Hydraulic Systems 3 Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of hydraulic liquid mentioned in the text?

• It is compressible.

• It is not compressible.

• It is flammable.

• It is corrosive.

What must hydraulic liquid be put under to hold it under pressure?

• A solid

• A vacuum

• A compressible fluid

• A magnetic field

What are the pressurized storage containers in hydraulic systems called?

• Compressors

• Accumulators

• Tanks

• Reservoirs

Why are storage areas needed in hydraulic systems?

• To increase temperature

• To hold hydraulic fluid under a compressed gas

• To reduce noise

• To filter impurities

Which type of hydraulic accumulator uses a piston?

• Piston Type

• Bladder Type

• Diaphragm Type

• Rotary Type

Which of the following is NOT a type of hydraulic accumulator?

• Gear Type

• Bladder Type

• Diaphragm Type

• Piston Type

What material are bladder type accumulators generally made of?

• Plastic

• Steel

• Aluminum

• Copper

What is housed inside a bladder type accumulator?

• A piston

• A spring

• A bladder or bag

• A valve

What is the effect of compressing the gas charge inside the accumulator?

• Decreases the pressure

• Increases the pressure

• No effect on pressure

• Releases the pressure

What is the main function of the diaphragm in a diaphragm type accumulator?

• To allow fluid to flow freely between chambers

• To seal the accumulator into two separate sections

• To increase the pressure in the fluid chamber

• To connect the air chamber and fluid chamber