Chapter 17

Question 1

1. A device used to store fluid under pressure is called an

Answer 1

Accumulator

Question 2

2. Regardless of the percentage of fluid in a weight loaded accumulator, the pressure remains

Answer 2

Constant

Question 3

3. What type of gas is preferred for gas charged accumulators?

Answer 3

Nitrogen

Question 4

4. Two principle types of pressure gauges are the Shrader and

Answer 4

Bourdon

Question 5

5. Vacuum gauges are calibrated in inches of

Answer 5

Mercury

Question 6

6. The gas precharge pressure in an accumulator should never be less than _____ the working pressure

Answer 6

¼

Question 7

7. The device used to protect a pressure gauge from surges is called a

Answer 7

Snubber

Question 8

8. Accumulators may be installed in a system to absorb

Answer 8

Shock

Question 9

9. The device used to boost pressure is called an

Answer 9

Intensifier

Question 10

10. A _____ converts a pressure signal into an electrical signal

Answer 10

Pressure switch