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Unit 30 - Controls: Purpose and operationPurpose:
Controls are mechanical, electrical, or electro-mechanical components that determine when and how a controlled device will operate or stop operating. A control in its simplest form is a manually operated mechanical device such as a manual shutoff valve. Simple automatic controls can be mechanical, like a pressure relief valve, or electro-mechanical, such as a bi-metal thermostat.
Electrical controls determine when and how power will be delivered to an electrical load. An electrical control, in its simplest form, will apply or remove a voltage to a single load. In more complex control systems, the initial switch of one control will govern the action of another control that may control a load.
Learning Objectives:At the end of this unit you will be able to:
- Describe the basic functions of controls.
- Define common control terms.
- List the function and selection criteria for mechanical controls.
- List the function and selection criteria for electrical controls.
- Describe the interaction of mechanical and electrical control devices.
- Describe troubleshooting procedures for control systems.
- State the propane and natural gas code requirements for controls on appliances over 400,000 Btu/h (120kW).
- Review a control system application to ensure manufacturer and Code requirements are met.
