Phase 1: Week 3 Review
The Mentor-led questions (at right) are to be asked by the Mentor during the weekly review.
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The Technician in Training should record the full Q&A discussion and upload the audio file using the form below. Once complete, press Submit to finalize this week’s assessment.
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Mentor-Led Q&A
1. What are the main components of oil flooded inlet valves?
2. What types of compressors have a stepper motor inlet valve?
3. When a compressor is loaded, what is the state of the inlet valve and blowdown valve? What about when the compressor is unloaded?
4. What is a TCV and what is its purpose? What temperature range does it open and close?
5. Describe the structure of coolers on air cooled and water-cooled compressors
6. What are the advantages and disadvantages of water and air cooling?
7. What are factors that can cause a compressor to overheat? How do we fix these?
8. What is the relationship between temperature and humidity?
9. What is the “20 degree rule” with respect to the amount of water the air can hold?
10. How does a compressor remove water from the compressed air?
11. What are the different types of drains?