Book1 Chapter 16

Question 1

The bellows type corrugated expansion joint is suitable for pressures up to:
Select one:

A.
500 kPa (73 psi)

B.
1000 kPa (145 psi)

C.
100 kPa (15 psi)

D.
1500 kPa (217 psi)

E.
2000 kPa (290 psi)

Answer 1

E.
2000 kPa (290 psi)

Question 2

One of the methods in common use for providing expansion in pipelines is by using:
Select one:

A.
Loose couplings

B.
Long pipe runs

C.
Long radius elbows

D.
Short pipe runs

E.
Expansion bends

Answer 2

E.
Expansion bends

Question 3

Which of the following is not a characteristic of materials suitable for use as insulation?
Select one:

A.
Corrosive

B.
High insulating value

C.
Long life

D.
Ability to retain its shape and insulating value when wet

E.
Vermin proof

Answer 3

A.
Corrosive

Question 4

The service temperature of Reflective Metal Insulation is above:
Select one:

A.
1200°C (2192°F)

B.
1650°C (3000°F)

C.
1040°C (1904°F)

D.
2250°C (4082°F)

E.
1000°C (1832°F)

Answer 4

C.
1040°C (1904°F)

Question 5

The slip expansion joint requires _____ than the expansion bend.
Select one:

A.
Higher temperatures

B.
More space

C.
Less space

D.
Higher pressures

E.
Lower temperatures

Answer 5

C.
Less space

Question 6

If only one expansion joint is used in the pipeline, it should be placed in the:
Select one:

A.
Beginning of the line

B.
Perpendicular to the line

C.
Line adjacent to the isolation valve

D.
End of the line

E.
Middle of the line

Answer 6

E.
Middle of the line

Question 7

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.
Five

B.
Two

C.
Three

D.
Four

E.
One

Answer 7

D.
Four

Question 8

The service temperature limit of Glass Fibre insulation is:
Select one:

A.
320°C (608°F)

B.
1038°C (1900°F)

C.
104°C (219°F)

D.
454°C (850°F)

E.
650°C (1200°F)

Answer 8

D.
454°C (850°F)

Question 9

The slip expansion joint is suitable for:
Select one:

A.
Low and high pressures

B.
Low and medium temperatures

C.
Medium and high temperatures

D.
Low and medium pressures

E.
Medium and high pressures

Answer 9

D.
Low and medium pressures

Question 10

Allowance for expansion and contraction of piping is necessary because of the _____ changes the piping material is subjected to.
Select one:

A.
Mass

B.
Density

C.
Content

D.
Pressure

E.
Temperature

Answer 10

E.
Temperature

Question 11

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.
Generated by

B.
Radiated from

C.
Reflected by

D.
Transmitted through

E.
Absorbed into

Answer 11

D.
Transmitted through

Question 12

One of the types of expansion joints in general use is the _____ expansion joint.
Select one:

A.
U-Bend

B.
Slip

C.
Coupling

D.
Elbow

E.
Double offset u-bend

Answer 12

B.
Slip

Question 13

The service temperature limit of Elastomeric insulation is:
Select one:

A.
320°C (608°F)

B.
104°C (219°F)

C.
454°C (850°F)

D.
1038°C (1900°F)

E.
650°C (1200°F)

Answer 13

B.
104°C (219°F)

Question 14

The service temperature limit of Foamed Plastic insulation is:
Select one:

A.
454°C (850°F)

B.
104°C (219°F)

C.
320°C (608°F)

D.
150°C (302°F)

E.
650°C (1200°F)

Answer 14

D.
150°C (302°F)

Question 15

The service temperature limit of Mineral Fibre (Rock and Slag Wool) insulation is:
Select one:

A.
1038°C (1900°F)

B.
454°C (850°F)

C.
650°C (1200°F)

D.
320°C (608°F)

E.
104°C (219°F)

Answer 15

A.
1038°C (1900°F)

Question 16

The service temperature limit of refractory fiber insulation is:
Select one:

A.
1650°C (3000°F)

B.
1200°C (2192°F)

C.
2250°C (4082°F)

D.
1000°C (1832°F)

E.
1038°C (1900°F)

Answer 16

A.
1650°C (3000°F)

Question 17

Piping must be supported:
Select one:

A.
To allow its weight to be carried by the equipment to which it is attached

B.
To prevent free movement of the pipe due to expansion or contraction

C.
To carry the weight of the fluid contained within the pipe

D.
And does not have to carry the weight of the pipe, valves, fittings, and insulation

E.
To allow the pipe to sag freely

Answer 17

C.
To carry the weight of the fluid contained within the pipe

Question 18

The service temperature limit of Calcium Silicate insulation is:
Select one:

A.
650°C (1200°F)

B.
104°C (219°F)

C.
454°C (850°F)

D.
1038°C (1900°F)

E.
320°C (608°F)

Answer 18

A.
650°C (1200°F)

Question 19

The service temperature limit of Magnesia (85%) pipe insulation is:
Select one:

A.
104°C (219°F)

B.
320°C (608°F)

C.
454°C (850°F)

D.
1038°C (1900°F)

E.
650°C (1200°F)

Answer 19

B.
320°C (608°F)

Question 20

The constant support hanger makes use of a _____ to maintain a constant supporting force on the pipe.
Select one:

A.
Pneumatic piston

B.
Cable sling

C.
Coiled helical spring

D.
Hydraulic piston

E.
Steel rod

Answer 20

C.
Coiled helical spring

Question 21

The service temperature limit of Insulating Cement is:
Select one:

A.
2250°C (4082°F)

B.
1038°C (1900°F)

C.
1200°C (2192°F)

D.
1650°C (3000°F)

E.
1000°C (1832°F)

Answer 21

B.
1038°C (1900°F)