SPE BHOS ChE Quiz - Week 2

Which type of valve is usually located after centrifugal pumps?

• Relief

• Check

• Butterfly

• Ball

In distillation columns, the device used for holding the vapor to recycle back the liquid into the column cannot be named as:

• Reflux drum

• Overhead receiver

• Knock-out drum

• Accumulator

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Carnot cycle?

• The Carnot cycle is an irreversible thermodynamic process

• The Carnot cycle has an efficiency of 100%

• The Carnot cycle operates between two constant temperature reservoirs

• The Carnot cycle can operate without any heat input

What is the primary function of fins or extended surfaces in a heat exchanger?

• To reduce the overall size and footprint of the heat exchanger

• To increase the surface area available for heat transfer

• To provide structural support and stability to the heat exchanger

• To control the direction of fluid flow within the heat exchanger

One of the below does not included to 4 As of Energy Security:

• Attainability

• Affordability

• Availability

• Acceptability