Book 1: 5-16 - Piping Expansion, Support, & Insulation Flashcards
Allowance for expansion and contraction of piping is necessary because of the _____ changes the piping material is subjected to.
Select one:
A. Mass
B. Pressure
C. Temperature
D. Density
E. Content
C. Temperature
The slip expansion joint requires _____ than the expansion bend.
Select one:
A. Higher pressures
B. More space
C. Less space
D. Lower temperatures
E. Higher temperatures
C. Less space
The service temperature limit of Elastomeric insulation is:
Select one:
A. 104°C (219°F)
B. 650°C (1200°F)
C. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 320°C (608°F)
E. 454°C (850°F)
A. 104°C (219°F)
The service temperature limit of Calcium Silicate insulation is:
Select one:
A. 104°C (219°F)
B. 454°C (850°F)
C. 320°C (608°F)
D. 650°C (1200°F)
E. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 650°C (1200°F)
One of the methods in common use for providing expansion in pipelines is by using:
Select one:
A. Long radius elbows
B. Loose couplings
C. Expansion bends
D. Long pipe runs
E. Short pipe runs
C. Expansion bends
The service temperature limit of Mineral Fibre (Rock and Slag Wool) insulation is:
Select one:
A. 454°C (850°F)
B. 650°C (1200°F)
C. 104°C (219°F)
D. 1038°C (1900°F)
E. 320°C (608°F)
D. 1038°C (1900°F)
The service temperature limit of Glass Fibre insulation is:
Select one:
A. 320°C (608°F)
B. 104°C (219°F)
C. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 454°C (850°F)
E. 650°C (1200°F)
D. 454°C (850°F)
If only one expansion joint is used in the pipeline, it should be placed in the:
Select one:
A. Perpendicular to the line
B. Middle of the line
C. Line adjacent to the isolation valve
D. End of the line
E. Beginning of the line
B. Middle of the line
The service temperature limit of Magnesia (85%) pipe insulation is:
Select one:
A. 320°C (608°F)
B. 454°C (850°F)
C. 104°C (219°F)
D. 1038°C (1900°F)
E. 650°C (1200°F)
A. 320°C (608°F)
The service temperature limit of refractory fiber insulation is:
Select one:
A. 1200°C (2192°F)
B. 1650°C (3000°F)
C. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 2250°C (4082°F)
E. 1000°C (1832°F)
B. 1650°C (3000°F)
The service temperature limit of Foamed Plastic insulation is:
Select one:
A. 650°C (1200°F)
B. 150°C (302°F)
C. 320°C (608°F)
D. 454°C (850°F)
E. 104°C (219°F)
B. 150°C (302°F)
Vertical adjustment of a roller stand may be obtained by means of _____ adjustment bolts which raise or lower the roller upon which the pipe rests.
Select one:
A. One
B. Two
C. Five
D. Three
E. Four
E. Four
The slip expansion joint is suitable for:
Select one:
A. Low and high pressures
B. Medium and high temperatures
C. Low and medium temperatures
D. Low and medium pressures
E. Medium and high pressures
D. Low and medium pressures
The service temperature limit of Insulating Cement is:
Select one:
A. 1038°C (1900°F)
B. 2250°C (4082°F)
C. 1650°C (3000°F)
D. 1200°C (2192°F)
E. 1000°C (1832°F)
A. 1038°C (1900°F)
One of the types of expansion joints in general use is the _____ expansion joint.
Select one:
A. Coupling
B. Double offset u-bend
C. Elbow
D. Slip
E. U-Bend
D. Slip
Which of the following is not a characteristic of materials suitable for use as insulation?
Select one:
A. Long life
B. Ability to retain its shape and insulating value when wet
C. High insulating value
D. Corrosive
E. Vermin proof
D. Corrosive
Piping must be supported:
Select one:
A. To allow its weight to be carried by the equipment to which it is attached
B. To carry the weight of the fluid contained within the pipe
C. To allow the pipe to sag freely
D. And does not have to carry the weight of the pipe, valves, fittings, and insulation
E. To prevent free movement of the pipe due to expansion or contraction
B. To carry the weight of the fluid contained within the pipe
The constant support hanger makes use of a _____ to maintain a constant supporting force on the pipe.
Select one:
A. Hydraulic piston
B. Cable sling
C. Coiled helical spring
D. Pneumatic piston
E. Steel rod
C. Coiled helical spring
The coefficient of thermal conductivity (k) of a material is a measure of the amount of heat that will be _____ the material.
Select one:
A. Absorbed into
B. Generated by
C. Reflected by
D. Transmitted through
E. Radiated from
D. Transmitted through
The service temperature of Reflective Metal Insulation is above:
Select one:
A. 1000°C (1832°F)
B. 1650°C (3000°F)
C. 2250°C (4082°F)
D. 1040°C (1904°F)
E. 1200°C (2192°F)
D. 1040°C (1904°F)
The service temperature limit of Refractory Fiber Insulation is:
A. 1000°C (1832°F)
B. 2250°C (4082°F)
C. 1200°C (2192°F)
D. 1650°C (3000°F)
E. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 1650°C (3000°F)
The service temperature of Reflective Metal Insulation is above:
A. 1200°C (2192°F)
B. 1040°C (1904°F)
C. 1000°C (1832°F)
D. 2250°C (4082°F)
E. 16500°C (3000°F)
B. 1040°C (1904°F)
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of materials suitable for use as insulation?
A. Corrosive
B. Ability to retain its shape and insulating value when wet
C. Long Life
D. High Insulating Value
E. Vermin Proof
A. Corrosive
Vertical adjustment of a roller stand maybe be obtained by means of _____ adjustment bolts which raise or lower the roller upon which the pipe rests.
A. Five
B. One
C. Four
D. Two
E. Three
C. Four
The service temperature limit of Insulating Cement is:
A. 1200°C (2192°F)
B. 1000°C (1832°F)
C. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 1650°C (3000°F)
E. 2250°C (4082°F)
C. 1038°C (1900°F)
Allowance for expansion and contraction of piping is necessary because of the _____ changes the piping material is subjected to.
A. Temperature
B. Content
C. Pressure
D. Mass
E. Density
A. Temperature
The service temperature of Elastomeric Insulation is:
A. 320°C (608°F)
B. 454°C (850°F)
C. 1038°C (1900°F)
D. 650°C (1200°F)
E. 104°C (219°F)
E. 104°C (219°F)
One of the methods in common use for providing expansion in pipelines is by using:
A. Short pipe runs
B. Loose couplings
C. Expansion bends
D. Long radius elbows
E. Long pipe runs
C. Expansion bends
If only one expansion joint is used in the pipeline, it should be placed in the:
A. Middle of the line
B. Line adjacent to the isolation valve
C. End of the line
D. Perpendicular to the line
E. Beginning of the line
A. Middle of the line
The slip expansion joint is suitable for:
A. Low and medium temperatures
B. Medium and high pressures
C. Low and medium pressures
D. Medium and high temperatures
E. Low and high pressures
C. Low and medium pressures
