Process Engineering

What information does a PFD show?

• Equipment type, Dimension, and process design condition

• Line size, fluid type, and pipe material

• Detailed pipe and Instrument

• All of the above

What tools and software are used in engineering design?

• AutoCad

• AspenTech HYSYS

• Microsoft office suite

• Photoshop

What is the difference between the symbology used in PFDs and the actual equipment/instruments?

• The symbology used in PFDs accurately represents the actual instruments

• The symbology used in PFDs is simplified and doesn’t represents instruments

• The symbology used in PFDs is more detailed than the actual instruments

• The symbology used in PFDs is the same as the actual instruments

What is the main purpose of a PFD?

• To define the project scope and communicate the design of process

• To develop equipment lists and prepare detailed cost estimates

• To provide detailed engineering information for construction

• All of above

What is the main purpose of a P&ID?

• To show inter-relationship of equipment and processing scheme

• To provide detailed engineering information for construction

• To define the project scope for various disciplines, including piping, mechanical, instrumentation, and safety

• All of above

Answer explanation

What should be included in the title block of a PFD?

• Process description and equipment details

• Process flow diagram (PFD) revision history and date

• Instrumentation calibration procedures

• Electrical wiring diagrams

What is the purpose of a gas detector in instrument adequacy checks?

• To measure the flow rate of liquids in a process

• To regulate the temperature of instruments in a system

• To determine the color of gases in the environment

• To assess the adequacy of instruments for measuring gas concentrations

How is HMB (Heat and Material Balance) prepared?

• HMB is prepared by calculating heat and material flows in a process

• HMB is formulated by deciphering ancient hieroglyphics

• HMB is extracted through telepathic communication with industrial equipment

• HMB is generated by employing quantum computational algorithms

What should be included in the revision history and approval block of a PFD?

• Title of the drawing and and project information

• Stream tags related to HMB

• Equipment description

• Revision history and approval block