Distributor Valve Functions Quiz
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What is the function of the feed pipe in the air brake system?

  • To supply compressed air to the auxiliary reservoir for brake application (correct)
  • To control the application and release of the brakes
  • To store the compressed air for brake application
  • To connect the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder

    • What is the purpose of the brake pipe in the air brake system?

  • To connect the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder
  • To store the compressed air for brake application
  • To control the application and release of the brakes by varying the air pressure within it (correct)
  • To supply compressed air to the auxiliary reservoir for brake application

    • What happens when the brake pipe pressure is dropped by venting air from the driver’s brake valve?

  • The feed pipe is charged with compressed air at 6 kg/cm^2
  • The distributor valve disconnects the control reservoir from the brake pipe and connects the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder (correct)
  • The distributor valve stores the compressed air for brake application
  • The brake pipe is charged with compressed air at 5 kg/cm^2

    • What does the distributor valve do during the brake application stage?

    <p>It connects the auxiliary reservoir to the brake cylinder, allowing the brake cylinder piston to be pushed outwards for the application of brakes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the auxiliary reservoir in the air brake system?

    <p>To store the compressed air for brake application</p> Signup and view all the answers

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