Sample Questions (Lectures 1 to 6)

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Specify 4 types of utilities used in industrial plants.

Which section of ASME codes is used for construction of process piping?
Which diagram has the least amount of details and information?
What does the word PFD and P&ID stand for?
What kind of information is shown on a PFD diagram?
In a P&ID diagram the following scheme is used for piping specifications. What does
each code refers to?

7. State the meaning of the four symbols shown on P&ID diagrams.

8. The control loop for temperature on an equipment is shown. Place the name of each
piece in the correct location.
a. Temperature controller
b. Temperature element (sensor)
c. Temperature transmitter (converts measured temperature to electrical signal)

9. Which element in stainless steel prevents it from corrosion?

10. How does carbon steel manufactured?
11.In underground applications of carbon steel, which method is used for protections
against corrosion?
12.The type of pipe that is formed by piercing a solid with a billet is called

13.Which type of pipe manufacturing process does this figure represent?

14. Write the name of each fitting.

15. How can centrifugal pumps increase the pressure of the fluid?
16. Define NPSHR (net positive suction head required).
17. In which applications is reciprocating pumps preferred over centrifugal pumps?
18. Show the installation of a pumping system with a diagram. Each part should be
stated clearly.
19. Write the name of each valve with its P&ID symbol

20. For each application, determine the suitable type of valve

a. Applications as shut-off valves
b. Flow control
c. High pressure and high temperature water or steam service
d. protection against reverse flow
21.Write the name of various parts for the ejectors shown below

22. What is the definition of shock wave in an ejector?

23. Write a short description about the function of each part in a centrifugal
compressor.
a. Stationary inlet guide vanes
b. Diffuser (stator)
c. Thrust bearing
d. Journal bearings
24. What is the definition of surge and stonewall (choke) in centrifugal compressors?

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Process lines in a PFD are shown by dashed lines.

The PFD diagram is drawn exactly to the scale of the equipment.
The complete control loops are shown in P&ID diagram.
The isometric drawings are used in fabrication of pipe lines.
Cast iron is suitable for pressurized applications.
In pipes with NPS lower than 12 inches, the outside diameter of the pipe is greater
than NPS.
7. A pipe of SCH 40 has a greater thickness than SCH 80 of the same NPS.
8. In pump installations, NPSHa can be lower than NPSHr.
9. In pumping system with positive NPSH (flow from top), the flat side of eccentric
reducer is faced upward.
10. In an ejector shock wave, is the point when flow turns from supersonic velocity to
subsonic velocity.
11.Reciprocating compressors are used for low pressure ratios and high flow rates of
gases.
12. In an integral compressor the driving motor is mounted on the compressor.