Practice question

Why are check valves installed in the inlet ports of service reservoirs?

  1. To allow air to vent to the atmosphere when pressure is too high
  2. To prevent air from leaking back to the supply reservoir if a line breaks upstream
  3. To regulate the air flow speed to the brake chambers
  4. To filter dirt and oil out of the incoming compressed air

Answer: B — To prevent air from leaking back to the supply reservoir if a line breaks upstream

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