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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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If a closed tank is pressurized to 14 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 30 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.87 is contained in the tank
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best describe a major difference between metal conduit and cable tray?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described a physical barrier at the open end of a process pipe?
Isolating process lines with a physical barrier is one of the steps for safe field servicing of a control valve. Which of the blank types below would best be described as having a blind and a spacer together in one assembly?
(310104a) There are only two major parts to a sliding stem control valve assembly. Which of the components below would best be described as a device that regulates flow with differential pressure??
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. When measuring the force applied to the entire area of a solid, which of the answers below are you trying to measure?
What is the name of the part of a drill bit that gets fitted into the drill spindle?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
Even though explosion safety equipment must be able to deal with extreme pressures, maintenance must also be allowed to occur. Which of the enclosures below would allow for both maintenance and protection from explosion?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R2, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force." is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
There are several properties to a circuit. Which of the terms below best defines the opposition to a change in current?
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to, prior to any work, the administrative procedures to be in place?
Many electrical properties are a measured quantity, needing a unit of measurement. Which of the units below would be the correct unit of measurement for inductance?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for flammable material?
Synthetic slings can be selected for a task specific application. Which of the sling property below would allow a nylon sling to be used in an explosive atmosphere?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is Amperes of the circuit?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standards set for employers?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
Piping material that is non-ferrous is most common in lower temperature services. Which of the answers below would best be classified as a "non-ferrous" material?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, verifying energy sources in work area are without power, would be which of the steps below?
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the Imperial absolute temperature scale?
Which term can be defined as the pressure measured from absolute zero?
Both °F and °C are used in industry currently. Which of the answers below correctly identifies 145 °C to °F?
"This workplace hazard consists of substances, mixtures and materials that can be classified according to their health risks and dangers." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
Covert 6 ¹¹⁄₁₃ to an improper fraction.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
A pneumatic level transmitter, with an output range of 20-100 kPa, is being used to assess the fluid level in a cylinder though an input range of 0-12 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would move as the direct result of the rotation of the torque shaft?
(310105d) The amount of power an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the units below would be equal to 1 hp of power?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area with easily ignitable fibers or flyings, but the concentration of these fibers or flyings are not in quantities that would produce ignitable mixtures?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
convert 56.7 psi to kPa.
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve ensuring contamination free parts and soldering tip?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to conductor type and use?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 121.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 175.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.56 is contained in the tan
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that prevents the process from passing into the electrical conduit in the event of the initial seal failure?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be the most sensitive to pressure changes?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
What is the area of a semi-circle with a diameter of 2.45m?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the voltage when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be leak-proof at any temperature or pressure
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for oxidizing material?
What is the density of water?
(310101c) Although soldered fittings for tube can be used on pressure and DWV applications, there are some differences between the fittings. Which of the answers below describes one of the major differences that the DWV fittings have when compared to pressure fittings??
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
(310104a) There are numerous components to a valve. Which of the components below would best be referred to as a gland that seals the dynamic portion of the valve against leakage?
(310102n) The Canadian Electrical code (CEC) encompasses all standards for electrical/instrumentation work. Which of the sections of that code below would relate best to the grounding of transformer circuits for instruments?
Of the methods to render a container safe for hotwork, which of the following is the most common and most effective?
Explosion-proof equipment has several components that make it effective. Which of the components below is a requirement for equipment to be considered explosion-proof?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
State the number 236.478 x 10¹¹ using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "is the pressure required to liquefy a gas at its critical temperature."?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A ______ in per unit volume temperature of a conductor, offers ______ resistance to current"
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
"Is a triangle with two congruent sides and congruent base angles." is a description of which mathematical term?
In the SI system, the unit of force is?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as the number of magnetic lines of flux that pass through a certain point on a surface?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "7"?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
Materials with one to three electrons in their valence shell are considered what?
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the voltage delivered to the field device?
To preform a "Span" adjustment the order of the step(s) is/are?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If a closed tank is pressurized to 145.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 156.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.67 is contained in the tan
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a moment balance negative feedback system in the creation of an output signal?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁n₂T₂=P₂V₂n₁T₁"?
There are many different types and styles of tubing in industry, but they can all be grouped into categories. Which of the answers below best represents all of the categories of tubing?
A lithium cell can produce about _____ times the voltage of an alkaline cell.
A control valve is to have a stem travel of 5.6 cm. The diaphragm in use has an area of 0.09m². What strength of spring must be used if the desired pressure change from from 40 kPa to 110 kPa will fully stroke the valve?