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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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.
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 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?
A fume extracting welding gun works well with which other source of ventilation? Choose the best answer from the choices below
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
When higher operating pressures are used, this type of actuator produces higher thrust than diaphragm actuators.
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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "V₁n₂=V₂n₁"?
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the answers below would best describe the accessory that moves the paper chart at a steady rate?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "work" part of that equation?
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?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 15 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 36 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.45 is contained in the tank
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?
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
Which of the laws below can be best described by the following statement, "The strength or intensity of an unvarying electric current is directly proportional to the electromotive force and inversely proportional to the resistance of the circuit"?
What is the name of the tool that is used on round stock to cut external threads?
Determine the voltage V(bc) with R1=70k ohms, R2= 136k ohms and R3= 360K ohms, with a current of 0.754 mA
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "joules"?
(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 workers?
(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?
When taping a blind that does not go through the metal, the proper steps to tap it are:
There are 3 major components to a zener intrinsically safe barrier. Which of the answers below would be best describe the component that limits the short circuit current?
In fluid mechanics, there is always a loss in pressure due to several factors. Which of the factors below would most affect this loss in pressure?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the minimum safety standard set for workers?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
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?
Use the answers below to fill in the blanks of the following sentence. "The _____ of the plates in a capacitor is _______ to it's capacitance."
Of the types of link and lever calibration methods below, which one requires a minimum of two types of adjustments?
If field servicing, or removing, a control valve from a piping system it is important to recognize the piping isolations. Which of the isolations below correctly identifies the following picture?
How many coulombs of charge pass though a given point in 1 second, if the current is 15mA
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a medical gas system?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the current flowing on branch R2?
State ⁴⁷⁸⁄₉₈ as a mixed fraction.
Which of the terms below is measured in "Joules"
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would capillary or impulse line to the instrument be used?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the the responsibilities of those associated with the work site?
The use of process seals is required in some applications. Which one of the terms below is best described as a seal that has contacts the process?
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 very common types of metric vernier calipers. If the caliper that you are using has 0.5mm graduations on the beam, which of the answers below represents the graduations required on the Vernier scale?
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 elevators used by the public?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "6"?
In a series circuit what percentage of the applied voltage would appear across an open circuit?
A 15 kg wagon is moving west with a speed of 3 m/s. Determine it's momentum.
Section 315(1), (2) and (3) covering guardrails can be found in which piece of legislation below?
The standard unit of conductance is which of the 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?
What is the term used to describe the total opposition to current flow in an AC circuit?
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?
State this fraction as a mixed fraction: ⁵⁵⁄₈.
The ability of a material to concentrate magnetic lines of force within a material is called?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
"Can handle pressures more accurately and can handle higher pressures" are two advantages of using which regulator?
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
"Is the change in velocity divided by the elapsed time for the change to be completed." is the description of which mathematical term?
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?
This pressure to force converter device is used in situations where space is limited?
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?
Reduce and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction: ¹²⁄₄₈.
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
There are several advantages and limitations to installing a zener barrier as an intrinsically safe barrier. Which one of the answers below can be considered an advantage of this style of barrier?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would LPGs belong?
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?
Convert 45.9 kPa into psi
8 coulomb of charge requires how many electrons?
If a closed tank is pressurized to 26 psig and the pressure gauge at the bottom of the tank reads 53 psig, what head (in meters) of a liquid with a R.D. of 0.15 is contained in the tank
There are several different ways to apply force to an actuator. Which one of the methods below would use a piston for operation?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
Some enclosures have removable coverings to allow maintenance work. Which of the enclosures below would have a square cover?
In a simple circuit, if I= 4 A and R=2 ohms, what is the voltage drop over the resistor of the circuit?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "2" in the picture below?
"The heat required to raise the temperature of the unit mass of a given substance by a given amount with no change in it's phase:, is a description of which physics term?
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?
1 kPa is equal to _____ psi
Which organization sets standards for boots and safety glasses in Canada?
(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 are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the temperature at which a particular organic compound gives off sufficient vapor to ignite in air?
There are several terms that are used specifically with flammable gases and liquids. Which of the terms below is best described as the minimum or maximum concentration levels of a flammable or combustible material for ignition?
There are subgroups of fuel for fires need to burn. Which of those subgroups would NGLs belong?
There are several grades of iron and steel. Which of the answers below best represents a material that is extremely brittle because of it's high carbon content?
Calculate ¾ x ⅚, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
There are several types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below is best represented by the picture below?
(310102g) Energy can transition between various forms. Which of the terms below can be best described as the percentage of total energy input to a machine or equipment that is consumed in useful work and not wasted as useless heat?
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?
"The lag in response exhibited due to the absorption of energy in a measuring instrument." is the best description of which term?
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate work energy?
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?
In the SI system, the unit for time is?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the arrangements below would be used to compensate for temperature effects?
Convert 0.500 to a fraction.
"A method of expressing numbers in terms of a number between 1 and 10 multiplied by a power of base 10" is a definition of what?
A 2000 kg train is traveling east with a speed of 25 km/h. Determine the mass of a truck travelling at 15 km/h would have to have to be travelling at the same momentum.
(310103f)There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use cavities filled with oil used as a dielectric in the creation of an output signal?
(310102c) Manufactured resistors have two broad categories. Which of the resistors below would be considered as a fixed resistor?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
There are three main types of measuring elements used in industry. Which of the answers below best represents the letter "B"?
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 final velocity of the car?