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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 80 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 2.7 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.08 m^2
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "4 mm-SS-1.452" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "4 mm" refer to?
"An adjustment that, without affecting the base point, changes the shape of the curve" is the definition of which adjustment?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of expending the accumulated energy in a capacitor?
"If a worker is injured or has an accident on the jobsite, they must report it as soon as possible to the employer." The act that best encompasses this statement is which of the following?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
"The distance around the outside edge of a two-dimensional shape." is the definition of which mathematical term?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
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?
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 4572 cm to yards.
"This type of respirator has two different types that are available. These are continuous flow, and pressure demand respirators. " This statement best describes which of the following respirators?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. What is the voltage drop at R1?
There are two different ways of identifying general purpose tube. If you see "⅜ in-SS-0.036" printed on the outside of the tube, what would the "0.036" refer to?
(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 circuits that are isolated?
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the elements below are you affecting when you adjust spring compression?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
(310105d) The output of an applied force uses is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "W" as it's unit of measurement?
What are the two types of magnet?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be moderately sensitive to pressure changes?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a galvanically isolated barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
(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?
There are many terms for specific electrical components. Which of the components below is best described as a passive electronic component that stores energy in the form of an electrostatic field?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
"A proportion of a whole expressed as a number between 0 and 100 rather than as a fraction."
There are two types of designations in Alberta for trades. Which of the answers below is the one condition that separates them?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for workers?
In the SI system of measurements, there are several symbols used for magnetism. Which of the measurement units below would represent "relative permeability"?
To solder a joint, there are steps that need to be followed to succeed. Which of the steps below would involve having the solder flow toward the heat over the joint?
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?
The Si unit for measuring force is the Newton. Which of the answers below correctly states the proper formula to calculate this unit?
What is the gain if nozzle backpressure changes from 1.35 psig up to 2.5 psig, and the relay output changes from 4 psig to 17 psig?
"An adjustment that shifts the entire scale the same amount up or down" is the definition of which adjustment?
Biological Hazards can be further broken down into subsections. Of the answers below, one is not a biological hazard, choose the answer that doesn't fit.
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."
(310104d) A control valve is one of many FCEs that are used in industry. Which of the answers below reflects the relationship between a control valve and the process variable?
What are the 2 major parts of a control valve?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the thorough, precise safety details for government agencies?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid volume does not affect pressure." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a low purge gas pressure audible alarm and fuse only?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of removing oxides and sulfides as well as refining the grain of the steel?
14.696 psia is equal to?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical energy."
Gauge pressure is?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
Lenz Law states:
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI absolute temperature scale?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would positively pressurized equipment be primary used?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
(310102m) The charging and discharging of a capacitor is a mathematical relationship. In the equation, τ=R x C, which of the answers below would best refer to the "C"?
In the WHMIS system, "Corrosive materials" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 75 MPag??
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for infectious material with other toxic effects?
Convert ⅘ to a decimal.
State the number 45.7258 x 10¹¹ using engineering notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
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?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "7" in the picture below?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would non-metallic dust that is electrically conductive belong to?
There are several terms that are used to describe the features of a particular thread type. Which of the terms below would best describe the largest diameter of the thread?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
Convert 0.875 to a fraction.
In a simple circuit, if E=4 V and R=2 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
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?
State the number 13487000 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power absorbed by R3?
What is the mass that is placed on a piston above a gas if the pressure exerted is 78554 Pa on a cylinder that has a 3 cm diameter
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
(310105i) The reaction a solid has to an external force that is applied to it can be measured. Which of the units below corresponds to "Strain" measurement?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would intrinsically safe equipment be primary used?
What provides the seal on the valve stem to prevent leakage of the process?
The basic unit of matter is called?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. In the measurement 65.34 cm +/- 0.7 cm, which of the terms below is represented by the "+/- 0.7 cm"
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
Loss of pressure is a by product of several factors in a piping system. If the length of a straight section of pipe has the diameter doubled, which of the answers below would be the result?