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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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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:
Most electrical properties have an equation linked to them. In the equation L= (N²μA)÷ƪ, which of the answers below does the "L" represent?
(310102m) There are numerous electrical terms relating to specific components. Which of the terms below relates best to the plotting of a capacitor that is alternately charging and discharging?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "2"?
(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?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
Convert 14 "Hg to kPa(a). Barometer is 18.6 psi
Of the terms below, what is "Power" measured in?
"An electric circuit in which the normal path of current has been interrupted." is the best description of which of the terms below?
By the early 1800's, there had been several gas laws discovered. Which of those laws below is best described as "the relationship between the volume and temperature in a fixed mass of gas."?
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 rigging in general?
There are many different parts to a parallel circuit. Which of the answers below corresponds correctly with the number "5" in the picture below?
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 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?
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?
To move 175 C across two points. when the voltage is 30 V, how much energy is required?
The volume of a cube is calculated with which correct equation?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for purging times. Which of the installations below would the outlet airflow rate be measured for purging times?
There are several vital components to a static pressure mechanism in a chart recorder. Which of the components below would be used as a span adjust?
Capacitance is a measurable quantity. Which of the answers below represents the SI unit for capacitance?
If it were necessary to operate an 50-300 kPa valve actuator, but you had a 20-80 kPa control signal, the relay used would be?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 K?
"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?
Each one of the installations of purge/pressurization has its own requirements for internal equipment. Which of the installations below would be able to use equipment rated as general purpose?
If the total error is 1.7 and the dead band error is is 0.5, what is the hysteresis value?
(310103f) Strain type gauges are commonly found in industry. Which of the strain gauges below is the most accurate?
In this circuit R1= 4 ohms, R2= 5 ohms and R3=9 ohms with the battery producing 40V. what is the voltage drop over R2
"Is the rate of doing work, it is the amount of energy consumed per unit time", is the description of which mathematical term?
Convert ¹⁰⁄₁₅ to a decimal.
State the following number, 15.198*10¹³ using engineering notation and round the answers to 3 significant digits.
In the fraction A/B. is B the numerator?
The symbol for resistance is which of the below?
WHIMIS was put in place to regulate controlled products in the workplace. Which of the federal regulatory bodies below would oversee the suppliers of these products?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a compressed air system?
101.325 kPa is equal to?
Calculate 2 5/6 -1 3/4, and state answer as a proper or mixed fraction
Circular chart recorders have several specific accessories. Which of the accessories below would use an ambient compensation capillary?
When 150 C passes by a point in a wire in 6 seconds, what is the current in amperes?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 212 °F?
The methods to mount an instrument are as varied as the instruments themselves. Which of the mounting methods below would a thread-o-let welded to the process line be considered?
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.
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
Chart recorders have a couple of specific applications. Which application below would best describe the charting of results from a flow rate close to an orifice plate?
Hysteresis can only be calculated.
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate mass?
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?
Gauge pressure is calculated by?
There are many different applications for copper tube. Which of those applications below would have the greatest internal operating pressure ratings?
The outermost shell of an atom is called the valence shell.
Valves require several different styles of physical lock out device. Which of the styles below correctly identifies the device in the following picture?
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?
The sliding Vernier calipers are a widely used measuring device. Which of the parts below best relates to "3"?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 5 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 3 cm diameter filled with gas?
The circumference of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
"The relationship between valve position and flow in the in an operational process system.", is the best description of which term below?
What is the pressure generated by a mass of 3 kg placed on a the top of a cylindrical piston with a 5 cm diameter filled with gas?
"The results of a devices inelastic quality" is a definition of which term?
"Having only magnitude, not direction, such as mass", is a description of which mathematical term?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of copper tubing would a colour code of green represent?
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Flammable and combustible material" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
It is a good trade practice to transport gas cylinders secured and upright. From which act below did this practice come from?
The prefix "Milli" can be expressed as?
A mass of 7 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Give the absolute pressure in a vessel given a vacuum gauge reading of 5.3 inches of Hg and a local barometric reading of 43.5 inches of Hg.
(310102c) Resistors are commonly rated in 3 distinct ways. Which of the answers below would best relate a "ppwer" rating?
Isolate for "v" in the following equation: d=vt
There are many different types of alloy steels, each with specific properties. Which of the elements below would have the effect of improving the resistance to metal fatigue and facturing?
Chart recorders have some specialized applications in industry. Which of those applications would best make use of the multiple temperature inputs available?
What volume does a substance that has a density of 1369 kg/m³ and has a mass of 4.50 kg?
There are several different notations on a length of pipe. Which of the notations below would have the thickest pipe wall?
What pressure does a column of liquid exert with a density of 48.9 lbs per cubic foot and a height of 6.5 feet
The area of a circle is calculated with which correct equation?
(650101a) There are three main sections in the occupational health and safety legislation in Alberta. Which of the sections below best relates to the detailing of employer obligations that must be fulfilled?
Isolate for"h" in the following equation y=(h-t)/r
Which type of pilot valve has one supply connection and two output connections?
In the fraction A/b, is A the denominator?
(310101c) Copper tube is the most used type of tubing in industry. What type of colour code would a Type K tube type typically have?
In a baffle-nozzle-restrictor motion detector the:
(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?
(310103f) There are several components used in measuring and controlling a process variable. Which one of the components below would be responsible for receiving an output signal and converting that into a PV value?
Find the volume in meters cubed of a cylindrical tank that has a radius of 2.4 m and a length of 1.2 m.
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "PV=nRT"?
There are numerous designs of batteries. Which of the batteries below would be generally considered to be the most maintenance free?
Which of these pressure to force converters has two diaphragms soldered together?
"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?
For every gas law there is a corresponding equation. Which of the gas laws below is represented by the equation "P₁V₁=P₂V₂"?
"A hazard within the workplace that can harm the body without necessarily touching it. Vibration and noise are examples of this type of hazards." This statement best describes which of the following hazard groups?
A change in dielectric material in a capacitor, will change it's capacitance. Which of the dielectric materials below has the least capacitance?
"Two external forces acting on an object or surface that are not in opposition of each other;" is a description of what type of stress?
Alternating current is bi-directional.
(310103f) There are several methods for measuring process variables. Which of the transmitters below would use capacitor plates in the creation of an output signal?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 5 cm. What is it's spring rate?
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
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?
(310102m) The relationship between resistors, capacitors and time intervals is an interdependent one. Which of the answers below would be the voltage across a steady state capacitor after 1 tau of it discharging?
(310105d) Efficiency is one of the benchmarks that is used for rating machines. Which of the measurement units below is used with efficiency itself?
"_________ 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.
"To cause the valve to open, an increase in pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
The statement, "Whatever is done to one side of an equation, can be done to the other side of the equation" is false.