EP REFRIGERATION+AIR CONDIT.TECHNOLOGY
EP REFRIGERATION+AIR CONDIT.TECHNOLOGY
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ISBN: 2810020000397
Author: TOMCZYK
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 16, Problem 1RQ

True or False: Pneumatic controls are explosion-proof.

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Explosion condition for pneumatic control.

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Many of the machines, buildings and industrial installation were control with pneumatic control. The pneumatic control is one of the easy controls to operate. A mechanical operate can easily understand the control and work. Generally it works with air or other fluid. It eliminates the use of electric in the control. So, there is no chance of explosion in pneumatic control. There are many of the advantages given as follows:

  • Simple to understand and simple in use.
  • They are safe and explosion proof.
  • They are versatile and reliable.
  • Lower cost.

Conclusion:

So, the statement is true that pneumatic controls are explosion proof.

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