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The Heat & Material Balance (HMB) shows the flowrate, conditions and composition of process and utility streams.
Right or Wrong?
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The Heat & Material Balance (HMB) shows the flowrate, conditions and composition of process and utility streams.
Right or Wrong?
Wrong, only the process streams. Utility streams, such as cooling water flowrate etc., are defined later on, once equipment is sized and are shown on the Utility consumptions list.
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Consider a process unit with an INPUT and OUTPUT.
The following is true:
INPUT flow rate (kg/hr) = OUTPUT flow rate (kg/hr) – True (mass balance)
INPUT flow rate (kmol/hr) = OUTPUT flowrate (Kmol/hr) – False, if chemical reaction has occured
INPUT enthalphy (kJ/hr) = OUTPUT enthalpy (kJ/hr) – False, if heat or mechanical work has been exchanged with outside
PROCESS UNIT INLET OUTLET
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Consider a process unit with an INPUT and OUTPUT.
The following is true:
INPUT flow rate (kg/hr) = OUTPUT flow rate (kg/hr) – True (mass balance)
INPUT flow rate (kmol/hr) = OUTPUT flowrate (Kmol/hr) – False, if chemical reaction has occurred
INPUT enthalpy (kJ/hr) = OUTPUT enthalpy (kJ/hr) – False, if heat or mechanical work has been exchanged with outside
PROCESS UNIT INLET OUTLET
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Which Engineering document do I need to estimate the cost of a pressure vessel?
The Process data sheet
The Mechanical data sheet
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Which Engineering document do I need to estimate the cost of a pressure vessel?
The Process data sheet
The Mechanical data sheet, as it indicates the equipment weight from which I can estimate the cost (for pressure vessels, for instance, USD 4/kg for carbon steel and USD 12/kg for SS)
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Which document issued by the Engineering Manager serves as reference to all Engineering disciplines?
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Which document issued by the Engineering Manager serves as reference to all Engineering disciplines?
The Engineering Design Data
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Which document issued by the Engineering Manager serves as reference to all Engineering disciplines?
The Engineering Design Data
What are the contents of this document?
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Extract from The Oil & Gas Engineering Guide, Editions Technip, 2nd Edition, page 12
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Put the following tasks in order
HAZOP
P&ID review meeting between COMPANY and CONTRACTOR
Issue of P&IDs for Review (IFR)
Issue of P&IDs for Design (IFD)
Issue of P&IDs for Construction (IFC)
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Answer:
Extract from The Oil & Gas Engineering Guide, Editions Technip, 2nd Edition, page 28
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Are these items reviewed in HAZOP or HAZID?
ESD logic
Equipment spacing
Overflow of equipment
PLANT location
Overpressure hazard
Blast resistance
Fire & Gas detection
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Are these items reviewed in HAZOP or HAZID?
ESD logic - HAZOP
Equipment spacing - HAZID
Overflow of equipment - HAZOP
PLANT location - HAZID
Overpressure hazard - HAZOP
Blast resistance - HAZID
Fire & Gas detection - HAZID
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To specify means to define the duty whereas to design is to size.
Right or wrong?
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To specify means to define the duty whereas to design is to size.
Right or wrong?
Right
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For each of the following equipment, does Engineering specify of design?
Heat exchangers
Rotating equipment
Packages
Pressure Vessels
Boilers
Fired Equipment
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For each of the following equipment, does Engineering specify of design?
Heat exchangers – designs shell & tubes, specifies other types
Rotating equipment - specifies
Packages - specifies
Pressure Vessels - designs
Boilers - specifies
Fired Equipment - specifies
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Which discipline defines the diameter of lines?
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Which discipline defines the diameter of lines?
Process
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Which discipline defines the wall thickness of lines?
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Which discipline defines the wall thickness of lines?
Piping
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On an typical large EPC Project of 3 year duration, the IFC P&IDs are usually issued at which month of the Project?
Month 6
Month 9
Month 12
Month 15
Month 18
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On an typical large EPC Project of 3 year duration, the IFC P&IDs are usually issued at which month of the Project?
Month 6
Month 9
Month 12
Month 15
Month 18
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As per the piping code for Oil & Gas plants (ASME/ANSI B31.3), the wall thickness of a line
Is proportional to the line diameter
Is proportional to the square of the line diameter
Is proportionally to the line pressure
Is proportionally to the square of the line pressure
Depends on the manufacturing process of the line pipe
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As per the piping code for oil & gas plants (ASME/ANSI B31.3), the wall thickness of a line
Is proportional to the line diameter
Is proportional to the square of the line diameter
Is proportionally to the line pressure
Is proportionally to the square of the line pressure
Depends on the manufacturing process of the line pipe: w.t. of seamless pipe is less than that of welded pipe
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The essential electrical power consumers are defined by
Safety
Electrical
Process
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The essential electrical power consumers are defined by
Safety
Electrical
Process: they are the consumers to which backed-up (diesel) power shall be supplied
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This question relates to the respective roles within the Engineering personnel. The question is:
The designer performs the calculations and the Engineer checks them.
Right or wrong?
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This question relates to the respective roles within the Engineering personnel. The question is:
The designer performs the calculations and the Engineer check them.
Wrong, calculations are done by Engineers.
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Carbon steel withstands temperature down to:
-46°C
-29°C
-20°C
0°C
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Carbon steel withstands temperature down to:
-46°C
-29°C
-20°C
0°C
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What is the governing factor that determine the strength of pipe-rack?
Number and size of supported pipes
Wind
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What is the governing factor that determine the strength of pipe-rack?
Number and size of supported pipes
Wind, as wind exercises horizontal loads, which have much more impact on the design than vertical loads
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What is the governing factor for the sizing of steel members of pipe-racks/structures?
Stress in steel members
Structure deflection
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What is the governing factor for the sizing of steel members of pipe-racks/structures?
Stress in steel members
Structure deflection
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The following is adjusted at Site during commissioning/Start-Up
Settings of controllers
Settings of alarms
Setting of trips
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The following is adjusted at Site during commissioning/Start-Up
Settings of controllers
Settings of alarms – not adjusted, imposed by Process
Setting of trips – not adjusted, imposed by Process
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Piping (ASME) flanges exist up to
16” and 2500 lbs ?
24” and 2500 lbs?
36” and 1500 lbs?
48” and 1500 lbs?
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Piping (ASME) flanges exist up to
16” and 2500 lbs, above that hubs (see picture) have to be used
24” and 2500 lbs?
36” and 1500 lbs?
48” and 1500 lbs?
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Stress calculations are required for:
large diameter lines
thick lines
fragile lines
lines subject to high temperature
lines connected to rotating equipment
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Stress calculations are required for all the types listed!
large diameter lines
thick lines
fragile lines
lines subject to high temperature
lines connected to rotating equipment
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The NDE requirements for a pressure vessel are specified in:
The engineering specification
The engineering data sheet
The engineering requisition
The code
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The NDE requirements for a pressure vessel are specified in:
The engineering specification
The engineering data sheet
The engineering requisition
The code
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The wall thickness of lines is indicated on which of the following engineering document(s)?
the P&ID
the line list
the piping class specification
the isometric drawing
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The wall thickness of lines is indicated on which of the following engineering document(s)?
the P&ID
the line list
the piping class specification –Except for large diameters for which the w.t. is calculated with the line design pressure!
the isometric drawing
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Piping routing drawings are produced at FEED stage.
Right or Wrong?
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Piping routing drawings are produced at FEED stage.
Right or Wrong?
Right, but for main process lines only, in order to estimate their length. FEED focusses on main cost items.
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The design and construction code applied in the Oil & Gas industry for pressure vessels is
ASME VIII
API 5L
ANSI B31.3
ASME I
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The design and construction code applied in the Oil & Gas industry for pressure vessels is
ASME VIII
API 5L
ANSI B31.3
ASME I
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Post Weld Heat treatment is specified by Piping and Pressure Vessel codes above a certain
Temperature
Pressure
Wall thickness
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Post Weld Heat treatment is specified by Piping and Pressure Vessel codes above a certain
Temperature
Pressure
Wall thickness: above 19.7mm for piping (ANSI B31.3) and above 38mm for ordinary CS plates (ASME VIII div. 1)
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Positive Material Identification (PMI) requirements for alloy steels is a requirement from:
The design & construction code
Company specification
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Positive Material Identification (PMI) requirements for alloy steels is a requirement from:
The design & construction code
Company specification
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Is the 90% model review a pre-requisite for issuing piping isometric drawings?
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Is the 90% model review a pre-requisite for issuing piping isometric drawings?
No
Ref. The Oil & Gas Engineering Guide, 2nd Edition, page 149
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What are the contents of the IFD (Issued For Design) revision of P&IDs? diameter of process lines diameter of utility lines interfaces with packages size of control valves client comments HAZOP recommendations
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What are the contents of the IFD (Issued For Design) revision of P&IDs? diameter of process lines diameter of utility lines interfaces with packages size of control valves client comments HAZOP recommendations
Ref. The Oil & Gas Engineering Guide, 2nd Edition, page 28
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The first phase of the SIL review (SIL level setting) uses as input data the frequency of failure of:
Process controls
Safety Instrumented Functions (Interlocks)
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The first phase of the SIL review (SIL level setting) uses as input data the frequency of failure of:
Process controls
Safety Instrumented Functions (Interlocks)
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Minimum straight pipe lengths shall be provided upstream and downstream of: flow meters control valves
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Minimum straight pipe lengths shall be provided upstream and downstream of: flow meters control valves
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The area underneath pipe rack is commonly used for: access for maintenance routing of cables
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The area underneath pipe rack is commonly used for: access for maintenance routing of cables
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Who specifies the type of seal (single/double, pressurized/non-pressurized) of pumps? The Vendor Process Equipment/mechanical
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Who specifies the type of seal (single/double, pressurized/non-pressurized) of pumps? The Vendor Process, based on fluid hazard Equipment/mechanical
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Which lines are subject to water hammer (also called surge): line with many changes of direction line with fast closing valves liquid lines lines with long straight runs lines connected to large pumps
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Which lines are subject to water hammer (also called surge): line with many changes of direction line with fast closing valves liquid lines lines with long straight runs lines connected to large pumps
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The codification of a Piping class includes the indication of: ASME series material fluid corrosion allowance
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The codification of a Piping class includes the indication of: ASME series material fluid corrosion allowance
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Which type of gaskets are used for high pressure/temperature service: Spiral wound Flat Ring-joint
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Which type of gaskets are used for high pressure/temperature service: Spiral wound Flat Ring-joint
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The "design case“ is the normal operating case plus margin. Right or Wrong?
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The "design case" is the normal operating case plus margin. Right or Wrong? Wrong. The margin is not included in the design case (Heat & Mass Balance). The margin is added in the duty of equipment.
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