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MECH1330PneumaticsLAB2homework

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 

The body of a single-acting, spring-return cylinder has ______________.
a.
one connection port
c.
no connection ports
b.
two connection ports
d.
four connection ports
 

 2. 

The 3-way DCV is used in applications where the actuator needs to be powered in ___________.
a.
one direction
c.
three directions
b.
two directions
d.
four directions
 

 3. 

The 3-way DCV is held in the energized position by the _____________.
a.
operator
c.
body
b.
spool
d.
spring
 

 4. 

Which pneumatic actuator converts compressed air flow into mechanical power?
a.
Motor
c.
double acting cylinder
b.
Single acting cylinder
d.
All of the above
 

 5. 

Pneumatic motors operate by using air pressure to create a turning force called __________.
a.
rotation
c.
torque
b.
back pressure
d.
uni-directional
 

 6. 

To reduce the noise of a pneumatic 3-position, 4-way DCV, a ____________ is used.
a.
spring
c.
spool
b.
quick-connection fitting
d.
muffler
 

 7. 

Two of the most common design types of pneumatic motors are _______________.
a.
turbine and piston
c.
van and V-type
b.
lobed rotor and vane
d.
vane and piston
 

 8. 

Symbols in pneumatics are used to show ________________.
a.
size of components
c.
port locations
b.
function
d.
pressure settings
 

 9. 

The single-acting spring return cylinder is extended by the _________________.
a.
load
c.
spring
b.
pressure
d.
bushing
 

 10. 

A dashed line in a pneumatic schematic diagram represents a(n) _____________.
a.
main line
c.
pilot line
b.
exhaust line
d.
enclosure line
 

Matching
 
 
Segment 1
a.
load
d.
spool
b.
three
e.
spring-return
c.
3-way
 

 11. 

The pneumatic 3-way DCV has _______ ports.
 

 12. 

The part of the 3-way DCV that changes the flow path is called the _________.
 

 13. 

A single-acting _________ cylinder consists of a piston/rod assembly, a single port, and a spring.
 

 14. 

Single-acting cylinders are returned by springs or the ________.
 

 15. 

A(n) ________ DCV is used when an actuator needs to be powered in one direction only.
 
 
Segment 2
a.
axial
d.
vanes
b.
rotary
e.
vane
c.
uni-directional
f.
mufflers
 

 16. 

The pneumatic motor converts fluid power to _______ motion.
 

 17. 

To reduce the noise level from air motors, _________ are used in the exhaust.
 

 18. 

The _________ piston air motor has a high starting torque.
 

 19. 

The three most commonly available pneumatic motors are the axial piston, radial piston, and __________.
 

 20. 

Motors which are designed to operate in only one direction are called ______________.
 

 21. 

Smoother rotation is obtained from a vane type motor with more __________.
 
 
Segment 3
a.
air
d.
pilot
b.
rotated
e.
electric drive motor
c.
exhaust or drain
 

 22. 

A dotted line represents a(n) _____________, when using pneumatic schematics.
 

 23. 

The letter M inside of a circle indicates ____________.
 

 24. 

Dashed lines indicate a(n) ___________ line when using pneumatic schematics.
 

 25. 

Symbols may be ________ or reversed without altering their function or condition.
 

 26. 

A hollow arrow in a schematic indicates that the medium is __________.
 
 
Identifying Pneumatic Symbols Part 1
a.
Hose
e.
Pressure Gauge
b.
Shutoff Valve
f.
Blocked Line
c.
Regulator
g.
Muffler
d.
Filter
 

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Identifying Pneumatic Symbols Part 2
a.
Tee
d.
3-Way DCV N.C.
b.
Pilot Line
e.
Double-Acting Cylinder
c.
Unidirectional Pneumatic Motor
f.
Single-Acting Cylinder
 

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Identifying Pneumatic Symbols Part 3
a.
Exhaust Line
f.
5/3 DCV Manually Operated
b.
Lever Operator
g.
3/2 DCV N.O.
c.
Main Conductor
h.
Cross
d.
Spring
i.
2/2 DCV N.C.
e.
Quick Connect
 

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Identifying Pneumatic Symbols Part 3
a.
Enclosure Line
c.
Flow Direction
b.
Bidirectional Pneumatic Motor
d.
2-Way DCV N.O.
 

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