Presure Drop and Flow Rate 1

What tool is used to measure the force delivered by an actuator in pneumatics?

• Thermometer

• Pressure gauge

• Voltmeter

• Barometer

What influences the pressure drop across a component in a pneumatic circuit?

• Flow rate

• Temperature

• Mass

• Energy

What affects the flow rate and pressure drop in a pneumatic system?

• Length and tubing diameter

• Temperature and humidity

• Mass and velocity

• Energy and power

What is the primary function of a flowmeter?

• To measure temperature

• To measure flow rate

• To measure pressure

• To measure voltage

Which symbol represents a flowmeter?

• A triangle

• A square

• A circle with two semi-circles inside

• A hexagon

What is another name for a variable-area flowmeter?

• Rotameter

• Hydrometer

• Barometer

• Thermometer

What does a variable-area flowmeter consist of?

• A tapered transparent tube with a metering float

• A solid metal tube with a fixed float

• A flexible rubber tube with a sliding float

• A glass tube with a digital display

In pneumatic circuits, what element could introduce pressure drops to the system?

• Valves

• Pumps

• Compressors

• Filters

What is the term for the difference between upstream and downstream pressures?

• Pressure increase

• Pressure drop (ΔP)

• Pressure constant

• Pressure elevation

What causes pressure drops in a circuit?

• Increase in temperature

• Resistance of flow by elements

• Decrease in volume

• Increase in speed