Deck 8: Pressure Control

Question 1

Tolerance in most switches is about 2%; ____________________ is about 1%.

Answer 1

accuracy

Question 2

____________________ pressure sensors are the preferred choice because they can withstand higher overpressure and are more resistant to pressure spikes.

Answer 2

Ceramic

Question 3

In application, the pressure switch contact may be substituted for the limit switch contact.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

A pressure ____________________ utilizes semiconductor strain gauges that are epoxy-bonded to a metal diaphragm.

Question 5

The pressure switch is used to transfer information concerning pressure to an electrical circuit.

Question 6

The ____ pressure switch is interchangeable with existing electromechanical pressure switches.

A) sealed piston
B) Bourdon tube
C) diaphragm
D) solid state

Question 7

The ____ pressure switch consists of a disk with convolutions around the edge.

A) sealed piston
B) Bourdon tube
C) diaphragm
D) solid state

Question 8

The ____ pressure switch can withstand large pressure changes and high overpressures.

A) sealed piston
B) Bourdon tube
C) diaphragm
D) solid state

Question 9

With the use of programmable controllers in industry, the measurement of pressure has become much less important.

Question 10

The ____ pressure switch is extremely sensitive. It senses peak pressures.

A) sealed piston
B) Bourdon tube
C) diaphragm
D) solid state