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AME Unit 6 - AIR SYSTEMS AND PRESSURIZATION
Aircraft A/C and Pressurization, control valves
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Aviation
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03/30/2012

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Term
Bleed Air Pressure Regulator and Shut Off Valve
Definition
Controls air between Engines and Air Flow Check Valve at 95 +/- 15 psi
Term
BAPRSOV
Definition
Bleed Air Pressure Regulator and Shut Off Valve
Term
Bleed Air Over Pressure Switch
Definition
Sends signal to ACS Temp/Flow Controller when pressure reaches 150 - 160 psi to have ACS T/F Controller de-energize solenoid on BAPROSOV, causing it to close.
Term
Primary and Secondary Heat Exchanges
Definition
Metal Casing with ducts transport bleed air through this and fins to direct ram air flow across its ducts.
Term
Primary Heat Exchange
Definition
Provides Initial Cooling of hot engine Bleed Air
Term
Secondary Heat Exchange
Definition
Cooling of compressed partially cooled air from compressor section of turbine/compressor
Term
Primary and Secondary Ejector Valves and Ejectors
Definition
Term
Rate of Ascent's effect on the body
Definition
This can cause discomfort due to rapid expansion of gases
Term
The Human Body
Electricity
The Engine
RAM Air
Solar Radiation
Definition
Five Sources of aircraft heat
Term
Bleed Air Over Pressure Switch
Definition
Pressure Activated Electrical Switch
Term
Pressurized Area
- Source of Compressed Air
- Method of Conditioning Air
- Method of Controlling Pressure
- Method of Controlling Cabin Pressure Differential
Definition
These are the five basic requirements of an air-conditioning and pressurization system.
Term
Bleed Air Over Pressure Switch
Definition
Closes BAPROSOV when an over pressure condition of 150 to 160 psi exists
Term
BTU
Definition
British Thermal Unit
Term
FMPRV
Definition
Flow Modulating Pressure Regulating Valve
Term
Temperature
Relative Humidity
Definition
The two factors that affect body comfort
Term
A Rise in Temperature and Pressure
Definition
This is what occurs to air molecules during the compression phase.
Term
Compressed Hot Air
Definition
This type of air is used by a basic Air to Air, Air conditioning System to create refrigerated air.
Term
Modulating and Positive Position Valves
Definition
The two types of Airflow Valves
Term
Positive Position
Definition
These types of valves are used as shutoff valves.
Term
Electric
Pneumatic
Electro/Pneumatic Valves
Definition
The three methods of actuation for valves.
Term
Modulating Valve
Definition
This type of valve can assume any position between full open and full closed.
Term
Modulating
Definition
This term effectively means always adjusting in the A/C system
Term
FMPRV
Definition
This component regulates the airflow to the compressor section of the Compressor/Turbine at 85psi +/- 15psi
Term
BAPRSOV
Definition
This component regulates the airflow from the compressor section of the Engine at 95psi +/- 15psi.
Term
Bleed Air Pressure Regulator and Shut Off Valve
Definition
Electro Pneumatic
Modulating
Butterfly
Spring-loaded Closed
Between A/C System Components and Engine Compressor
Term
BTU
Definition
The amount of energy needed to raise one lb. of water by 1 degree.
Term
Cabin Flow Valve
Definition
This component controls the volume of refrigerated air to the cabin/cockpit
Term
FMPRV Pressure Sensor
Definition
This component sends an electrical signal to the ACS temp/flow controller to control the position of the FMPRV
Term
Primary Heat Exchanger
Definition
This component provides initial cooling of the hot engine bleed air.
Term
Purpose of the Primary and Secondary Ejectors
Definition
These components eject Hot Engine Bleed Air into the H/E Ram Air exit ducts to create suction and draw air across the Heat Exchangers.
Term
Water Extractor
Definition
This component is located between the Turbine Section of the Turbine/Compressor and Cabin/Avionics Distribution Valve.
Term
ACS Temp/Flow Controller
Cabin Flow Valve
Cabin Add Heat Valve
Cabin Flow/Temp Sensor
Cabin Temperature Control Panel
Cabin Overtemp Sensor
Definition
These components maintain temperature control for the cabin.
Term
Pneumatic
Positive Position
Butterfly
Spring loaded open
Definition
Description of the Avionics Ram Air Valve
Term
BAPRSOV
Definition
Bleed Air Pressure Regulator Shut Off Valve
Term
Electro-Pneumatic
Positive Position
Butterfly
Spring loaded open
Definition
Description of the Cabin Ram Air Valve
Term
Purpose of ACS Temp/Flow Controller
Definition
Receives, interprets, and transmits electrical signals to various components of A/C system and Avionics cooling system.
Term
Description of ACS Temp/Flow Controller
Definition
Metal Case containing all electrical circuitry of A/C comps
Term
Description of Cabin Pressure and Temperature Control Panels: Pressure Control Panel
Definition
- Pressurized Cabin Dump/Ground Check Switch
- Canopy OPEN/SEALED switch
- Differential pressure gauge
Term
Description of Cabin Pressure and Temperature Control Panels: Temperature Control Panel
Definition

- Air Cycle System switch

- AC/MODE switch

- Ejectors switch

- Thumb Wheel (Cabin Temp)

- Temperature gauge

Term
Description of BAPROSOV
Definition
- Electro-Pneumatic
- Modulating
- Butterfly
- Spring-loaded closed
Term
Description of Bleed Air Over Pressure Switch
Definition
Pressure activated Electrical Switch
Term
Description of Bleed Air Check Valve
Definition
Dual Flapper, Spring loaded to the closed position
Term
Description of Primary and Secondary Heat Ex-changers
Definition
Metal Casing with ducts to transport bleed air through the H/E and fins to direct ram air flow across the H/E ducts.
Term
Description of Flow Modulating Pressure Regulating Valve Pressure Sensor
Definition
Electric Pressure Sensor
Term
Purpose of Flow Modulating Pressure Regulating Valve Pressure Sensor
Definition
Senses partially cooled air pressure between FMPRV and Compressor section of Turbine/Compressor for positioning of FMPRV
Term
Description of Turbine/Compressor
Definition
Centrifugal compressor and turbine wheel mounted on a common shaft
Term
Purpose of Turbine/Compressor
Definition
Compresses Partially cooled air, directs it to Secondary H/E for temperature reduction, then to turbine for expansion to further reduce temperature and pressure.
Term
Description of Turbine/Compressor Protective Temperature Sensor
Definition
Fluid Filled Pneumatic Bleed off Thermostat
Term
Purpose of Turbine/Compressor Protective Temperature Sensor
Definition
Protects Turbine/Compressor from overtemp condition
Term
Description of Water Extractor
Definition
In-line integral duct device, which uses a helix and water shave off collector
Term
Description of Ice Sensor
Definition
Electrical pressure sensor
Term
Purpose of Ice Sensor
Definition
detects back pressure due to ice build-up in Water Extractor
Term
Description of Anti-Ice Add Heat Valve
Definition
- Electro-Pneumatic
- Modulating
- Butterfly
- Spring-loaded closed
Term
Purpose of Anti-Ice Add Heat Valve
Definition
Maintains Turbine outlet Temperature to stop ice build-up in the Water Extractor
Term
Description of Cabin/Avionics Distribution Valve
Definition
- Electric
- Modulating
- Butterfly
Term
Purpose of Cabin/Avionics Distribution Valve
Definition
Controls amount of Refrigerated Air to the Avionics Cooling System and the Cabin Cooling System
Term
Description of Cabin Flow Valve
Definition
- Electric
- Modulating
- Butterfly
Term
Purpose of Cabin Flow Valve
Definition
Controls volume of refrigerated air entering cabin Cooling System
Term
Description of Cabin Add Heat Valve
Definition
- Electro-Pneumatic
- Modulating
- Butterfly
- Spring-Loaded Closed
Term
Purpose of Cabin Add Heat Valve
Definition
Regulates amount of hot engine bleed air mixing with the refrigerated air to control temperature in the cockpit/cabin.
Term
Description of Cabin Over Temperature Sensor
Definition
Fluid filled pneumatic bleed off thermostat
Term
Purpose of Cabin Over Temperature Sensor
Definition
Prevents excessive temperature build-up in the cockpit/cabin in the event of Temperature Control System malfunction
Term
Description of Cabin Flow/Temperature Sensor
Definition
Electrical flow/temperature sensor
Term
Purpose of Cabin Flow/Temperature Sensor
Definition
Senses the flow/temperature of the Conditioned Air entering the cockpit/cabin.
Term
Description of Cabin Ram Air Valve
Definition
- Electro-pneumatic
- Positive Position
- Butterfly
- Spring-loaded open
Term
Purpose of Cabin Ram Air Valve
Definition
Provides RAM air to the cockpit/cabin in the event the Air-conditioning system is shutdown manually or by system malfunction.
Term
Components of Temperature Control
Definition
- ACS Temp/Flow Controller
- Cabin Flow Valve
- Cabin Add Heat Valve
- Cabin Flow/Temp Sensor
- Cabin Temperature Control Panel
- Cabin Over Temperature Sensor
Term
Purpose of Temperature Control
Definition
Maintains desired temperature in cockpit/cabin
Term
Description of Avionics Pressure Sensor
Definition
Pressure Activated electrical sensor
Term
Purpose of Avionics Pressure Sensor
Definition
Provides electrical signals for the ACS Temp/Flow Controller in relation to duct pressure
Term
Description of Avionics Temperature Sensor
Definition
Electrical temperature sensor
Term
Purpose of Avionics Temperature Sensor
Definition
Provides electrical signals for the ACS Temp/Flow Controller in relation to duct temperature.
Term
Description of Avionics Ram Air Valve
Definition
- Pneumatic
- Butterfly
- Spring-loaded open
Term
Purpose of Avionics Ram Air Valve
Definition
Augments Avionics Cooling system with RAM air
Term
Purpose of Avionics Ram Air Servo
Definition
Monitors the differential pressure across the FMPRV
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