JOBSITE JARGON

Match the terminology you hear in the field to the correct definition or function by May 8, 2023 and enter for your chance to win a Kane-78 iD-Safe personal carbon monoxide alarm and ID holder with a CO measurement range of 0-300ppm. This contest is open to Mechanical Business subscribers in Canada.

Send your answers to kerry.turner@mechanicalbusiness.com or enter online at mechanicalbusiness.com.

EXAMPLE:

5) Helium spectrographic analysis H) A leak detection process pioneered for use in the Eichler Home by Anderson Radiant Heating in 1992. Answer 5,H

A) The quality of closeness to a specified value under stated conditions. Usually expressed as uncertainty – the maximum deviation to be expected between a reading or output and the actual value being measured.

B) The number of analog-to-digital conversions performed per second by a digital instrument.

C) The standard unit for measuring the relative strength of a signal parameter such as power or voltage.

D) Reference point for an electrical system. Often used to indicate an earth connection or negative side of a DC supply.

E) The movement of heat energy by radiation, convection, or evaporation from one source to another.

F) One of three tools that measures alternating current (ac) or ac voltage.

G) The disintegration or deterioration of the tubing metal beyond a repairable condition.

H) A leak detection process pioneered for use in the Eichler Home by Anderson Radiant Heating in 1992.

I) Chemical reaction resulting in the degradation of the tubing metals.

J) To determine the indication or output of a device with respect to a standard.

K) A pressure reading using ambient air pressure as the reference.