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What happens to the waste when the flush switch is pressed?
What happens to the waste when the flush switch is pressed?
- The flush valve closes to contain the waste.
- The waste is stored indefinitely in the tank.
- The waste is transported to the tank by differential pressure from the vacuum system. (correct)
- The waste is directly vented overboard immediately.
How does the vacuum system operate efficiently above an altitude of 16000 feet?
How does the vacuum system operate efficiently above an altitude of 16000 feet?
- Low ambient air pressure generates enough differential pressure. (correct)
- The waste is transported by gravity due to lower atmospheric pressure.
- It relies solely on the vacuum blower for operation.
- It requires manual intervention to flush the waste.
What activates the vacuum blower below an altitude of 16000 feet?
What activates the vacuum blower below an altitude of 16000 feet?
- A timer that resets every few minutes.
- An altitude pressure switch. (correct)
- The flush valve that remains open.
- A manual switch operated by the user.
What role does the liquid separator play in the vacuum system?
What role does the liquid separator play in the vacuum system?
What is the result of pressing the flush switch when the vacuum blower is active?
What is the result of pressing the flush switch when the vacuum blower is active?
What activates a vacuum blower when below an altitude of 16000 feet?
What activates a vacuum blower when below an altitude of 16000 feet?
What is the purpose of the differential pressure in the system when the flush valve opens?
What is the purpose of the differential pressure in the system when the flush valve opens?
How does the vacuum blower affect the tank pressure?
How does the vacuum blower affect the tank pressure?
What happens to the air from the waste tank before it is vented overboard?
What happens to the air from the waste tank before it is vented overboard?
What atmospheric condition is essential for the vacuum system to function efficiently?
What atmospheric condition is essential for the vacuum system to function efficiently?
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Study Notes
Vacuum Toilet System
- The vacuum system uses differential pressure to transport waste to the tank.
- At altitudes above 16,000 feet, ambient air pressure provides enough differential pressure for the system to function.
- Below 16,000 feet, an altitude pressure switch activates a vacuum blower.
- The blower reduces tank pressure when the flush switch is pressed, creating the necessary differential pressure.
- A liquid or water separator connects the vacuum system to the tank.
- The separator removes moisture and waste particles from the air before it's vented overboard by the vacuum blower.
Vacuum Toilet System Operation
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A vacuum system transports waste to the tank using differential pressure.
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Above 16,000 feet, low ambient air pressure creates enough differential pressure for efficient operation.
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Below 16,000 feet, an altitude pressure switch activates a vacuum blower.
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The vacuum blower decreases the tank pressure when the flush switch is pressed.
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The vacuum system connects to the tank through a liquid/water separator.
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The liquid/water separator removes moisture and waste particles from the tank air before it is vented overboard.
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