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Air compressors power... -:- (1) industrial equipment and (2) construction tools Examples of equipment powered by air compressor -:- pneumatic wrenches, lifts in auto service stations, paint spray booths Air compressors enable... -:- (1) efficient repair of all types of vehicles; and (2) ...

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FDNY A-35 Questions & 100% Correct
Answers- Latest Test | Graded A+ | Passed
Air compressors power...


✓ -:- (1) industrial equipment and (2) construction tools




Examples of equipment powered by air compressor


✓ -:- pneumatic wrenches, lifts in auto service stations, paint spray

booths




Air compressors enable...


✓ -:- (1) efficient repair of all types of vehicles; and (2) facilitate their

safe operation on public thoroughfares




Permit is required for air compressor


✓ -:- that compresses air above 100 PSI




Types of air compressors


✓ -:- (1) reciprocating;

(2) centrifugal;


(3) solar; and



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(4) rotary




*Difference is the way in which they compress air




How do air compressors work


✓ -:- take the air in a room and force it into a container UNDER

PRESSURE. The more air forced into the container, the greater the

pressure. Compressed air can be discharged from the container at a

controlled rate.




Most common air compressor


✓ -:- Reciprocating




Air compressors are sometimes called


✓ -:- air pumps




Air compressors can be powered by:


✓ -:- (1) electric motors;

(2) internal combustion engines; or


(3) steam turbines



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Explosions & air compressors


✓ -:- If there is a build up of flammable gases (ex: in service stations

and workshops), those gases are heavier than air and fall to the floor

before spreading outward. These gases are easily ignited by sparks

and high temperatures--which INCLUDES the heat generated by an

air compressor.




To avoid explosions w/ air compressors


✓ -:- Raise air compressor at LEAST 5 feet above ground level so that

no flammable gases are drawn into the compressor. To meet the

height requirement you can place compressor on a shelf or bench OR

the air receiver tank may be turned and stood on end w/ the air

compressor bolted to the top of the tank.




Power to air compressor


✓ -:- entire unit is driven by an electric motor. Motor activates a

series of drive belts. Belts power the moving parts of the unit--like w/

power steering and alternator in automobile




Compression Chamber operation




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