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ts19998

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The chamber located above the diaphragm of a single-stage regulator is which of the following?
 
  a. Lower chamber c. High-pressure chamber
  b. Pressure-relief valve d. Adjustable regula-tor

Question 2

What device helps reduce high-pressure gases from cylinders or bulk storage units to a lower working pressure?
 
  a. Regulator c. Bourdon gauge
  b. Kinetic tube d. Thorpe tube



ririgirl15

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The high-pressure chamber is located above the diaphragm and contains a valve stem that will close the inlet when the pressure reaches its setting.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
The regulator is the only device in which pressure is regulated. The other devices relate to flow.



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