A35 Study Guide
Fdny permit is required when - Answer Pressure exceeds 100psi unless stored outside
Most common used air compressor - Answer Reciprocating compressor
4 types of compressors - Answer Reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary and solar
Must not be compressed - Answer Flammable gasses
Compressor must be xx ft above the ground - Answer 5ft
One cylinder and one piston - Answer Single stage
More than one cylinder and piston usually called - Answer Multi-stage compressor
Air receiver - Answer Air tank
Unloading valve - Answer Allows air to escape compression chamber under high loads. Ex.start
up
Check valve - Answer Ensures compressed air does not go back into compression chamber
must be installed between compressor head line and unloading valve
Pressure gauge - Answer Indicated pressure inside of air receiver
Pressure relief valve - Answer Allows air to escape when pressure is too high. Operates
automatically
Air intake valve - Answer Fitted with air filter to prevent dust from getting into cylinder
Filter and moisture separator assembly FMSA - Answer Installed between air compressor and
air receiver to prevent moisture and dust from entering receiver
Automatic control device - Answer Controls starting and stopping of compressor
Fdny permit is required when - Answer Pressure exceeds 100psi unless stored outside
Most common used air compressor - Answer Reciprocating compressor
4 types of compressors - Answer Reciprocating, centrifugal, rotary and solar
Must not be compressed - Answer Flammable gasses
Compressor must be xx ft above the ground - Answer 5ft
One cylinder and one piston - Answer Single stage
More than one cylinder and piston usually called - Answer Multi-stage compressor
Air receiver - Answer Air tank
Unloading valve - Answer Allows air to escape compression chamber under high loads. Ex.start
up
Check valve - Answer Ensures compressed air does not go back into compression chamber
must be installed between compressor head line and unloading valve
Pressure gauge - Answer Indicated pressure inside of air receiver
Pressure relief valve - Answer Allows air to escape when pressure is too high. Operates
automatically
Air intake valve - Answer Fitted with air filter to prevent dust from getting into cylinder
Filter and moisture separator assembly FMSA - Answer Installed between air compressor and
air receiver to prevent moisture and dust from entering receiver
Automatic control device - Answer Controls starting and stopping of compressor
