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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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 R1?
The trigonometric ratio of cosine is calculated with which mathematical equation?
Determine the voltage V(ad) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
If a closed tank is pressurized to 10 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 0.78 is contained in the tank
There are many terms that are used with precise measurements. Which of the answers below is the term used when the answer to a problem has more significant digits that the measurements that have been recorded?
When dealing with pressure measurements, there are several vital terms that are used. Which of the terms below would best be described an interaction that causes an affected object to This results in an alteration to the state of the object's momentum?
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 average velocity of the car?
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?
A standard pipe size chart will have piping up to 24". At which pipe size does the OD in inches, match the NPS in inches?
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?
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:
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
"An angle of 90°" is a description of which mathematical term?
(310105d) The displacement of an applied force is a measurable quantity. Which of the terms below would be use "J" as it's unit of measurement?
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?
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"?
If, for every 30 C of charge, 60 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
In the SI system, the unit used for mass is?
In industry, electrostatic hazards are very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly identifies an work station that has an anti-static mat on it?
Alloy steels are very common in industry. Which of the types of alloy steel would "Martensitic" piping be?
Bourdon measuring elements have tubes that are classified into three broad categories. Which of the tube types below would be used in applications having 1 MPag?
An extraction hood attached to a system of flexible ductwork would be an example of which of the answers below? Use the options below to choose the best answer.
(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"?
The volume of a cylinder is calculated with which correct equation?
"An angle that measures less than ninety degrees but more than zero degrees" is a description of which mathematical term?
In the SI system, what is the fundamental hydrostatic pressure equation
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?
The ISA has defined 3 types of installations for purge/pressurization for hazardous applications. Which of the types below would an enclosures classification be reduced from Class I, Zone 1 to non-hazardous?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.85 psig to 2.0 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 18 psig in the relay output occurs.
There are numerous steps to drilling with a power drill. Which answer below correctly identifies the size of the center punch mark in a piece to be drilled?
The height of a free standing or rolling scaffold is restricted to no more than 3 times the smallest base dimension. This guideline comes from which of the acts below?
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would make use of a nickle-chromium resistance wire?
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?
The result of a _______ actuator is installed with a ________ valve will be air-to-open
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?
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?
If, for every 20 C of charge, 80 J of energy is available, what is the voltage?
(310101c) There are a wide variety of tubing fitting types. Which of the fittings below would best be used when terminating tube connections?
(310105d) For displacement to occur, several forces must act upon a mass. Which of the forces below would oppose the direction an applied force?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
(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 installation of cathodic protection?
Lenz Law states:
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of blue represent?
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, fuse and an interlock?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
The radius of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
"pressure developed by a column of liquid" is the definition of which term
There are several methods to routing and protecting cable, tubing, and insulated impulse lines. Which of the answers below would be best used to support an in-line instrument?
The basic unit of matter is called?
A true force balance negative feedback system is a motion balance system?
There are 5 separate classifications in the WHIMIS system. Which of the following classifications is responsible for corrosive material?
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
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?
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 "⅜" refer to?
Newton's first law is also known as?
In the contract of apprenticeship, there are several responsibilities that all parties have. Which of the parties below would have the responsibility to complete acceptance and release cards are properly filled out and submitted to the proper authority?
(310101c) There are several different styles of flared and flareless fittings. Which of the styles below would commonly use a two ferrule style fitting?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 101.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 130.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
Calculate 4/7 + 2/5, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
"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?
(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?
If the total error is 1.4 and the dead band error is is 0.6, what is the hysteresis value?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 134.345 kPa and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 169.456 kPa, what head (in feet) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.24 is contained in the tan
(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?
(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?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ³⁴⁰⁄₁₆.
The symbol for a voltage source is which of the below?
There are many electrical symbols used in industry today. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the following symbol?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 4 cm diameter filled with gas?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
State the number 789342.61 using decimal notation and round the answers to three significant digits.
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a handwheel for operation?
(310103f) There are three main components in a simple signal transmission system. Which of the components below is best represented by the letter "A"?
Certain categories of tubing has specific applications in industry. Which of the categories below would be used in applications where actuator energy is carried to an FCE?
there are numerous pieces of rigging equipment. Which of the answers below correctly identifies the item in the picture that follows?
The trigonometric ratio of tangent is calculated with which mathematical equation?
The 3 key elements of the WHIMIS system are, worker education, material safety data sheets and ________. Choose from the answers below to fill in the blank.
With a reverse acting actuator, as the pressure increases:
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 4 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 2 cm diameter filled with gas?
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?
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?
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?
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?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
There are several different types of layout tools used in industry. Which of the tools below best represents the following picture?
Hazardous locations in industry have been grouped for ease of understanding Which of the classes below is best described an area where gases or vapours are present sufficient quantity to produce explosive or ignitable mixtures.
What pressure is exerted at the base of a tank 6.5 meters high when filled with a liquid with a density of 1200kg/m³?
Of the clothes to wear while cutting, welding or grinding, choose from the answers below the best material to have.
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill AER requirements at royalty trigger points for natural gas?
A mass of 5 kg is added to the top of a spring and causes the spring to compress 2 cm. What is the spring rate for this spring?
In a simple circuit, if E=6 V and R=5 ohms, what is the current of the circuit?
What is the absolute pressure of a vessel given a barometric pressure of 78 kPa and a gauge reading of 90 kPa
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?
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
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 sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
"At any junction in an electrical circuit, the sum of currents flowing in equal to the sum of currents flowing out ." This statement is the best description of which of the electrical laws below?
What is the name of the tool used to cut internal threads after drilling a hole?