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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁T₂=V₂T₁"?
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "A" represent?
To alter the pressure setting on a regulator what element would you adjust?
Interpretation and use of correct installation standards is vital to the success of an instrument technician. Which of the associations below have set out the standards that must be followed?
(310103d) Regulators deal with a consistent pressure reduction. Which category of regulator is pictured below?
Unless otherwise stated by the manufacturer, there are several general practices when installing a chart recorder. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the maximum distance between DPU and recorder?
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.
"The heat absorbed per unit mass of a given material at its boiling point that completely converts the material to a gas at the same temperature", is a description of which physics term?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below can be best described as the the process of accumulating energy in a capacitor?
"The removal of lead sulfate crystals, which reduces the effectiveness of lead-acid, sealed AGM or flooded (wet cell-filler caps) batteries." is the best definition of which of the terms below?
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?
Electrostatic generation can be happen in many conditions. Which of the answers below would correctly fill the blank in the statement, "The generation of an electrostatic charge is ________ in conditions that are humid?"
(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 signal circuits that are considered Class 2?
A tank contains a liquid that has a R.D. = 1.15. The depth of the liquid is 6.7 meters. What is the pressure in kPa at the base of the tank?
There are several types of soldering irons that are available in industry. Which type of iron below would rely on a voltage being produced when the tip touches the work to be done?
This valve is primarily used in slurry service and is not over 8 inch in general
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to depth." is one of the principles of which answer below?
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?
To perform a "Zero" adjustment the order of step(s) is/are?
"A whole number and a fraction combined into one number", is a description of which type of fraction?
"Changes in temperature of a gas or object with no change in phase." is a description of which physics term?
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?
Solve for the hypotenuse.
The volume of a sphere is calculated with which correct equation?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
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?
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires only one type of adjustment?
Ozone, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and phosgene are all gases that can be created by different types of welding. Of the answers below, choose the best one that they all have in common.
A fire is burning in a pile of weathered, oily blankets. Which of the following extinguishers should you use to fight this fire?
Ohm's law states that:
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 0-9 meters. What is the fluid level if the transmitter signal is 56 kPa
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
(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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
"A fraction in which the numerator is greater than the denominator", is a description of which type of fraction?
Newton's second law is also known as?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
"An angle is one which is more than 90° but less than 180°" is a description of which mathematical term?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 60 kPa is to fully stroke a valve, what strength of spring must be used. The control valve has a stem travel of 7.5 cm and the effective area of the diaphragm is 0.09 m^2
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the gauges below is known to be non-linear?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have a 0.3-0.6% carbon content?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁T₂=P₂T₁"?
Magnetism has several terms that must be understood. Which of the terms below would best be defined as a measurement of the total magnetic field which passes through a given area?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
What does the term "Cv" represent in calculating pressure drop?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
There are many studies on how pressure and force affect fluids. "Fluid pressure is proportional to density." is one of the principles of which answer below?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 45 lbf?
If, for every 15 C of charge, 45 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
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
If the total error is 1.7 and the dead band error is is 0.5, what is the hysteresis value?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 17 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 34 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.23 is contained in the tank
In a simple circuit, if I= 3 A and R=5 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
1 pound force is equal to
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?
If it were required to provide a regulated output that was at a lower set value, which device below would be used?
When a pressure of 15 psi is applied to a diaphragm actuator with a diameter of 18 cm, what is the force in Newtons (N) that is created?
Under the Workers compensation act, are apprentices and learners entitled to compensation?
(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?
Many electrical properties have specific symbols attached to them. Which of the symbols below would be the correct for inductance?
The common methods for classifying pipe is by NPS and DN. Which of the answers below are these methods used for the classification of piping?
The prefix "Centi" can be expressed as?
(310105i) In a common stress diagram, there are several points that are noted. Which of the points below would best be described as a change in shape of a material at low stress that is recoverable after the stress is removed?
From the following answers, choose the best one that represents the radiant energy hazard produced by Non-destructive testing.
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 letter "C" in the picture below?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
(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 employers?
When taking measurements, there are several terms that are commonly used. Which of the terms below is best described as the degree to which the result of a measurement that conforms to the required standard.
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, isolating all sources of energy to the work area would be which of the steps 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 the grounding circuits that are isolated?
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
"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?
There are several varieties of manufactured resistors. Which of the answers below is constructed with a ceramic core?
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a solenoid for operation?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate area?
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.
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
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 numerous types and styles of valves in industry. Which of the actuators below best represents the following picture?
"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?
A volume booster is not a positioner.
There are several parts to a drill bit. Which of the terms below best represents the part of a drill bit that is used to cut into materials?
Calculate the normal force exerted by an object that has a mass of 6732 grams
(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 trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
The symbol for a voltage drop is which of the below?
Tube fittings can be put into three general categories, each with distinct components. Which of the categories below includes a bite type fitting?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
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?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
Solve for the missing angle.
"The law that the algebraic sum of the products of the current and resistance in the conductors forming a closed loop in a network is equal to the algebraic sum of the electromotive forces in the loop." This statement is the best description of which electrical law below?
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 types of tube available in industry are somewhat application specific. Which of the tube types would be best suited for a corrosive process?
"_________ is an injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues. First your skin becomes very cold and red, then numb, hard and pale." Use the answers provided to fill in the blank.
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 current to an open circuit?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be normally open, fail closed
Determine x if 5:16=x:128.
(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?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?