WorksheetsPIPE SET 17
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
Which is the primary function of industrial instrumentation?
Measure, monitor, and control process variables
Increase fuel consumption
Control human resources
Design plant layout
Which of the following is a primary process variable?
Temperature, pressure, flow, level
Color, shape, texture, odor
Cost, profit, labor, materials
Weight, volume, structure, design
Which law governs the operation of a thermocouple?
Faraday's law
Pascal's law
Bernoulli's theorem
Seebeck effect
Which device measures pressure using a column of liquid?
Bourdon gauge
Strain gauge
Manometer
Transducer
Which unit is used for measuring pressure?
Joule
Tesla
Pascal
Watt
Which flow measurement device is based on Bernoulli's principle?
Rotameter
Orifice meter
Ultrasonic meter
Magnetic flow meter
Which equation represents Bernoulli's principle?
F = ma
PV = nRT
Q = m × Cp × ΔT
P + ½ρv² + ρgh = constant
Which flow meter uses a float moving in a tapered tube?
Orifice meter
Venturi meter
Rotameter
Pitot tube
Which type of control system automatically adjusts output to a desired setpoint?
Manual control
Feedback control
Feedforward control
Open-loop control
Which element in a control loop directly manipulates the process?
Final control element
Sensor
Transmitter
Controller
Which of the following is a final control element?
Control valve
Pressure gauge
Thermocouple
RTD
Which type of signal is used in pneumatic instrumentation?
4–20 mA
3–15 psi
1–5 V
Digital pulses
Which type of signal is standard for electronic instrumentation?
3–15 psi
10–50 psi
4–20 mA
220 V AC
Which sensor measures strain in materials?
RTD
Thermocouple
Orifice plate
Strain gauge
Which sensor uses change in resistance with temperature?
Thermocouple
RTD
Pressure gauge
Ultrasonic transducer
Which device measures temperature by change in emf?
RTD
Bimetallic thermometer
Thermocouple
Infrared sensor
Which control mode eliminates steady-state error?
Proportional action
On-off control
Derivative action
Integral action
Which control mode anticipates future error?
Integral action
Proportional action
Derivative action
Feedback control
Which controller combines P, I, and D actions?
PID controller
On-off controller
PI controller
PD controller
Which device is used for continuous level measurement of liquids?
Sight glass
Dipstick
Ruler
Differential pressure transmitter
Which type of control system uses no feedback?
Open-loop system
Closed-loop system
Cascade system
Ratio control system
Which of the following is an example of open-loop control?
Washing machine timer
Boiler drum level control
Turbine governor
Air conditioner thermostat
Which control strategy uses one variable to control another related variable?
Ratio control
Cascade control
Feedforward control
Feedback control
Which device converts physical quantity into electrical signal?
Transducer
Transmitter
Sensor
Controller
Which device amplifies, conditions, and sends a signal to controller?
Transmitter
Sensor
Valve
Motor
Which device in a control loop maintains process at setpoint?
Final control element
Controller
Transmitter
Sensor
Which element of ISA control loop symbol is a circle?
Process
Controller only
Instrument
Actuator only
Which control strategy uses secondary loops to improve performance?
Ratio control
Open-loop control
Feedforward control
Cascade control
Which signal standard minimizes noise interference?
4–20 mA
1–5 V DC
0–10 V AC
220 V AC
Which device is commonly used to measure vibration?
Thermocouple
Accelerometer
Manometer
Orifice plate
Which instrument measures very high pressure accurately?
High cost
Large size
High maintenance
Low efficiency and poor starting torque
Which single-phase motor is widely used in household fans?
Capacitor start capacitor run motor
Shaded pole motor
Split phase motor
Repulsion motor
What is the universal motor capable of operating on?
Only AC supply
Both AC and DC supply
Only DC supply
Only low frequency supply
Which factor determines torque of DC motors?
Voltage × Resistance
Frequency × Current
Flux × Armature current
Speed × Power factor
What is the effect of increasing load on DC shunt motor speed?
Constant speed
Large increase
Zero change
Slight decrease
Which motor is used in traction applications?
DC series motor
DC shunt motor
Universal motor
Induction motor
What is the synchronous speed of a 4-pole motor at 50 Hz?
3000 rpm
1500 rpm
1000 rpm
750 rpm
Which motor has nearly constant speed regardless of load?
DC series motor
Universal motor
Synchronous motor
Slip ring motor
What is the effect of slip on rotor frequency of induction motors?
fr=f
fr=sf
fr=(1−s)×f
fr=s×f
Which loss is dominant in DC machines at high load?
Copper loss
Hysteresis loss
Eddy current loss
Friction loss
What is armature reaction in DC machines?
Increase in rotor resistance
Effect of armature flux on main field flux
Heating of windings
Friction losses
Which factor reduces armature reaction effect?
Increasing flux
Reducing commutator segments
Compensating windings
Increasing speed
What is the maximum efficiency condition of DC machine?
Iron loss > Copper loss
Iron loss < Copper loss
Friction loss = Copper loss
Iron loss = Copper loss
Which test is used to determine efficiency of large DC machines?
Hopkinson's test
Brake test
Swinburne's test
Open circuit test
What is the power equation of 3-phase induction motor?
Pi=V×I×cosθ
Pe=(1−s)×Pgap
Po=T×ω
Pr=fR
Which method controls speed of DC shunt motor?
Load torque control
Frequency control
Armature voltage control and field flux control
Resistance control of stator
Which type of braking is used in DC motors?
Hydraulic braking
Pneumatic braking
Magnetic only
Regenerative, dynamic, and plugging
What is the condition for zero voltage regulation in alternators?
Operation at leading power factor
Operation at lagging power factor
Operation at unity power factor
No excitation condition
Which factor increases efficiency of synchronous machines?
Increasing slip
Proper excitation control
Low power factor
Overloading
Which type of flow sheet provides a simple block representation of process steps?
Block flow diagram
Process flow diagram
Piping and instrumentation diagram
Mechanical layout
What type of flow sheet shows equipment, streams, and operating conditions?
Process flow diagram (PFD)
Block diagram
Gantt chart
Mechanical drawing
Which flow sheet contains control instruments and detailed piping?
Piping and instrumentation diagram (P&ID)
Block diagram
Flowchart
Mechanical diagram
What is the main purpose of a flow sheet in process industries?
To represent material and energy flow
To replace machine drawings
To calculate labor cost
To design HVAC systems
Which process is used to separate liquid mixtures based on volatility?
Distillation
Absorption
Filtration
Crystallization
What is the formula for material balance in a steady state process?
Input − Output = Loss
Input = Output + Accumulation
Input + Loss = Output
Output = 0
Which process separates solid-liquid suspensions using a porous medium?
Distillation
Evaporation
Filtration
Extraction
What type of foundation is used when soil has low bearing capacity?
Block foundation
Pile foundation
Shallow foundation
Isolated footing
Which IS code specifies guidelines for machine foundation design?
IS 456
IS 800
IS 2974
IS 2062
What factor is considered to prevent settlement of foundations?
Machine horsepower
Shaft alignment
Belt speed
Safe bearing capacity of soil
Which machine requires special vibration-isolated foundations?
Turbo-generators
Centrifugal pumps
Fans
Cooling towers
What is the typical dynamic load factor used in design of machine foundations?
10 to 12
2 to 3
20 to 25
0.5
Which material is commonly used for machinery foundation construction?
Timber
Aluminum
Reinforced concrete
Glass
What is the main function of grout in machinery foundation?
To provide uniform contact between machine and foundation
To reduce machine size
To cool the machine base
To transmit electrical signals
Which type of vibration occurs at machine start-up?
Transient vibration
Steady-state vibration
Resonance
Damped vibration
What is the recommended factor of safety for foundation bearing capacity?
12
3
5
0.5
Which test determines soil properties for foundation design?
Tensile test
Impact test
Plate load test
Charpy test
What parameter increases if the machine foundation is too flexible?
Amplitude of vibration
Damping
Soil bearing capacity
Resonant frequency
Which type of machinery produces high unbalanced forces requiring heavy foundations?
Reciprocating machines
Centrifugal pumps
Cooling fans
Generators
What parameter is minimized by proper foundation design?
Vibration amplitude
Soil cohesion
Bearing capacity
Machine speed
Which type of foundation is suitable for turbo-machinery?
Block foundation
Pile foundation
Raft foundation
Strip foundation
What is the relation between excitation frequency and foundation natural frequency for safe design?
Excitation = natural frequency
Excitation < 0.5 × natural frequency
Excitation = 2 × natural frequency
Excitation frequency ≠ natural frequency
Which factor increases damping in a foundation system?
Use of elastomer pads
Higher machine speed
Low soil strength
High rigidity
What property of foundation resists overturning moment of machines?
Soil permeability
Mass and geometry of foundation
Machine horsepower
Belt friction
Which type of resonance is dangerous for machine foundations?
Resonance at operating speed
Resonance at zero speed
Resonance at damped frequency
Resonance at low loads only
What is the primary objective of dynamic analysis in machine foundation design?
To check vibration amplitude and resonance
To increase foundation weight
To decrease soil capacity
To reduce structural reinforcement
Which part of the machine transmits load to the foundation?
Baseplate
Rotor
Shaft
Bearings
What is the main effect of inadequate anchoring bolts in foundations?
Machine misalignment and vibration
Increased soil capacity
Reduced machine weight
Higher natural frequency
Which factor influences natural frequency of foundations?
Stiffness and mass
Color and shape
Soil moisture only
Machine horsepower
What method is used to isolate sensitive equipment from vibrations?
Vibration isolation pads
Grouting
Heavy reinforcement
Soil compaction only
Which design principle prevents resonance in machine foundations?
Separation of natural frequency and operating frequency
Matching excitation with foundation frequency
Minimizing soil capacity
Reducing safety factor
What is the primary purpose of foundation mass in dynamic machines?
To absorb vibration energy
To reduce soil density
To increase machine speed
To change shaft diameter
Which soil parameter must be known for vibration analysis?
Dynamic modulus of elasticity
Plasticity index
Cohesion
Liquid limit
What factor increases foundation settlement?
Weak soil compressibility
Heavy reinforcement
High damping
Balanced mass distribution
Which type of analysis is performed for heavy impact machines?
Dynamic impact analysis
Static load analysis
Fluid flow analysis
Thermal analysis
What is the unit of dynamic modulus?
Joule
N/m2 (Pa)
Watt
rpm
Which part of foundation transmits load to soil?
Anchor bolt hole
Grout layer
Base slab
Shaft coupling
What is the primary objective of machine alignment on foundation?
Increase machine weight
Reduce soil moisture
Improve grout strength
Reduce vibration and wear
Which IS code provides design recommendations for foundations of rotary machines?
IS 2974 Part 3
IS 800
IS 456
IS 1343
Which vibration control method is used for precision instruments?
Block foundation
Spring foundation system
Raft foundation
Strip footing
What is the role of inertia block in machine foundations?
To reduce soil bearing capacity
To increase resonance
To provide stability and absorb vibrations
To decrease machine life
Which factor determines size of inertia block?
Soil permeability only
Color of concrete
Anchor bolt size only
Machine dynamic forces and operating frequency
What is the most common failure mode in machine foundations?
Excessive vibration and settlement
Concrete cracking due to heat
Loss of color in concrete
Low reinforcement ratio
Which foundation type is used in machines requiring frequent relocation?
Raft foundations
Spring or vibration-isolated foundations
Pile foundations
Block foundations
What is the recommended design frequency ratio for rotary machines?
fn=operating frequency
fn≤0.5×operating frequency
fn≥1.25×operating frequency
fn=2×operating frequency
Which method is used to study dynamic behavior of machine foundations?
Thermal analysis
Hydraulic analysis
Fatigue test
Vibration analysis
What is the primary role of anchor bolts in machine foundation?
To fix machine securely and resist vibration forces
To transmit soil load
To increase grout strength
To change natural frequency
Which property of grout is essential for machine foundations?
High water absorption
High compressive strength and shrink resistance
Low modulus of elasticity
Poor bonding
Which type of machines require block-type massive foundations?
Centrifugal pumps only
Light fans
Reciprocating engines and compressors
HVAC ducts
What factor must be checked to avoid soil resonance in foundation design?
Soil color
Moisture content only
Machine shaft speed
Soil natural frequency
