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05/19/2011

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62.4 lbs.
Definition
weight of one cubic foot of water
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.433 lb
Definition
weight of 12" of water 1" square
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277
Definition
Number of cubic inches in an Imperial gallon
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231
Definition
Number of cubic inches in a U.S. gallon
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.0361 lb.
Definition
Weight of one cubic inch of water
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8.33 lbs
Definition
Weight of U.S. gallon
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.491 lb
Definition
mass of 1 cubic inch of Mercury
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101.3
Definition
standard pressure in kilopascals
Term
Define: conduction
Definition
The transfer of heat energy through physical contact
Term
Define: convection
Definition
Transfer of heat energy through liquids and gases
Term
Define: radiation
Definition
Heat transfer occurring via electromagnetic wave; characteristically, objects are warmed - the surrounding medium (typically air) is not
Term
1.414
Definition
Used to calculate travel in 45 degree offsets; a constant based on trigonometry
Term
How high can atmospheric pressure lift water given a perfect vacuum?
Definition
Approximately 34' (14.7 psig x 2.31'/lb of pressure exerted)
Term
2.31 foot head of water
Definition
1 P.S.I.G pressure will "support" or "lift" a column of water 2.31 feet.
Term
970 BTU
Definition
Amount of energy required to change one pound of water to steam
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144
Definition
Amount of energy that must be removed from one pound of water to make one pound of ice
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1
Definition
Specific heat of water ie. 1 BTU/lb./Farenheit degree
Term
.076 lbs/cu.ft.
Definition
Density of air (Imperial measure)
Term
Formula for calculating the surface area of a cylinder
Definition
(Diameter squared x .7854) x2 + (∏ x diameter) x height
Term
How many cubic inches in a cubic foot?
Definition
1728 cubic inches
Term
1 Imperial gallon is equal to how many U.S. gallons?
Definition
U.S. gallons x 1.2
Term
How much does a U.S. gallon of water weigh?
Definition
8.33 lbs.
Term
Formula for calculating U.S. gallons in a cylinder
Definition

(D2)'x h'x 5.88

Note: all measured dimensions must be in feet

Term
What is a BTU
Definition
British Thermal Unit - the amount of energy required to raise one pound of water one degree Farenheit; said to be roughly equivalent to the energy produced by the complete combustion of one wooden match
Term
Relative density of mercury
Definition
13.6; that is, Mercury is 13.6 times denser than water
Term
Formula for calculating Imperial gallons in a cylinder
Definition

(D2)' x Height' x 4.9

Note: All measured dimensions must be in feet

Term
Formula for calculating the surface area of a cube
Definition
LxWx6
Term
NPS
Definition
Nominal pipe size
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Circumference of a circle
Definition
∏D
Term
Area of a Rectangle
Definition
Length x Width
Term
ASTM
Definition
American Society for Testing and Materials
Term
Area of a Triangle
Definition
BxH/2
Term
At what temperature does water boil at in F° at sea level
Definition
212° Fahrenheit
Term
NPT
Definition
National Pipe Thread
Term
Volume of a Cylinder
Definition
Diameter squared x .7854 x Height
Term
How many square inches in a square foot
Definition
144
Term
1 U.S. gallons equals how many Imperial gallons
Definition
5/6 or .83
Term
How many Imperial gallons in a cubic foot
Definition
6.24
Term
How many U.S. gallons in a cubic foot
Definition
7.48
Term
Boyle's law states:
Definition
As pressure on a gas increases, its volume decreases.
Term
G x L =
Definition
Total Fall
Term
100 Celsius
Definition
Boiling point of water
Term
0 Celsius
Definition
Freezing point of water
Term
1 litre of water weighs
Definition
1 kilogram
Term
1 cubic metre contains______________ cubic millimetres
Definition
1,000,000,000
Term
What is the formula for converting Farenheit to Celsius
Definition
Deduct 32, multiply x 5, divide by 9
Term
What is the formula for converting Celsius to Farenheit?
Definition
Multiply x 9, divide x 5, add 32
Term
steel pipe is commonly supplied in what length?
Definition
21'
Term
Copper pipe is commonly supplied in lengths of _________
Definition
12'
Term
ABS is supplied in what lengths
Definition
12'
Term
What is a flashing?
Definition
a weather resistant flexible membrane installed at roof level to avoid water penetration of the building
Term
What is a stack vented group?
Definition
A DWV arrangement in which larger trap arms are located below smaller trap arms and are vented via the stack vent.
Term
What is a soil pipe?
Definition
a drainage pipe the collects waste from fixtures or appliances, used to carry human waste products
Term
Minimum length of a trap arm?
Definition
2x the diameter of the trap it serves
Term
What is a continuous waste?
Definition
A DWV arrangement where two or more fixtures share a single trap
Term
What is a trap weir?
Definition
the highest part of the lower interior surface of a trap
Term
What is another name for a fixture outlet pipe?
Definition
A tailpiece
Term
What is terminal velocity?
Definition
maximum speed that can be achieved by waste water "falling " in a pipe
Term
Where are stand pipes utilized?
Definition
As a drain for an auto clothes washer
Term
Where is the main clean out located in a DWV system?
Definition
its located at the base of the main stack
Term
When welding steel pipe, it must be ___
Definition
beveled
Term
The teeth on a die head are called _________
Definition
chasers
Term
In soldering procedures, what is the purpose of flux?
Definition
to promote a "wetting action"
Term
What tool is used to make female threads?
Definition
tap
Term
What tool is used to make male threads?
Definition
die
Term
In 95/5 solder, what does the 5 represent?
Definition
5% antimony
Term
What wrench is best suited for final tightening on nuts?
Definition
open ended wrench
Term
What is corrosion?
Definition
deterioration resulting from direct or indirect oxidation
Term
What is erosion?
Definition
the deterioration resulting from the influence of abrasion or corrosion
Term
What is ductility?
Definition
the capability of metal being drawn out hammered think or being able to be made into a new form
Term
What does the term "ferrous" describe?
Definition
Alloys or metals that contain iron
Term
Formula for calculating wall thickness?
Definition
outside diameter - inside diameter / 2
Term
What is galvanized pipe?
Definition
pipe that has been dipped in molten zinc
Term
Describe the physical hazards when soldering
Definition
inhalation of smoke and or fumes, contact with skin and eyes
Term
What is capillary action?
Definition
the flow of liquid when it is drawn into the small opening between wetted surfaces
Term
What is annealing
Definition
to heat then cool a metal, a process which softens the metal and makes it more flexible
Term
The side rails of every ladder will extend what minimum distance above any platform or landing
Definition
1 meter
Term
At what height must guardrails be installed on scaffold platforms?
Definition
At heights of 5' or more
Term
Name the four main workplace hazards
Definition
biological, chemical, ergonomic, physical
Term
Who is responsible for your your personal protective equipment
Definition
yourself
Term
It is acceptable to light an acetylene torch with a butane lighter
Definition
False. Use a Striker
Term
What device do you use to protect your lungs from harmful gases?
Definition
 Respirator
Term
What is PPE?
Definition
Personal Protective Equipment
Term
Who is responsible for ensuring the proper and maintenance of tools?
Definition
Your employer.
Term
What are you supposed to wear on a job site as PPE?
Definition
Hardhat, Safety Glasses, Steel toed boots with a shank, Leather Gloves if necessary, Ear protection if necessary.
Term
What is the maximum depth of an excavation that a worker can safely enter?
Definition
4 ft.
Term
What the elements of the fire triangle?
Definition
Fuel, Oxygen and an Ignition Source
Term
What is a Class A fire?
Definition
Ordinary combustibles e.g. wood or paper
Term
What is a Class B fire?
Definition
Flammable liquids and gases
Term
What is a Class C fire?
Definition
Electrical hazards
Term
What is a Class D fire?
Definition
Combustible Metals
Term
What is a Class K fire?
Definition
Combustible Oil and Grease
Term
When varying wall thickness within a given diameter, what stays the same?
Definition
The outside diameter stays the same
Term
Steel pipe has varying schedules which will vary the pipes'________________
Definition
Inside Diameter
Term
The designation for standard steel pipe is_________
Definition
Schedule 40
Term
O ring and shaped gaskets are used in domestic plumbing installations are made of______________
Definition
Elastomeric Materials
Term
Metal gaskets are usually found in what types of applications?
Definition
Industrial Applications
Term
Name an advantage of Victaulic fittings
Definition
For ease and convenience of maintenance
Term
Copper pipe suitable for both water distribution and underground water service
Definition
Type K
Term
Standard lengths for ridgid copper pipe are?
Definition
12'
Term
In metallurgy, what is the purpose of alloying a metal?
Definition
To modify its characteristics
Term
Brass is suitable for some drainage systems because it is_____________________
Definition
Resistant to oxidation and corrosion
Term
Duriron is an alloy of iron and silica used in industrial applications that require _________________
Definition
Acid Resistance
Term
The pipe that is resistant to corrosion and high temperatures is?
Definition
Stainless Steel
Term
The piping which is highly resistant to chemicals but not very temperature resistant is?
Definition
Polyethylene
Term
The piping which is highly resistant to strong acids, alkalies, salt solutions, alcohols and bacteria
Definition
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Term
The three basic standards used to describe the final dimensions of commonly used piping and tubing are iron pipe size, ACR copping tubing and__________
Definition
Copper Tubing Standards
Term
Define malleability
Definition
Can be beaten, rolled or squeezed to shape.
Term
Define adhesion
Definition
Unlike molecules stick together.
Term
All matter has definite _________
Definition
mass
Term
Molecules are made up of one or more________
Definition
Atoms
Term
______ are good conductors of heat and electricity
Definition
Metals
Term
1000 kg/m3 or 62.4lb/ft3. are the density of _______
Definition
Water
Term
Volume=_______
Definition
mass/density
Term
Copper pipe suitable for water distribution
Definition
Types K and L
Term
Iron pipe is sized by its nominal I.D. up to and including __________ inches
Definition
12
Term
2257 kj
Definition
Amount of energy required to transform 1 kilogram of water to steam - metric
Term
4.2 kj/kg
Definition
Specific heat of water - metric
Term
14.7 psi
Definition
Atmospheric pressure at sea level
Term
For every 2000' of elevation increase there is a corresponding decrease in atmospheric pressure equal to __________
Definition
1 psi
Term
Pascal's Law
Definition
Pressure is exerted equally in all directions
Term
2.31'
Definition
1 lb. of pressure (per square inch) will raise a column of water ______________
Term
2 Kj/kg
Definition
Specific heat of steam (metric)
Term
Archimedes Principle
Definition
A body immersed in a fluid loses as much weight as the weight of the fluid it displaces
Term
Laminar flow
Definition
Unrestricted, linear flow in apiping or ducting system
Term
BCup series
Definition
Filler metals suitable for medical gas brazing
Term
NF, NC, UNF, UNC
Definition

Bolt thread descriptions

 National Fine,National Coarse, Unified National Fine, Unified National Coarse

Term
1/16" - 1/8"
Definition
Distance to work surface of pre-heat flames in oxy-fuel cutting.
Term
1.055
Definition
Conversion factor to convert BTU to Kilojoule
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