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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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If a closed tank is pressurized to 30 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 45 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "ƪ" represent?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
"A valve that has a low pressure drop at high flow rates.", is the best description of which of the terms below?
If a battery has a rating of 120 Ah, theoretically it could provide 12 A for how long?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
The MSDS for each controlled product must be:
There are many terms associated with "Energy". Which term below is correctly described as, "done on an object when an applied energy moves it through a distance"?
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
What power of soldering station is used for electronic soldering?
"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?
How is the term "Cv" calculated?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
A _________ has the air connection usually under of the diaphragm.
A tight seal to the face is required by all respirators. This is a critical element in which of the following type(s) of respirator? Of the options below, choose the best answer.
Solve for the hypotenuse.
(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?
In the fraction A/B, is B the denominator?
There are numerous methods to mount instruments properly. Which of the methods below is shown in the picture?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
The best description for "Zero adjustment" in relation to calibrating instruments is which of the following?
What is the SI unit of pressure?
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for the alignment for the path of travel of the valve plug?
There is a safe ratio for the use of extension ladders. If there is a ladder extending 18 ft vertically, how far from the wall should the base of the ladder be?
Batteries come in two common varieties. Which of the terms below can relate best to a rechargeable cell?
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?
In industry, there are several types of protection used to reduce the risk of explosion. Which of the methods of protection below would explosion-proof equipment be primary used?
1 pound force is equal to
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "1/2" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 3A
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "3" in the picture below?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the increased speed of supplying the actuator with air?
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a measuring element?
If a battery has a rating of 60 Ah, theoretically it could provide 3.3 A for how long?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
State the number 7.428 using scientific notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "C"?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the workers rights and responsibilities?
If, for every 12 C of charge, 50 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
There are many different parts to a galvanically isolated barrier. Which of the components below limits the voltage in a short circuit condition?
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
The main function of a valve positioner is which of the below?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
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?
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. Which of the loading element designs below would have to slowest response to changes in downstream pressures?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"A quantity having direction as well as magnitude," is a description of which mathematical term?
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?
(310104a) The valve body contains some of the vital components in a valve. Which of the components below would be responsible for a valves flow characteristic?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
(310104d) Valve positioners provide several advantages over standard valves. Which of the advantages below would best relate to the addition or release of air from the actuator to achieve proper plug placement?
Choose the correct order of mathmatical operations.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would best be used when connecting 4 tubes together?
Stress affects metals in several different ways. Which of the answers below would best be described as the permanent deformation at a slow rate?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a glass core?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
If, for every 10 C of charge, 40 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
When wire rope is used for lifting purposes, there are several safety factors involved. Which of the answers below best represents the safety factor for transporting workers?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 2 fixed terminals and a sliding contact?
The perimeter of a Triangle is calculated with which correct equation?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
There are several different items involved in removing or installing a flanged control valve. Which of the items below provides the seal between the flanges?
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 visual indicator only?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
What are the three areas of WHMIS?
There are a number of factors determining the resistance to current of a material. Which one of the terms below would be best described as "A greater amount of free electrons reside in a conductor of greater diameter per linear unit."
(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 Class 2 circuits that are controlled remotely?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "N" represent?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
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 components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for converting a measured PV into an output signal?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Convert 75kPa to Kpa(a) Barometer is 97.8 kPaa
"A pneumatic relay that is used to reduce the time lag in pneumatic circuits by reproducing pneumatic signals with high-volume and or high-pressure output." is the best description of which term below?
The equation to calculate density is?
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
There are several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "5"?
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?
State the number 40.021 x 10⁻¹ using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
The following statement is the best description of which of the terms below, "The electric dynamic that sustains the charge difference in a circuit."?
Which of the terms below is best described by the statement, "Current flows from the positive terminal to the negative"?
To move 250 C across two points. when the voltage is 20 V, how much energy is required?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of yellow represent?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the to an open circuit. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction of the total line resistance to an open circuit?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?