Quiz 2 Compressed air

Compressed air is supplied for TWO main uses, which are

• plant air

• instrument air

• hot air

• cold air

Instrument air needs to be dried before distributed to other users.

• True

• False

CHP stands for

• Combined Heat and Power

• Combined Height and Power

• Cogeneration and Horsepower

• Collected Heat and Power

Which of the following is NOT a typical use of compressed air?

• Powering pneumatic tools

• Cooling electronic equipment

• Inflating tires

• Pressurizing liquid in hydraulic systems

What is the standard unit of pressure for compressed air in most systems?

• Atmospheres (atm)

• Pounds per square inch (psi)

• Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³)

• Pascals (Pa)

What factor should be considered when selecting a type of compressor?

• Viscosity
• Discharge pressure
• Type of liquid being compressed
• All of the above

Below are the pieces of equipment installed together in a compressor system:

• air driers

• buffer vessels

• adsorber

• filters

Compressor system is very noisy. Proper ear protection is required.

• True

• False

Types of compressors include

• centrifugal

• reciprocating

• screw

• standby

The inlet of the air compressor should be located right at ground level.

• True

• False