Vessels Equipment Class Review Questions

Which factor has a direct impact on decisions about vessel design and construction: ​ (a)   ​

• Pressure
• Distance from refinery

Which factor has a direct impact on decisions about vessel design and construction: ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Impeller design
• Temperature

Which factor has a direct impact on decisions about vessel design and construction: ​ ​ ​ (a)  

• Cavitation
• Chemical properties

Which of the following vessels would be the most appropriate choice for storing volatile substances under high pressure

• hemispheroid

• atmospheric

• bullet

• spherical

1. What is used for bulk storage or transport of dry materials?

• downcomers

• hoppers

• dryers

• weirs

​ Which of the following types of storage containers is used to transport liquid across roadways?​ (a)  

• Tank car
• Tank truck
• Container ship
• Tanker

A (a)   is a metal plate or similar device placed inside a vessel to prevent a cyclone-like rotation from being created as the fluid is drawn out of the vessel 

• vortex breaker
• sump
• mist eliminator
• manway

(a)   Safety valves are used for gas while relief valves are used for liquids.​

• True
• False

(a)   Safety valves have a larger outlet than relief valves.

• True
• False

(a)   Safety valves open quickly whereas relief valves open slowly.

• True
• False