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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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Which are the two major categories of pressure regulators?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period when the capacitor gets to 5τ?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for additional equipment. Which of the installations below would also require a 2.5 mm minimum water gauge flow to be maintained?
(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?
The prefix "Micro" can be expressed as?
(310104b)There are many different valves to be used for different processes. Which of the valves below would best be used in a high pressure process?
"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 103.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 145.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.37 is contained in the tank?
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 0-15.5 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 78 kPa
The properties of a gas are unique to its molecular make-up. Which of the terms below would best be defined as "the point at and above which vapor of the substance cannot be liquefied, no matter how much pressure is applied."?
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?
The CEC has classified hazardous areas by a specific set of terms. Which of the answers below contains those terms in the correct order?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
(310104b) Valves are a piece of equipment that needs to be replaced over time. Before removing,or servicing, an high pressure in-line valve, which of the procedures is the worker also responsible for?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types with specific name describing them. Which of the fittings below would have two tube ends offset and one pipe connector?
The prefix "Kilo" can be expressed as?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
(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?
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would prevent overshoot of the Zero?
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?
If there was a need to provide a regulated output pressure with no distrubances from varying inlet and downstream pressures, which of the devices below would be used?
Solve for the missing angle.
"Is not designed for continuous occupancy, and has limited or restricted means for entry or exit." This statement best describes which of the following terms?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 90 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 5.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.065 m^2
State 3 ⅞ as a mixed fraction.
Before entering a container to work, your Journeyman asks for a gas test to be done. The foreman agrees and puts the sniffer close to the floor of the container. Of the following answers, which gas would he be testing for?
There are several common precision measurement tools available in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the tool pictured below?
All safety enclosures are tested in the factory to certify the maximum pressure released in an explosion that it can withstand. Which of the answers below would describe the testing required for a explosion-proof enclosure?
When 15 C passes by a point in a wire in 7 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
A piece of metal with a length 13 1/4" is cut into 2 pieces. If one piece is 5 3/4' long, determine the length of the other piece.
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?
There are several components to a properly soldered joint. Which of the components below would be used during soldering to remove the oxide layer?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
If a battery has a rating of 90 Ah, theoretically it could provide 4.5 A for how long?
Copper tube is commonly available in two types of tempers. Which of the answers below best describes a tube that is slowly heated and cooled providing a soft flexible result?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as distance", is a description of which mathematical term?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
A parallel circuit reacts in specific ways to the addition of a resistive load. Which of the answers below best describes the reaction to an increase in resistive load?
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.
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "C"?
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
Gasses react to the increase or decrease of pressure in measurable ways. Which of the terms below describes the reaction of an enclosed gas to a pressure increase?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a field device that has a minimum of 1.3 volts it can develop or contain?
"Either of two angles that added together produce an angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(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?
Absolute and relative temperature scales each have their [own names for Imperial and SI scales. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the SI relative temperature scale?
"A triangle in which all three sides are equal." is a description of which mathematical term?
"A quantity, such as mass, length, or speed, that is completely specified by its magnitude and has no direction." is a description of which mathematical term?
(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??
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage drop over R1, if R1= 3 ohms, R2= 5 ohms, R3= 7 ohms, R4= 6 ohms and the battery produces 24 V?
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?
When 30 C passes by a point in a wire in 9 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
"A flow characteristic that provides maximum change in flow rate at initial valve stroke opening." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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?
Calculate the force, in newtons, which is developed to a circular diaphragm with a diameter of 75 cm, when a a pressure of 56 kPa is applied:
(310103d) There are several essential components to a pressure regulator. Which of the components below would be used as a restricting element?
(310105d) When dealing with displacement, there are two qualifiers used. Which of the answers below would be a quantity that is fully described by a numerical value alone?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below can be best described as, "the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water."?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 145 kPag?
1 pound force is equal to
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 only?
Occupational exposure limits have threshold limits. There are three of these threshold limits that are used, of the answers provided, which is not a value used?
(310104d) Control valves have a number of accessories that they can use for a variety of applications. Which of the answers below would be best reflect the common accessory for valve plug placement accuracy?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would have the highest pressure transmission rate during operation?
Locking out energy sources physically is a vital part of servicing valves. Which of the valves below would you use a circular lockout device on the handle?
Within the umbrella of intrinsically safe loops, there are several sub-categories and classifications. Which of the terms below would best be describe a barrier that blocks any excess voltage from gaining access to a hazardous area?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
"A fraction that is less than one, with the numerator less than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
In the WHIMIS system, the workplace labels must display 3 pieces of information. Of the answers provided, choose the one that is not needed.
(310103d) There are several different designs of regulator. The setpoint in a spring-loaded regulator is controlled by which of the answers below?
"Change (variance) In total amounts expressed as percentages." is the description of which term?
An absolute presser gauge is giving a reading of 7.8 PSI(a). Convert this reading to PSI(g) assuming a local barometric pressure of 11.3 PSI(a).
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of soldering iron below would a soldering pencil best refer to?
If the total error is 1.3 and the dead band error is 0.7, what is the hysteresis value?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.25 psig to 1.5 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 20 psig in the relay output occurs.
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank that is 6.7 meters high, with a liquid that has a density of 1200 kg/m³?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
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?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of those classifications is correctly represented by the following symbol?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is exerted in all directions." is one of the principles of which answer below?
A 100V power supply is outputting 2A, what size of resistor is in the circuit?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
If heat is added to a metal, does it expand?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
(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?