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A-35 Supervision of Air Compressors (Citywide) With 100% Verified Solutions!!!
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A-35 Supervision of Air Compressors(Citywide) With 100% Verified
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An air compressor system is primarily used for? CORRECT ANSWERS Storing and making use of pressurized air
When air is pressurized by an air compressor it? CORRECT ANSWERS Becomes heated
The most commonly used air compressors is? CORRECT ANSWERS Reciprocating air
compressor
Unloading Valve CORRECT ANSWERS Allows air to escape from compression chamber, when there is a strain on the electrical motor. Strain usually occurs on start-
up. Mostly automatic, after a few cycles motor valve closes.
Check Valve (Secondary valve) CORRECT ANSWERS Ensures compressed air doesn't flow out when unloading valve activates. Prevents back flow from tank to compressor head. Installed between air compressor head airline and unloading valve airline.
Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) CORRECT ANSWERS Automatic. Manually pull ring to relieve pressure. Back up to pressure switch. Test while compressor running + pressure
switch is fully open. Set no less then 15PSI or 10% above operating pressure. Never higher then max working pressure of air receiver.
Pressure Guage CORRECT ANSWERS Indicates pressure inside air receiver.
Air Intake Valve CORRECT ANSWERS Opens when the piston in the compression chamber moves down. Has filter to prevent dust going into compression cylinder. Inspected and cleaned weekly.
Filter and Moisture Seperator Assembly (FMSA) CORRECT ANSWERS Installed between air compressor and air receiver. Has a drain cock.
Automatic Control Device CORRECT ANSWERS Attached to air receiver. Controls start
and stop of air compressor. Shuts down when air pressure is adequate in receiver. Restarts air compressor.
Safety Relief Valve CORRECT ANSWERS Keeps air compressor from bursting if pressure switch fails. Manually operated weekly.
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