Hydraulics and Pneumatics MCQ
What does the acronym "NO" refer to in fluid power?
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Normally-Open
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What is the state of the output when it is normally open?
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What is the state of output or valve when it is normally closed?
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What is the state of the output or switch when it is Normally-Open?
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OFF (not passing current)
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What is the state of the output or switch when it is Normally-Closed?
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Normally-Closed is defined as what?
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The state of the output or switch is ON (passing current) with no external influence.
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What is the output of a NOR device if all control signals assume the logical 0 state?
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Logical 1 state
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What is a non-threaded exhaust port?
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An exhaust port without internal threads to prevent connection.
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What is the term applied to exhaust ports without internal threads to prevent connection?
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Non-Threaded
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What is the unit of kinematic viscosity in the English system?
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What is the typical flow rate for a needle valve?
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Low flow rates
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What is the primary use of a needle valve?
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Precise regulation of flow
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What is a muffler?
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A device for reducing gas flow noise
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What does the term "Momentary" mean in relation to electronics?
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The design intention of a device to return to the normal punctuated state after the operator force is removed.
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What does "momentary" mean?
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A device that returns to the normal punctuated state after the operator force is removed.
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What is the definition of "Memory"?
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The tendency of a material to return to its original shape after deformation.
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What is Memory?
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Tendency of a material to return to original shape after deformation.
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What is the maximum inlet pressure?
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The maximum rated gauge pressure applied to the inlet port of the regulator.
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What is a Manifold Block?
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A manifold that is open to the atmosphere and returns fluid to the reservoir.
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What is a manifold?
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A conductor that provides multiple connection ports.
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What does a lubricator do?
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A device that adds controlled or metered amounts of lubricants into a fluid power system.
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What is a working line?
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A line that conducts fluid power.
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What is a Line, Return?
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A pipe (conductor) to return the working fluid to the reservoir.
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What is a line?
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A tube, pipe or hose for conducting fluid.
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What is a joint connecting lines which have relative operational rotation called?
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What is a joint?
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A line positioning connector
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What is the modern form of the Ideal Gas Law equation?
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Relates pressure, volume, and temperature
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What is the temperature used in the equation of state?
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Kelvin (SI) or Rankin (Imperial)
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What is a heat exchanger?
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A device that transfers heat through a conducting wall from one fluid to another.
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What is impedance?
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Imaginary ration of pressure drop and transient mass flow in which pressure drop leads flow.
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What is an inhibitor?
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A substance which, when present in small proportions, slows, prevents or modifies chemical reactions.
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What is the combination of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power called?
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Hydro Pneumatics
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What is the meaning of Hydro Pneumatics?
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Pertaining to the combination of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power.
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What is the nominal size of a hose?
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The inside diameter
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What does a pressure gauge measure?
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What does a pressure gauge indicate?
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The pressure in the system to which it is connected.
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What is the sensing element in a Gauge?
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What is the name of the sensing element in a gauge?
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Diaphragm
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What is the purpose of a Gauge Damper?
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To prevent damage to the gauge mechanism caused by rapid fluctuations of fluid pressure
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What is the definition of a Gauge?
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An instrument or device for measuring, indicating, or comparing a physical characteristic.
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What is the purpose of the Flow Characteristic Curve?
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To show the change in regulated pressure that occurs when the rate of airflow changes
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What is flow?
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Movement of air or gas generated by pressure differences.
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What is a digital component or circuit with two stable states and sufficient hysteresis so that it has "memory" called?
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Flip Flop
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What is the Flash Point?
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The temperature at which a liquid can form a mixture with air that can be ignited by a flame.
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What is the meaning of "Flared"?
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A pre-formed flare at the end of the tube.
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What is a flared fitting?
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A fitting that seals and grips by a pre-formed flare at the end of the tube.
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What is a Flange?
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A fitting that utilizes a radially extending collar for sealing and connection.
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What is a compression fitting?
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A fitting that seals and grips by manual lines and passages.
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What is a fitting?
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A fitting is a device that seals and grips by manual lines and passages.
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What does the word "pneumatic" mean?
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Relating to air or other gases
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What are pneumatic fittings?
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Connectors or closures for pneumatic lines and passages
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What is the purpose of a By-Pass filter?
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To provide an alternative unfiltered flow path around the filter element when a pre-set differential pressure is reached.
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What is the primary function of a filter?
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The removal by porous media of insoluble contaminants from a liquid or a gas.
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What does a durometer measure?
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Numerical scale of rubber hardness.
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What is the definition of "Droop"?
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The deviation for reducing the moisture content of the working medium.
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What is a diverter valve?
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A device whose power source at one input port is diverted to one of two or more output ports.
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What is dither?
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A low amplitude, relatively high frequency periodic electrical signal
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What is Volumetric Displacement?
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Volume absorbed or displaced per stroke of a cylinder or per cycle of a pump or motor.
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What is the temperature at which vapors in the gas condense?
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Dew Point
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What is the design intention of a device to maintain the state of its last actuation after the operator force is removed?
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To keep the device in the same state as the last actuation
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What does "detented" mean?
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Maintained
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What is a desiccant?
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A material that tends to remove moisture from compressed air.
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What is the primary function of a conductor?
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Contain and direct fluid.
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What does a conductor do?
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Direct fluid
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What is the process of changing a vapor into a liquid condensate by the extraction of heat?
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Condensation
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What is a compressor?
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A device that converts mechanical force and motion into pneumatic fluid power.
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What is compressibility?
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The change in volume of a unit volume of a fluid when subjected to a unit change in pressure.
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What is the Compression Set?
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The amount by which a rubber specimen fails to return to original shape after release of the compressive load.
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What is a circuit that established the order in which two or more phases of a circuit occur?
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Sequential circuit
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What does the acronym "MET" stand for in "Metered-Out"?
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Metered-Out
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What does the term "Metered-In" mean in the context of the definition?
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The supply flow to the actuator is regulated
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What happens to the volume of a fixed mass of gas when the absolute temperature decreases?
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The volume decreases
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What is Charles' Law?
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The volume of a fixed mass of gas varies directly with absolute temperature, provided the pressure remains constant.
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What is cavitation?
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A localized gaseous condition within a liquid stream that occurs where the pressure is reduced to the vapor pressure.
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What is the measure of resistance to compressibility of a fluid?
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Bulk Modulus
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What is bulk modulus?
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The measure of resistance to compressibility of a fluid.
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What is breathing capacity?
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A measure of flow rate through an air breather.
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What is Breathing Capacity a measure of?
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Flow rate through an air breather
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What is the meaning of "breakout"?
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The force necessary to inaugurate sliding.
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What is the definition of "breakout?"
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Force necessary to inaugurate sliding
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Boyle's Law states that the pressure of a fixed mass of gas:
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Varies inversely as the volume
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The absolute pressure of a fixed mass of gas varies inversely as what?
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The volume
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What is a bleed orifice?
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A small hole that helps the valve to open or close using the line pressure
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Bernoulli's Law applies to ____________.
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A flowing frictionless liquid
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What is the name of the gas law that states that equal volumes of all gases contain the same number of molecules?
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Avogadro's Law
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What is the ratio between the outlet pressure and the inlet (control) pressure?
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Amplification
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What is the ratio between the output power variation and the corresponding input (control) power variation called?
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Amplification
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What does AP stands for?
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Amplification, Power
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What is the term for the ratio between the output signal variations and the control signal variations for analog devices only?
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Amplification
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What does an air motor do?
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Converts pneumatic power into mechanical force and motion
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What is the meaning of "air breather"?
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A device permitting air movement between atmosphere and the component in which it is installed
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What does an air breather do?
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Permits air movement between atmosphere and the component in which it is installed
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What is an air bleeder?
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A device for the removal of air.
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What does an air bleeder do?
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Removes air
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What is air mainly composed of?
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Nitrogen, oxygen, argon, carbon dioxide, hydrogen
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What is the standard temperature of "standard air" in gas industries?
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What is the dew point of Saturated Air?
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Equal to the temperature
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What is air at 100% relative humidity with a dew point equal to temperature called?
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Saturated
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What is the legal definition of "air?"
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Air at ambient temperature, pressure, relative humidity and density.
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What is air with moisture content lower than the maximum allowed for a given application?
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Dried air
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What does the term "air dried" mean?
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Air with moisture content lower than the maximum allowed for a given application.
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What is air at any pressure greater than atmosphere called?
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Compressed air
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What does air at any pressure greater than atmosphere mean?
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Air, Compressed (pressure)
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What is an air motor?
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A device that converts pneumatic fluid power into mechanical torque and motion
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What is the meaning of "additive"?
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A chemical added to fluid to impart new properties or to enhance those that already exist.
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A device in which power is transferred from one pressurized medium to another without intensification is called?
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What is an actuator?
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A device in which power is transferred from one pressurized medium to another without intensification.
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What is an active device?
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A device that has an input(s) that controls a power supply to the device.
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What is the modulus of elasticity for acetal plastic?
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What is a Hydro pneumatic accumulator?
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A device in which the liquid and gas are separated by an elastic bag or bladder.
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What is an accumulator?
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A container in which fluid is stored under pressure as a source of fluid power.
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