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POWERPLANT FIRE PROTECTION EXAM QUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT ANSWERS!!
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POWERPLANT FIRE PROTECTION EXAMQUESTIONS WITH 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS!!
When any portion of the sensor tube is exposed to fire temps, gas-absorption
material releases gas which increases pressure to a level that closes a
diaphragm switch. This statement best describe what system? Answer -
Systron-Donner
What is the principle operation of the Kidde continuous loop fire detection
system sensor? Answer - Core Resistance Material, which prevents current
flow at normal temperatures
What is an advantage of wiring the Spot Detectors in parallel to each other?
Answer - An open may exist in the detector circuit without affecting system
operations
Name the type of fire detection system that uses rate of temperature rise as a
basis for its operating principle? Answer - Thermocouple
When the temperature is reduced to normal levels, the gas absorption material
reabsorbs the gas and the pressure drops, thus opening the switch and cutting
off the alarm. This best describes which system? Answer - Systron-Donner and
Lindberg
In a turbine-engine nacelle, over heat conditions can develop as a result of?
Answer - A cracked compressor housing, leaking bleed-air ducts, burn through
a combustor and burns through or other leaks on exhaust
, What is the purpose of isolating the reference thermocouple installed in the
thermocouple type fire detection system? Answer - So that the reference
signal will not be affected by engine heat
In a typical fire extinguishing system for a light twin engine airplane, how is the
extinguishing system activated? Answer - The extinguisher is activated by
opening the guard and pressing the FIRE light
In the fenwal continuous fire detection and overheat system, the sensing
element responds to what? Answer - A specified degree of elevated
temperatures at any point along its entire length.
The continuous fire warning system designed by Walter Kidde utilizes a sensing
element comprised of what? Answer - A pair of sensing elements mounted on
a pre-shaped, rigid support tube assembly.
What precautions should be taken while installing and removing fire bottle
squibs? Answer - Short out the pins to prevent accidental discharge from static
electricity
a___disk and___ disk retain the nitrogen charge and fire extinguishing agent in
a high rate of discharge (HRD)
container. Answer - Breakable, Fusible
The fire-extinguishing agent is discharged into? Answer - The areas between
the engine and the surrounding cowling
The discharge cartridge is an electrically fired explosive unit that provides?
Answer - Force to rupture the disk seal in the outlet port of the container and
release the extinguishing agent to the deployment lines.
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