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Term
Matter
Definition
Anything that has weight and occupies space
Term
Solid, liquid and gas
Definition
Three states of matter
Term
1728
Definition
Cubic inches in a cubic foot
Term
Energy
Definition
Heat is a form of..
Term
Hydrostatics
Definition
The treatment of liquids under pressure and at rest.
Term
62.4lbs
Definition
One cubic foot of water weighs..
Term
.0361lbs
Definition
One cubic inch of water weighs..
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Absolute Pressure
Definition
The sum of gauge pressure and atmospheric pressure is..
Term
.075lbs
Definition
At sea level, one cubic foot of air weighs..
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14.7psi
Definition
Atmospheric pressure equals..
Term
Inches of Mercury
Definition
Vacuum is usually expressed in..
Term
7.48 gallons
Definition
Gallons in a cubic foot
Term
.0361
Definition
The density of a cubic inch of material may be found by multiplying its specific gravity by..
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Specific Weight
Definition
The number indicating how many times a certain volume of a material is heavier or lighter than an equal volume of water is called.
Term
Barometer
Definition
The device usually used to measure atmospheric pressure is called
Term
62.4lbs/cuft
Definition
Density of water
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1
Definition
Specific density of water
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1
Definition
Specific heat of water
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8.33lbs
Definition
One gallon of water weighs
Term
231
Definition
Cubic inches per gallon
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144btu/lb
Definition
Latent heat of fusion for water
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970.4btu/lb
Definition
Latent heat of vaporization of water
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LxWxH
Definition
Formula for volume of a rectangular vessel
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.7854xD2xH
Definition
Formula for volume of a cylindrical vessel
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.433
Definition
Pressure exerted by one foot-head of water
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.0807
Definition
Density of air at STP
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.075
Definition
Density of air at 70 degrees F
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212
Definition
Boiling point of water degrees F
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100
Definition
Boiling point of water degrees C
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Rankin
Definition
Absolute Zero scale for the F scale
Term
Kelvin
Definition
Absolute Zero for the C scale
Term
-460oF (0o Rankin)
Definition
Absolute zero oF
Term
-273oC (0o Kelvin)
Definition
Absolute zero oC
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12,000 btu/hr
Definition
One ton of Refrigeration is equal to
Term
Convection, Conduction and radiation
Definition
Three types of heat transfer
Term
672oR
Definition
212oF on the Rankin scale
Term
373oK
Definition
100oC on the Kelvin scale
Term
Level, Temperature, Flow and Pressure
Definition
4 Process Variables
Term
13.6 "wc or .491psig
Definition
one inch Hg
Term
14.7psig
Definition
1 Atmosphere equals
Term
27.68"wc
Definition
1psig in wc
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-40o
Definition
F scale and C scale are equal
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Daniel (or Gabriel)
Definition
Fahrenheit's first name
Term
Alders
Definition
Celsius's first name
Term
William
Definition
Rankine's first name
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William Thompson
Definition
Baron Kelvin's real name
Term
Dehumidification
Definition
The process of removing moisture from the air
Term
Comfort air conditioning
Definition
Air conditioning carried out for the benefit of human occupants of the condition space is called
Term
Heat transfer
Definition
As performed by air conditioning systems, the process of causing heat to flow from one place to another is commonly referred to as
Term
Humidification
Definition
objectionable dryness of the air in a heated room can be relieved by the air conditioning or air treating process called
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Intensity of the heat
Definition
The temperature of a substance indicates the
Term
A given temperature and pressure
Definition
Standard air is so called because it has
Term
Counter flow
Definition
A water coil generally should be piped to provide what kind of flow?
Term
Interior/exterior
Definition
The vapor barrier on exterior wall insulation should be located on the side of the insulation is toward the ______ of the building, and on the ________ of the insulation of a chilled water pipe.
Term
Sensible/latent
Definition
Loss of heat from the human body by conduction, convection and radiation involves ________ heat, and heat loss by perspiration involves ________ heat.
Term
Enthalpy, Dry bulb temp and wet bulb temp
Definition
The addition of only sensible heat to air increases its..
Term
100%
Definition
On the psychometric chart, the saturation curve represents the line of ____ percent relative humidity.
Term
Wet bulb depression
Definition
The difference between the DB and the WB thermometer readings is called
Term
Absolute pressure
Definition
That pressure existing above a perfect vacuum
Term
Relative humidity
Definition
The measurement of airs ability to absorb moisture.
Term
7,000
Definition
A pound of contains how many grains?
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.24
Definition
The specific heat of standard air is
Term
Laminar
Definition
When fluids particles flow along a smooth path the flow is called
Term
Adiabatic
Definition
The term used to denote any process in which there is no change of total heat
Term
Convection
Definition
The transfer of heat by the movement of air
Term
Extended/prime
Definition
As concerns heat transfer surfaces, a finned cooling coil is referred to as the ________ surface, while a bare pipe is the ______ surface.
Term
Lbs. moisture/lb. of dry air
Definition
The units for measuring humidity ratio are
Term
Cooled air, heated air and ventilation air
Definition
Air conditioning is the process of providing a conditioned space with
Term
Decrease
Definition
Water evaporated into the atmosphere air causes the air's density to
Term
9psig
Definition
Assuming barometric pressure to be 30 in. Hg, an absolute pressure of 23.7 psia would be equivalent to
Term
Latent heat
Definition
The heat energy added or removed from a substance during its change of state is known as
Term
Subcooled
Definition
At sea level, water having a temperature of 180oF is
Term
oF
Definition
The unit of heat intensity measure is the
Term
Temperature difference
Definition
In order to have heat transfer it is necessary to have
Term
7,000
Definition
How many grains of moisture are contained in one pound of water?
Term
Btu/lb
Definition
Latent heat is measured in what unit?
Term
lb/ft.3
Definition
The unit of measure for the volume occupid by one pound of standard air is?
Term
Heat content
Definition
The enthalpy of any fluid is its
Term
Specific heat
Definition
The amount of heat energy in Btu required to raise the tmperature of any substance 1oF is called
Term
Cunduction, convection and radiation
Definition
Heat can be transferred between and through material by
Term
Counterflow
Definition
To promote efficient heat transfer between fluids, hydronic coils are normally piped for what flow?
Term
The same as film coefficient
Definition
The surface conductance of building materials is?
Term
Actual infiltration is one half the total of all four wall exposures
Definition
When calculating the air infiltration rate of a building, it is assumed that:
Term
Btuh/ft.2/oF
Definition
The units of U-factor are:
Term
Conduction
Definition
Heat is transferred through any solid material within a building wall by
Term
15 miles/hour
Definition
When calculating heat transfer rates for heating applications, what outdoor wind velocity is assumed to calculate outdoor surface conductance?
Term
Varies with outdoor wind velocity
Definition
A building's exterior wall boundary layer thickness.
Term
In a manner so that it does not trap moisutre inside the wall
Definition
For greatest efficiency, a vapor barrier should be installed how?
Term
The reciprocal of the heat transfer coefficient
Definition
Thermal resistance, given the symbol R is?
Term
Outside wind pressure and thermal pressure
Definition
Outside air infiltration in buildings is caused by?
Term
Reduce conduction through the window
Definition
Increasing the air space between inner and outer panes of a glass window will..
Term
The reciprocal of its U-factor
Definition
A building materials's insulating ability known as R value is:
Term
Undesirable
Definition
The infiltration air which enters a building is..
Term
Installed so its vapor barrier is nearest the interior wall
Definition
When a building's outside wall insulation is installed, it should be..
Term
Greatest with high wind velocity
Definition
The surface conductance of exterior window glass is
Term
Sum of the reciprocals of the R values of the wall's building materials
Definition
Heat flow through building materials is..
Term
80oF
Definition
Humans will normally feel uncomfortably warm at dry bulb temperatures of.
Term
35 to 45 ft/min
Definition
Humans are normally able to detect air movement at velocities of
Term
288,000 btu/day
Definition
A ton of refrigeration is equal to _____ per day.
Term
200 btu/min
Definition
A ton of refrigeration is equal to _____ per minute.
Term
Depends on the absolute pressure
Definition
The boiling point of a liquid:
Term
Condenser, Evaporator, compressor, metering device
Definition
4 components of the vapor compression cycle:
Term
Lowering the evaporator pressure
Definition
If the evaporator in a vapor compression cycle is not cold enough, it can be made colder by:
Term
Save the refrigerant for reuse
Definition
The purpose of the condenser in the vapor compression cycle is to:
Term
Heats the refrigerant vapor, reduces evaporator pressure, compresses the refrigerant vapor
Definition
In the vapor compression cycle, the compressor:
Term
can be either a liquid or a gas
Definition
A fluid
Term
Mostly vapor
Definition
If a liquid-vapor refrigerant mixture has a quality of 65 percent, it is:
Term
Carbon monoxide, methane, air
Definition
A noncondensable in a refrigeration system can be:
Term
80% full
Definition
In transferring refrigerant from one cylinder to another, it is a good idea to avoid filling the cylinder more than _____
Term
A subcooler in the condenser
Definition
A capillary tube in a liquid refrigerant line is:
Term
Heats the refrigerant, increases refrigerant pressure, superheats the refrigerant
Definition
the compressor:
Term
Condenser and compressor
Definition
In a split system, the condensing unit contains the:
Term
Throttles
Definition
The expansion device in a vapor compression cycle
Term
Refrigerant temperature
Definition
The lowest temperature to which a direct-expansion air coil can cool the air is limited by:
Term
A mixture of liquid and saturated vapor
Definition
Refrigerant leaves the expansion valve as:
Term
An open compressor
Definition
A shaft seal is required in:
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Increases
Definition
The compressor _______ the condenser pressure
Term
Decreases
Definition
The compressor ________ evaporator pressure
Term
Decreases
Definition
The compressor __________ evaporator temperature
Term
Increases
Definition
The compressor _________ condenser temperature
Term
Condenser
Definition
In the hot gas bypass control method, the system component which is bypassed is:
Term
Forced, induced
Definition
Two types of mechanical draft towers are:
Term
Evaporative condensers
Definition
Receivers are usually required in systems having:
Term
Between the evaporator and compressor
Definition
The lo side float should be located:
Term
There is gas in the liquid
Definition
If a refrigerant sight glass shows bubbles, you know:
Term
Driers
Definition
Desiccants are used in:
Term
Trap liquid refrigerant
Definition
The purpose of a suction line accumulator is to:
Term
compressor
Definition
The proper location for an oil separator is near the:
Term
Type L
Definition
Which copper tubing is recommended for air conditioning and refrigeration use?
Term
4,000 ft/min
Definition
Based on noise considerations maximum velocity is:
Term
Velocity/gravity
Definition
The forces which cause oil to travel through refrigeration piping are ________ and ________.
Term
Water/brine
Definition
2 most frequently used secondary refrigerants:
Term
-460oF or absolute zero
Definition
Refrigeration is concerned with the removal of heat, and with the appropriate equipment and procedure, it is possible to refrigerate anything which is warmer than:
Term
Verticle vapor
Definition
Traps are needed at the base of vertical liquid lines, vertical vapor lines or both?
Term
20'
Definition
In vertical risers using traps, an additional trap should be installed for ever ____ feet of elevation change.
Term
500 ft/min
Definition
Minimum velocity for oil entrainment of horizontal lines is:
Term
1,000-1,500 ft/min
Definition
Minimum velocity for oil entrainment of vertical lines is:
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False
Definition
In a flooded evaporator water is in the shell and refrigerant is in the tubes.
Term
False
Definition
In a direct expansion chiller refrigerant is in the shell and water is in the tubes
Term
critical
Definition
On a pressure enthalpy diagram a point above which no liquid can exist is called the _______ point
Term
Caused by contaminants in the system
Definition
Copper plating of compressor parts is:
Term
True
Definition
Never use ammonia with copper or brass
Term
Ammonia
Definition
An oil seperator is needed on systems using:
Term
Air Conditioners
Definition
________ are powered by electricity and use refrigerants to cool the air
Term
Radiation
Definition
Since the greatest amount of body heat is lost by __________, it is logical that the system that most satisfactorily controls this loss is best able to create a comfort condition.
Term
Temperature
Definition
Hydronic heating and cooling is efficient because the ________ of water circulating through the system is automatically increased or decreased to meet varying weather conditions.
Term
Much smaller than
Definition
Far less water than air is needed to distribute the same amount of heat meaning that hydronic water distribution can use piping that is ______ the equivalent of air ductowork
Term
180oF-200oF
Definition
In a hydronic system, boiler water temperature is usually maintained at ________ so heat can be immediately delivered to the tank.
Term
Forced convection
Definition
Examples of __________ units are unit heaters and fan coil terminal units
Term
Open
Definition
A ______ hydronic system is a hydronic system that is, at some point, open to the atmosphere
Term
One pipe
Definition
A system that uses a single main for both the supply and return.
Term
3500
Definition
For a given temperature rise, liquids can absorb almost _______ times more heat than the same volume of air
Term
2 pipe
Definition
This type of system uses one pipe for the supply and one for the return.
Term
Convection
Definition
______ is the transfer of heat in which heat is moved from one location to another through the circulation of a fluid, such as air or water.
Term
Superheated
Definition
When a vapor is heated to a temperature higher than is boiling point, it is said to be...
Term
Hydrostatic
Definition
________ Forces or pressures occur when a fluid is not moving but is at rest
Term
Bourdon tube
Definition
a ________ pressure gauge is a mechanical pressure gauge with a curved tube made of thin metal that acts as a pressure sensing element.
Term
gravity
Definition
The first hydronic heating systems are known as _______ hydronic systems
Term
Milinch
Definition
The _________, which in hydronic system design occurs in fairly large, whole numbers, eliminates the need for fractional values in calculations.
Term
Temperature
Definition
Heat transfer is the flow of heat from one object or substance to another, and it occurs because of a difference in ___________.
Term
Dial
Definition
A _____ thermometer is an instrument designed to measure temperature using a circular scale and pointer.
Term
Liquid in glass
Definition
A ________ thermometer, also called a glass stem thermometer, is commonly referred to as simply a thermometer without specifying an particular type of thermometer.
Term
Hygrometers
Definition
Instruments for measuring and indicating or recording relative humidity are called
Term
Radiation
Definition
This is the exchange of thermal radiation energy between two or more objects.
Term
Friction
Definition
Pressure drops is caused by _____ in pipes.
Term
Series loop
Definition
A ______ system is a piping system that circulates HTF through a single main in which each terminal unit serves as a portion of the main.
Term
Pressure loop
Definition
A diversion fitting is a fitting that creates a greater than normal _________ in a line in order to divert flow to another line
Term
Four
Definition
a ______ pipe system is used where each terminal unit or zone may heat or cool independently of all other units or zones.
Term
One pipe system
Definition
The monoflo or diversion tee should only be used in this system.
Term
30
Definition
The average low pressure water boiler is constructed for a maximum working pressure of _______ psig.
Term
Four
Definition
A Compression tank is a thermal expansion and air capture component that performs _______ important functions in a hydronic heating system.
Term
Shell and tube
Definition
A _______ heat exchanger is an external tube type heat exchanger that consists of a large pressure vessel with multiple tubes that run through it.
Term
Scotch marine
Definition
A ______ boiler, a variation of the fire tube boiler, utilizes a central fluid backed cylindrical combustion chamber surrounded by fire tubes accommodating two or more flue gas passes.
Term
four
Definition
PEX-AL-PEX is composite tubing made of ________ layers.
Term
Thermostatic
Definition
a ______ control valve is a silent, efficient, nonelectric control valve that provides reliable temperature control for a hydronic terminal unit
Term
inline
Definition
a ________ flow meter is a flow meter that measures the displacement of a tapered piston or float.
Term
Vertical
Definition
The 2G position in pipe welding is one where the axis of the pipe is in the _____ position
Term
Primed
Definition
When installing a pigtail before a temperature gauge in a steam system it should be _______ before the gauge is installed.
Term
Deacrease
Definition
As the pressure of saturated steam increases, the latent heat will _______.
Term
Waterlogged
Definition
A thermostatic steam trap that fails in the closed position would cause a heating unit to become _________.
Term
Temperature, PH value and oxygen content
Definition
Which of the following is a factor in influencing the corrosion of steel?
Term
Increase approximately 1600 times
Definition
When water is changed into steam at atmospheric pressure, its volume will..
Term
Drip pan ell
Definition
The vertical discharge piping from a pop safety valve should be drained with a ________.
Term
More
Definition
Superheated steam will perform _________ work than saturated steam at the same pressure.
Term
North and south, east and west, up and down
Definition
The true isometric directions are..
Term
Pressuretrol
Definition
The device that controls the pressure in a low pressure steam boiler is called ________.
Term
Horozontal
Definition
The 5G position is one where the pipe is in the ________ position.
Term
Equalizing line
Definition
The line that connects the steam header to a boiler return line is the ________.
Term
Return line
Definition
The Hartford loop should be installed on the ______ to a steam boiler.
Term
Vacuum breaker
Definition
To prevent water hammer, freezing and corrosion in steam heating coils us a ________.
Term
Series loop system
Definition
Which of the following is not a type of steam heating system?
Term
Superheat
Definition
Heat added to a gas above saturation temperature is called _________.
Term
3206
Definition
The pressure of steam where steam and water have the same density is ______ psia.
Term
28"
Definition
On a low pressure steam boiler, dimension A is equal to ___.
Term
705
Definition
The critial temperature of steam is ________ oF.
Term
Dew point
Definition
The capacity of an evaporative condenser depends on the entering air ______ temperature.
Term
Evaporator
Definition
Any device in which refrigerant is boiled to extract heat from the surrounding medium is an _______.
Term
Flooded and dry types
Definition
There are 2 types of evaporators.
Term
Rotary, centrifugal, helical rotary, reciprocating.
Definition
Name the types of refrigerant compressors
Term
Caused by contaminants in the system
Definition
Copper plating of compressor parts is ________.
Term
Temperature glide
Definition
In refrigeration, the temperature range over which evaporation occurs is know as ________.
Term
Dew point
Definition
In refrigeration, the temperature at which the last drop of liquid is evaporated is known as the ________.
Term
Bubble point
Definition
In refrigeration, the temperature at which boiling begins is referred to as the __________.
Term
An essential component of a compression cycle
Definition
A capillary tube in a liquid refrigerant line is...
Term
1000-5000
Definition
In vertical upflow suction or hot gas risers, the minimum velocity to entrain oil should be ______ FPM.
Term
Quantity of refrigerant in the coil
Definition
What does the thermostatic expansion valve control?
Term
Heat is removed from it
Definition
When an object is refrigerated...
Term
80
Definition
A refrigerant receiver should never be filled to more than _________ percent of its capacity.
Term
Decreased
Definition
As the pressure on a refrigerant is lowered, the temperature at which the refrigerant will boil is...
Term
Preheat
Definition
The name of the coil used to prevent freeze ups in a central air unit during winter operation is the ________ coil.
Term
Psychometric chart
Definition
The ________ shows graphically the relationship between specific air conditions.
Term
Liquid
Definition
A strainer drier is usually found in the ________ line.
Term
Liquid line
Definition
A moisture indicator is usually found in the _____ line.
Term
Dry bulb
Definition
What temperature would be used to determine the sensible heat content of a pound of air?
Term
Dehumidification
Definition
The process of extracting water from the air is known as...
Term
No air a supplied to it
Definition
A normally open pneumatic control valve will be fully open when..
Term
The dew point temp of the air
Definition
When air is passed through a water spray some of the moisture of the air is given up if the temp of the water is below..
Term
100
Definition
At what percentage humidity would the dry bulb, wet bulb, and dew point all read the same?
Term
Remote
Definition
What type of thermostat would be used when the point of measurement is a distance away?
Term
3-15 psi and 4-20 mA
Definition
The transmission signals considered standard for most instrument systems are..
Term
Counter flow
Definition
The greatest heat exchange occurs in a flow arrangement known as..
Term
Evaporator
Definition
The low side of a vapor compression cycle contains the ______.
Term
Junction boxes
Definition
Central connection points for signal lines are called ________.
Term
Pressure regulator
Definition
Which one of the following would not be a type of controller?
Term
Downstream
Definition
When installing a orifice plate, the beveled side should face ______.
Term
Controller
Definition
In the field process instrumentation, control action is usually initiated by a
Term
start to close
Definition
A normally open valve working in conjunction with a direct acting thermostat will _______ on a increase in temp.
Term
Submersion
Definition
Which type of controller gets mounted in a pipe or tank usually in a leak proof well
Term
Reverse
Definition
A ______ acting controller would normally be used with a normally open cooling valve.
Term
Control pressure
Definition
What does a controller change to operate a conrolled device?
Term
Dew point temp
Definition
The ________ temperature is not measured but is derived from charts.
Term
Same refrigerant as system
Definition
What is the typical thermostatic valve bulb charge?
Term
0-400 psi gauge
Definition
The correct gauge to use in a 200psi system would be
Term
Condensation
Definition
Process of changing a vapor to a liquid by the extraction of heat
Term
Dry bulb
Definition
The air temperature as indicated by an ordinary thermometer.
Term
Remove odors, control building pressure
Definition
2 reasons for supplying ventilation air.
Term
Dry heat exchange, evaporative heat loss
Definition
Two general ways in which the body transfers heat to its surroundings
Term
Mean radiant temp
Definition
What name is given to the overall average temp of the surrounding surfaces
Term
Control valve
Definition
The final control element in most process control systems is a
Term
Direct acting
Definition
A _________ controller would normally be used with a normally open heating valve.
Term
Wet bulb temp
Definition
The lowest temp a water wetted body will attain when exposed to air currents is the
Term
primary loop
Definition
The loop that is connected to the heat source and the expansion tank is the...
Term
2
Definition
A downfeed one pipe parallel system needs how many diversion fittings?
Term
upfeed system
Definition
Systems that have terminal units above the main are called...
Term
one pipe
Definition
A diversion fitting or monoflo tee is required in what type of system?
Term
expansion joints
Definition
Expanding piping can be controlled in a hydronic system by using...
Term
monoflo tees
Definition
A one pipe series circuit doesn't have...
Term
common piping
Definition
The piping that links the primary and secondary loops is called...
Term
keeping installation costs low
Definition
Zoning is good for...
Term
with as many fittings as possible
Definition
Piping systems should not be installed...
Term
risers
Definition
Vertical mains which smaller lines are taken off.
Term
bull-head
Definition
When multiple loops return to the boiler, avoid piping them this way.
Term
two pipe reverse return
Definition
The first terminal unit feed is the last to return to the heat source is an example of...
Term
three pipe
Definition
A system that provides heating and cooling but uses a common return.
Term
two pipe direct return
Definition
A system where the first terminal unit supplied is the first one to return back to the boiler.
Term
eccentric reducer FOT
Definition
When reducing pipe size in the horizontal, a ___ fitting should be used.
Term
combination balancing and purge valve
Definition
Each loop on a one pipe series requires a...
Term
two pipe reverse return
Definition
A system where each loop has the same length of piping.
Term
primary-secondary loop or two pipe reverse return
Definition
When piping multiple boilers, they should be piped in this configuration.
Term
four pipe
Definition
This piping system can heat and cool and does not share a return.
Term
secondary loop
Definition
The loop that is connected to the terminal unit is the...
Term
the length of the terminal unit
Definition
The distance between diversion tees should be...
Term
forced convection
Definition
Fan coil units are examples of this type of terminal unit.
Term
temperature of the HTF
Definition
This is changed in the hydronic system to meet heat demands based of varying weather conditions.
Term
180 degrees F to 200 degrees F
Definition
Boiler water temperature is usually maintained at...
Term
radiation
Definition
The body loses most of it's heat by...
Term
3400
Definition
Water can absorb over ___ times more heat than air for the same volume.
Term
true
Definition
A hydronic system is a heating system that uses HTF to move heat from area A to area B.
Term
steam station
Definition
What is not part of a hydronic system?
Term
1/2" per 10'
Definition
Pitch on pipes in a hydronic system should be...
Term
two pipe
Definition
Since unit heaters have a high pressure drop, this piping arrangement should be used.
Term
velocity
Definition
Temperature is an indirect measurement of the ___ of molecules.
Term
sensible
Definition
This type of heat results in the temperature increasing.
Term
5 fps
Definition
The water speed for hydronic systems should be...
Term
gravity
Definition
This type of hydronic system accomplishes circulation because of the density of hot water.
Term
much smaller in size
Definition
To move the same amount of heat, pipes are ___ compared to duct work.
Term
false
Definition
Comfort is achieved by heating the body.
Term
open systems
Definition
Systems that are open to the atmosphere are called...
Term
natural convection
Definition
Finned-tube based board would be an example of this type of terminal unit.
Term
25 times the diameter
Definition
When calculating pressure drop of a 90, it equals a straight piece of pipe with a length...
Term
no effect
Definition
Static pressure has what effect on pump capacity in a closed system?
Term
400 Btu/Hr
Definition
The human body at rest loses heat at a rate of about...
Term
1/1000th of an inch
Definition
One milinch is equal to...
Term
milinch
Definition
The unit of measurement used to express pressure drop.
Term
false
Definition
Pressure drop, head pressure and static pressure are all the same thing.
Term
total equivalent length
Definition
TEL stands for...
Term
the total length of straight pipe plus 50%
Definition
TEL is...
Term
hygrometer
Definition
The device that measures humidity.
Term
LWCO
Definition
This should be installed in addition to a relief valve for added safety.
Term
be properly sized for the boiler
Definition
A relief valve should...
Term
30
Definition
The average low pressure boiler has a maximum working pressure of ___ PSIG.
Term
sections
Definition
To increase boiler output on a cast iron boiler, these are usually added.
Term
on the entering side of the heat exchanger
Definition
On a forced combustion chamber the blower is placed...
Term
steel
Definition
A scotch marine boiler is this type of boiler.
Term
steel
Definition
Fire tube boilers are made from...
Term
open
Definition
During draining flow control valves should be placed in this position.
Term
automatic
Definition
A flow control valve during normal boiler operation should be left in what position?
Term
temper the water
Definition
A triple duty valve performs three function in a hydronic system. It does not do this.
Term
check
Definition
This valve permits flow in only one direction.
Term
suction diffuser
Definition
This should be installed on the suction side of a pump in a small mechanical room.
Term
reciprocating
Definition
These pumps discharge in a pulsating flow.
Term
rotary gear
Definition
These pumps have a smooth discharge.
Term
positive displacement
Definition
This type of pump does displace a definite amount of fluid each stroke.
Term
non positive displacement
Definition
This type of pump does not displace a certain amount of fluid.
Term
true
Definition
A pump develops no energy of it's own.
Term
3 elbow swing
Definition
This piping arrangement can be used to allow for both pitch and expansion.
Term
expansion tank
Definition
This should be installed to allow for water expansion and contraction.
Term
automatic air vent
Definition
This should not be installed on the suction side of a high head pump.
Term
closed
Definition
A ___ impeller that has shrouds on both sides of the vanes.
Term
cooling tower system
Definition
Static pressure would be important in finding a pump for this type of system.
Term
volute
Definition
The casing that contains the HTF under pressure is called the...
Term
34'
Definition
Theoretically, water can be raised about ___ vertically.
Term
primed
Definition
In order for pumping action to begin, a pump must first be...
Term
1/2 HP and 12'
Definition
Low head pumps work under ___ HP and below ___' of pressure head.
Term
2
Definition
There are ___ basic classifications of pumps.
Term
no effect
Definition
The secondary pump has this effect on the primary pumping requirements.
Term
after the expansion tank
Definition
Pumps should be installed...
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