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Instrumentation: FIRST PERIOD

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1 psi is equal to _____ kPa
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube colour code would be used in a refrigeration system?
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?
(310102c) Resistors have several construction methods. Which of the resistors below would have 1 fixed terminal and a sliding contact?
A column of water at 4C, 6.5 meters in height exerts what amount of pressure?
(310101c) There are many specialized applications for copper tube. Which of the copper tube type would be used in a refrigeration system?
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?
If heat is removed from a metal, does it contract?
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.
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
What are the three main elements of a regulator?
There are several different types of carbon steel in any piping system. Which of the types below would have more than a 0.6%% carbon content?
If a pressure change of 20 kPa to 100 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 0.02 m².
"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?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the conversion of 278 hp to watts?
When an atom gains an electron, it is commonly referred to as which of the below?
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 only?
"To cause the valve to close, an increase in air pressure to the actuator is required" is the definition of?
Calculate the gain when a change from 0.5 psig to 1.35 psig in nozzle backpressure and a change from 3 psig to 12 psig in the relay output occurs.
To alter the pressure setting of a regulator, you would adjust what?
A mass of 6 kg is placed on top of a spring and that spring compresses 8 cm. What is it's spring rate?
Factors affecting induced voltage include:
(310102g) Energy is lost due to undesirable resistance in any circuit. Which of the terms below refers to the power that is lost in a conductor during the transmission phase?
To move 75 C across two points. when the voltage is 10 V, how much energy is required?
Convert 18.5 psi into inches W.C.
(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?
In the WHMIS system, this symbol represents which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
Which of the terms below is the best definition by the statement, "An electric current in which the flow reverses consistently."?
"This workplace hazard consists of organisms or organic matters produced by these organisms that are harmful to human health." This statement best describes which of the hazards below?
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?
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
Chart recorders still have a place in industry for specific applications. Which of the applications below would be used to fulfill ABSA requirements?
There are several key concepts to understand when dealing with pressure measurement. Which of the terms below would best be described as,"the measure of the intensity of the force imposed on this object by the local gravitational field"?
"Is the measure of the amount of space inside of a solid figure, like a cube, ball, cylinder or pyramid." is the description of which mathematical term?
There are several terms that are related to electromagnetic cores. Which of the terms below would be correctly described as "when the magnetic flux alternates from the internal molecular structure reversals, the result is the heating of the core and wasted energy."
"Energy" is a calculated quantity. Which of the formulas below would be used to calculate gravitational potential energy?
(310104d) There are several features available on valve positioners in industry today. Which of the features below can be best described as one that uses negative feedback in it's operation?
What is usually referred to when loading an ammeter?
(310105d) Hp is a common term seen to rate power. Which of the answers below reflects the amount of work done in 15 mins by a 45 hp motor?
"An element or device which receives information in the form of 4-20 mA and coverts it to information in the form of 3-15 psig." 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.
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. Which of the terms below would best represent the final amount of stretch or elongation that the material undergoes during tensile testing?
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"?
How many electrons does 134.5 x 10¹⁹ represent?
From the information given in the diagram below, what is the voltage across each resistor?
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?
"This type of breathing apparatus is designed to allow a reserve of air for 5-10 minutes." The answer below that this statement best describes is which one?
If the total error is 1.7 and the dead band error is is 0.5, what is the hysteresis value?
Worker education is the responsibility of the:
Which of the resistors below is best described by the following statement, "A variable resistor making use of three contacts whose resistance varies with an adjustment of a sliding contact."?
Having to convert between SI and USCS measurements is commonplace in industry today. Which of the answers below is the correct conversion for 65 lbm?
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
The standard unit of resistance is which of the below?
In Unified National nomenclature what does the "UNC" represent in this bolt class- 1/2-12-UNC 4A
"The production of an electromotive force in one circuit by a change in current in a separate circuit." is the best description of which of the terms below?
(310104b)There are several connection methods available for valve installation. Which of the connection methods below would be best suited to a valve that would be connected to a flange that was one-holed?
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?
An I/P transducer is a positioner.
Convert the following quantities to the units asked for: 27000 seconds to hours.
The relationship between the 4 temperature scales is very important to understand. Which of the answers below correctly corresponds to 0 R?
"The displacement divided by the total time to complete the change." 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 0-14 meters. What is the transmitter output signal if the fluid level is at 8.65 meters?
"Which of the electrical terms below can be best described as "consisting of one or more electrochemical cells, which transform stored chemical energy directly into electrical energy."
In the SI system, the unit for length is?
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.
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?
(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?
In the figure below, R1= 10 ohms, R2=6 ohms, and R3=4 ohms, with the battery producing 40 V, what is the power delivered by the battery?
Reduce ¹⁵⁄₄₅ and state as a proper or mixed fraction.
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?
In the WHMIS system, "Compressed gas" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
(310105i) Any solid has inherent properties associated with it. which of the tests below refers to the application of force to a material and measures the specimen's response to the stress.
In the WHMIS system, "Other poisons" is represented by which hazard class? Choose from the following answers.
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?
Of the valves below, which would be best for erosive service?
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?
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?
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 several different types of hammers used in industry. Which of the hammers below best represents the following picture?
With the proper formula, "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the "force that is applied" part of that equation?
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?
The construction of batteries effects their performance. Which of the answers below would be the result of adding plate mass?
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?
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?
When servicing or troubleshooting a valve there are several steps that must be completed. In controlling hazardous energy, removing securing devices and any isolation points once work area is deemed safe, would be which of the steps below?
With the proper formula "Work" is a measurable quantity. Which answer below represents the part of that equation that is measured in "meters"?
Choose the answer below that has the words in order to correctly fill in the blanks. "A per unit volume of free electrons that is _______, offers ______ resistance to current"
All pipe in a piping system can be grouped into two categories. Which of the answers below best represents those categories?
The CEC generates a hazardous area result by investigating the contents of the area. Which of the designations below is based on an explosive atmospheres duration and frequency of occurrence?
A capacitor discharges it's voltage at a specific rate. How many tau are required for a capacitor to expend 99% of it's original voltage?
What is the density of water?
State ⁶⁵⁄₁₄ as a mixed fraction.
(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 government agencies?
What are the two main systems of negative feedback?
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?
ESD is a major issue for the failure of electrical components. Which of the answers below would best represent the minimum discharge voltage that could damage electrical equipment?
Calculate the mass of a substance that has a density of 1479 kg/m³ and occupies a volume of 0.00631 m³
"Any point on a circuit where two or more current flows meet or are split." is the best description of which of the terms below?
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?