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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Austenitic" piping be?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
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?
When dealing with welding gases and fumes, it is a good practice to limit your exposure to them. The first option to reduce exposure to these fumes and gases is to weld in which of the following locations?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 125.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 186.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.05 is contained in the tan
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 373.15 K?
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "resistance" rating?
1 mechanical, or imperial, horsepower is equal to which of the below?
Hazardous locations are further divided into specific zones and divisions. Which of the answers below would apply if flammable vapours were present for more than 1000 hours a year?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a compressed air system?
The law of electrical charges states that unlike charges attract one another and like charges repel one another.
There are several vital components to a differential pressure unit in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would convey the movement of the drive arm to the range arm?
"Is the side across from a given angle of significance." is the description of which right angle triangle mathematical term?
The CEC generates a gas grouping based on the potential combustion, and results of combustion. Which of the groups below would other dusts that are combustible belong to?
"Two angles that add to 180 degrees," is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
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
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
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Use the answers below to correctly fill in the blanks. "Resistance of a conductor is________ to it's ______."
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 ¹⁸⁄₅ to a decimal.
Isolate the following equation for "v": d=vt
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several terms that are used for specific actions. Which of terms below would be associated with the verification an individual isolation?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would the process fluid need to pass through the instrument for accurate measurements?
The ratio 3.4:2.5 equal to?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
There are numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the additions to a scotch yoke valve allows for proportional positioning?
There are several terms which relate to charging of a capacitor. Which of the terms below would apply to the period while the capacitor gets to 5τ?
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 7 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Calculate ⁶⁄₇ ÷ ⁴⁄₅, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
(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?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 2 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
Determine the voltage V(ac) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
The law of electrical charges states that like charges attract one another, an unlike charges repel one another.
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
Using the Pythagorean Theorem solves for which mathematical term?
When allowing power to flow to a device, purging may be required beforehand. Which of the answers below best represents the complete volumes of air with positive pressure?
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
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."
The power source is 24V and the resistance is 8Ω what is the current of the circuit?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type L tube type typically have?
"If an object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A" is a description of which one of Newton's laws?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 20 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 25 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.65 is contained in the tank
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
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
Maintaining all of the required PPE within the manufactures guidelines and in good working order is the responsibility of the________." Choose from the following answers to fill the blank.
"Is an electrical quantity that measures how the device or material reduces the electric current flow through it." is the best description for which of the terms below?
The prefix "giga" can be expressed as?
Before allowing power to a device, it may be required to neutralize it's environment. Which of the methods below would best be described as a consistent positive pressure within an enclosure?
Express 60% as a reduced fraction.
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?
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use a fixed restrictor as well as a feedback bellows in the creation of an output pressure signal?
Covert 34.5 kPa to psi.
What type of cell is a lithium constructed battery?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
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?
A moment balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would a vane actuator use for operation?
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?
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?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
Calculate the gain when a change from 1.25 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 15 psig in the relay output occurs.
In a simple circuit, if I= 6 A and R=3 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
(310102m) A capacitor's voltage increases in a very predictable way. Which of the answers below represents the total time constant intervals required to achieve a full charge in a typical capacitor?
Which type of valve is pictured below?
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?
What is the smallest charged particle?
Matter that is compose of only one atom is called what?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
If a fitting increases in cost from $675 to $890, what is the percentage increase of the fitting?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 7 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 traps dissolved oxygen and enhancing casting characteristics?
"A two ratios that are equal in an equation." is a description of which mathematical term?
"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, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Determine the voltage V(cd) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
A car traveling west has an initial speed of zero, and accelerates at a rate of 4 m/s² for 6 seconds. What is the displacement of the car?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be equal to "J" as a of measurement?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 6 cm diameter filled with gas?
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 0-14 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 35 kPa
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
A column of water with a density of 43 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 65 inches, exerts what amount of pressure ?
A mass of 5 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 6 cm. What is it's spring rate?
"A particular material or class of materials, that is a hazardous substance in workplace air, has an upper limit on the acceptable concentrations." This statement best describes which of the following answers?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?