usually entered in the…
production record
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What determines the troubleshooting checks to make in a pneumatic system?
The type and number of components
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When you are troubleshooting a pneumatic system, first check the…
supply air pressure
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What would NOT be in the description section of an operations manual?
troubleshooting procedures
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Piston seals can be checked for leakage by…
observing the exhaust port for air
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What should you always inspect when troubleshooting a manually operated control valve for sluggish action?
moving parts
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Heat generated in the cylinder of a compressor during the compression stroke is best controlled by cooling the compressor and…
limiting the compression pressure
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An air compressor operating in a dusty or oily atmosphere should be cleaned at regular intervals with a(n)…
detergent
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What causes the greatest discharge valve wear in a compressor?
carbon deposits
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A motor starting controller on a compressor is checked for proper operation by starting the compressor after the…
reservoir pressure has been relieved
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What is NOT a maintenance consideration common to all rotary compressors?
intake valves
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The best way of locating air control valve problems is to analyze the performance of the…
circuit components
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Loss of power in a pneumatic control circuit can cause the circuit to…
get out of sequence
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What is used to activate a solenoid on a pneumatic control valve?
an electric current
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A control valve that will shift manually, but not automatically, is likely to have…
low air pressure
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The use of an improper lubricant in a control valve will NOT result in…
shifting without signal
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What type of pneumatic cylinder is used for most industrial applications?
tie rod
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The primary purpose of a piston rod bushing is to…
act as a bearing
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Above what temperatures do pneumatic cylinders require special seals?
200*F
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Improperly tightened or torque tie rods on pneumatic cylinders will cause…
internal misalignment
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What is the function of pneumatic cylinder cushions?
prevent cylinder damage
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The normal service life of air motor can be improved by…
clean, filtered air
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Air motors require careful handling during disassembly and assembly because they are…
precision built
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What is a proper lubricant to use when installing hose couplings?
soapy solution
TPC 310 p. 132
Special attention should be given to the ______ of pneumatic grinders.
arbor shafts
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Radial piston air motors require less maintenance than other air motors because they have…
slower operating speeds
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The low pressure in the hydraulic end of an air-oil tank system is overcome by the use of…
large work cylinders
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The main components of air-oil boosters are the…
air pistons and hydraulic rams
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What valve adjusts the makeup and return tank oil levels in a single pressure booster system?
manual shutoff valve
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In a combined single-unit air-oil cylinder, the fluids are separated by…
a bleeder space
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One advantage of interlocked independent air-oil systems is their…
increased speed of operation
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