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Key Terms For Ch 1-4 Flashcards

1
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A device in which water is boiled and converted into a steam under controlled conditions.

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Boiler

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A mechanical device used to increase the pressure of a gas or vapor.

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Compressor

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A structure designed to lower the temperature of water using latent heat of evaporation.

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Cooling tower

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A device used to remove moisture from a process stream.

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Dryer

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A machine that converts chemical(fuel) energy into mechanical force.

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Engine

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Device that removes Particles from a process, allowing the clean product to pas through the filter.

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Filter

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System components used to connect together two or more pieces of piping, tubing, or other equipment.

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Fitting

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A piece of equipment that burns fuel in order to generate heat that can be transferred to process fluids flowing through tubes; also referred to as a process heater or reaction furnace.

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Furnace

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A device used to transfer hear from one substance to another without the two physically contacting each other.

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Heat exchanger.

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Flexible tube that carries fluids; can be made of plastic, rubber, finer, metal of a combination or materials.

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Hose

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The application of a lubricant between moving surfaces in order to reduce friction and minimize heating.

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Lubrication.

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12
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A mechanics driver that converts electrical energy into useful mechanical work and provides power for rotating equipment.

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Motor

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Long, hollow cylinder through which fluids are transmitted; primarily made of metal, but can also be made of glass, plastic, or plastic-lined material.

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Pipe

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14
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The conversion of raw materials into a finished or intermediate product

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Process

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15
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Illustration that provides a visual description and explanation of the processes, equipment, flows, and other important items in a facility.

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Process drawings.

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16
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A broad term for industries that convert raw materials, using a series of actions or operations, into products for consumers.

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Process industries.

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A worker in a process facility who monitors and controls mechanical, physical, and/or chemical changes throughout a process in order to create a product from raw materials.

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Process technician.

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18
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A mechanical decides that transfers energy to move materials through piping systems.

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Pump

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19
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Vessel in which a controlled chemical reaction is initiated and takes place either continually or as a batch operation.

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Reactor.

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20
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Equipment that is used to process and transfer solid materials from one location to another in a process facility, and may also provide storage for those materials.

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Solid handling equipment.

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21
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A container in which atmospheric pressure is maintained.

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Tank

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22
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The systematic search for the source of a problem so that it can be solved.

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Troubleshooting

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23
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Small diameter hose or pipe used to transport fluids.

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Tubing

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24
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A machine that is used to produce power and rotate shaft driven equipment such as pumps, compressors and generators.

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Turbine.

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25
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An integrated group of process equipment used to produce a specific product; may be referred to by the processes they preform, or named after their end products.

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Unit

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26
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Piping system components used to control, throttle, or stop the slow or fluids through a pipe.
Can be manually or automatically operated.

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Valve

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27
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An enclosed contained in which the pressure is maintained at a level that is higher than atmospheric pressure.

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Vessel.

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28
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One of the most valuable skills a process technician can master is the ability to communicate and work with ____?

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Others

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29
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Some institutions that are responsible for creating these standardized symbols include: (5)

A 
ISA
ANSI
API
ASME
NEC
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30
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_____ convert the kinetic and potential energy of a motive fluid into the mechanical energy required to drive a piece of equipment. Common types of _____ include: steam, gas, hydraulic, and wind.

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Turbines

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31
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Motors and equipment use two forms of electricity:

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Alternating current: uses a changing flow of electrons in a conductor.

Direct current: flows in a single direction.

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32
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Name 3 types of furnaces.

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Box. Vertical. And cabin.

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33
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_______ is used to assist processes in mixing, transferring, and creating vacuum in mixers, educators, centrifuges, and hydroclones.

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Auxiliary equipment

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34
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The selection, knowledge, and use of hand and power tools are essential to the safety and well-being of the ______ ________ ?

A

Process technician

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35
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Often materials are not suitable in their original from and must be separated prior to processing.

_______ __________ is used to separate these raw materials.

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Separation equipment.

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36
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What is used to maintain the operation of process equipment and piping within the lowest level of the standards allowable by law.

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Environmental control equipment.

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37
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Oversees and coordinates the voluntary standards in the U.S.

Develops and approves norms and guidelines that affect many business sectors.

The coordination of the U.S. Standards with international standards allows American products to be used worldwide.

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ANSI

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38
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A trade association that represents the oil and gas industry in the areas of advocacy, research, standards, certification, and education, for the petroleum industries, petrochemical industries, and municipalities.

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API

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39
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The main part of a drawing that contains symbols and defines elements such as relative position, types of materials, equipment descriptions, flows and functions.

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Application block

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40
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Specifies requirements and standards for pressure vessels, piping, and their fabrication.

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ASME

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41
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A smile illustration that shows a general overview of a process, indicating the pets of a process and their relationships.

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Block flow diagram.

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42
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Illustration showing power transmission and how it relates to the process.

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Electrical diagram.

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43
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A global, nonprofit technical society that develops standards for automation, instrumentation, control, and measurement.

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ISA

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44
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An illustration showing objects as they would appear to the viewer

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Isometric drawing

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45
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A section of drawing that explains or defines the information or symbols contained within the drawing. Include information such as abbreviations, numbers, symbols, and tolerances.

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Legend.

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46
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Specifies electrical cable sizing requirements and installation practices

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NEC

NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE

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47
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A US government agency created to establish and enforce workplace safety and health standards, conduct workplace inspections and propose penalties for noncompliance and investigate serious workplace incidents.

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OSHA

48
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Detailed illustration that graphically represents the relationship of equipment, piping, instrumentation and flows contained within a process in the facility.

A

P&ID

PIPING AND INSTRUMENT DIAGRAM

49
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Illustration showing the layout and dimensions of equipment, units and buildings. They are drawn to scale so that everything is of the correct relative size.

A

Plot plan.

50
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Basic illustration that uses symbols and direction arrows to show the primary flow of a product through a process. It includes information such as operating conditions, the location of main instruments and major pieces of equipment.

A

PFD

PROCESS FLOW DIAGRAM

51
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Show the direction of electrical current flow in a circuit, typically beginning at the power source.

A

Schematics

52
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Simple illustration used to represent the equipment, instruments, and the devices on a PFD or P&ID. Some symbols are standard throughout the industry while others may be specific to the individual manufacturing or engineering company.

A

Symbol

53
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A section of a drawing that contains the drawing title, drawing number, revision number, sheet number, company information, process unit, and approval signatures. Identifies the drawing as a legend, system, or layout.

A

Title block

54
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Illustration that provides process technicians a PFD type view of the utilities used for a process.

A

UFD

UTILITY FLOW DIAGRAM

55
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Typical utilities shown on a UFD include:

A 
Steam 
Condensate 
Cooling water 
Instrument air 
Plant air
Nitrogen 
Fuel gas
56
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Compounds composed of two or more metals that are mixed together in a molten solution

A

Alloys

57
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Solid plates or covers that are installed between pipe flanges to prevent the flow of fluids and isolate equipment or piping sections when repairs are being preformed; typically made of metal.

A

Blinds

58
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Deterioration of a metal by a chemical reaction

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Corrosion

59
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Segment of pipe that allows for expansion and contraction during temperature changes.

A

Expansion loop

60
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Flexible material used to seal components together so they are air or watertight.

A

Gasket

61
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Any substance that prevents the passage of heat, light, electricity or sound from one medium to another.

A

Insulation

62
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Pipes that have a pipe within a pipe design so that hot or cold fluids can be circulated around the process fluid without the two fluids coming into direct contact with each other.

A

Jacketed pipes

63
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Piping support that suspends pipes from the ceiling or other pipes.

A

Pipe hanger

64
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Piping support that protects piping, tubing, and hoses from Vibration and shock; also a ring type device used to temporarily stop a pipe leak.

A

Pipe clamp

65
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Piping support that supports pipes from underneath

A

Pipe shoe

66
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Piping reference number that pertains to the wall thickness, Inside diameter, outside diameter, and specific weight per foot of pipe.

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Schedule

67
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Device used to remove condensate from the steam system or piping.

A

Steam trap

68
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Type of corrosion that results in the formation of stress cracks

A

Stress corrosion

69
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The pull stress, in force per unit area, required to BREAK a given specimen.

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Tensile strength

70
Q

What accounts for 30 to 40 percent of the initial invest intent when building a new facility ?

A

Piping

71
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What are long hallow cylinders through which fluids are transmitted?

A

Pipes

72
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What is made from a variety of materials including copper, synthetics, plastics, and alloys, and it can be used in a variety of applications.

A

Tubing

73
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Because of the pressure, temperature, and the corrosive nature of some fluids, the material the _____ is made of must be designed to withstand the service for which it is being used.

A

Hose

74
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What is used to deliver various utilities like air, water, nitrogen, and steam?

And can be made from materials such as plastic, rubber, fiber, metal or a combination?

A

Utility hoses

75
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Rubber hoses that are flexible with a woven metal fiber outer or inner casing. Normally used to connect piping to a transport vehicle, and for steam pressure about 250 psi.

A

Steel braided hoses

76
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Flexible hoses that are color coded to ensure that the proper hose is used for a particular service.

A

Color coded flex hoses.

77
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All hoses have a maximum ______ _____ at a specific temperature. _____ _____ decrease with increasing temperature.

A

Specific temperature.

78
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What are generally proprietary groups of alloys that have better corrosion resistance than stainless steels.

A

Medium and high alloys.

79
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A variety of _____ ____ is used in corrosive service. Organic and inorganic materials are used because they provide superior corrosion resistance.

A

Nonmetallic piping

80
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Consists of a mating plate used to join two pieces of pipe or a valve to a piece of pipe.

A

Flange

81
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Threaded on both the internal and external surfaces; used to join two pipes of different sizes.

A

Bushing

82
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Used to close the end of a piping run; similar to caps, except that the threading is male and plugs and a female threaded fitting; can be glued, threaded or welded.

A

Plug

83
Q

Used to cap the open end of a pipe; may be threaded, glued, or welded.

A

Cap

84
Q

Joins two sections of threaded pipe but allows them to be disconnected without cutting or disturbing the position of the pipe.

A

Union

85
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A short length of pipe with threads on both ends; can be used to extend the length of a pipe or make temporary connections for maintenance purposes.

A

Nipple.

86
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Used to connect shafts, pipe, tubing sections, or hoses together.

A

Coupling

87
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Used to connect two pipes of difference diameters, both ends are female, it home end being lager than the other.

A

Bell reducer.

88
Q

A 45° or 90° angle that is used to change the direction of flow.

A

Elbow

89
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A T-shaped that allows the splitting or joining of flows; normally the openings join at a 90° angle, but they may have a lesser angle.

A

Tee

90
Q

Contains a fine mesh that allows fluid to flow through while holding back solid particles; located before process equipment.

A

Strainer

91
Q

A cross shape that allows four pipes to be connected together at 90° angles.

A

Cross

92
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Tubing connection that is sealed by a slip on tapered sleeve and that presses against the joining tubing when pressure is applied by a threaded connection that fits over the sleeve.

A

Compression fitting

93
Q

Type of quick connecting fitting

A

Utility connection

94
Q

Type of cooling with two prongs and a sealing gasket used primarily to connect air flared in a bell shape and sealed with a ferrule and nut.

A

Flared fitting

95
Q

Prevents the accidental connection to the wrong utility; unique for nitrogen service.

A

Nitrogen hose coupling

96
Q

Special tubing and piping connections that are sealed by spring loaded seals so they can be connected and disconnected easily.

A

Quick connect

97
Q

Special steam hose connectors that screw together so high pressure steam cannot blow them apart; also referred to as boss fittings.

A

Steam hose fitting

98
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Used between all flange connections to seal the connection. Types include: spiral wound, tang, and ring.

Size, material, and rating must match the application.

A

Gaskets

99
Q

Paste applied to the thread of a pipe to seal the thread connections.

A

Sealant compound

100
Q

A thin, white tape made of Teflon, used to lubricate and seal make pipe threads.

A

Teflon tape

101
Q

Insulation can be made of many materials, including:

A 
Glass 
Kaowool
Mineral wool
Fiberglass 
Insulation brick
Wrap
Foam
102
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A valve used to control the flow of heavy fluids. Available in horizontal, vertical, and angle designs.

A

Ball check valve

103
Q

A type of valve that uses a flor control element shaped like a hallowed out ball, attached to an external handle, to increase or decrease flow.

A

Ball valve.

104
Q

Used to block flow to and from equipment and piping systems.

A

Block valve

105
Q

The portion of a valve body through which the stem leaves the body and contains the stem packing.

A

Bonnet

106
Q

A type of valve that allows flow in only one direction and is used to prevent reversal of flow in a pipe

A

Check valve.

107
Q

A valve that automatically controls the increase or decrease of fluid flow through a pipe by remote operation.

A

Control valve

108
Q

A movable plate that regulates the flow of air, draft, or flue gases.

A

Damper

109
Q

A positive shutoff valve that utilizes a gate or guillotine that when moved between two seats causes a tight shut off.

A

Gate valve.

110
Q

Type of valve that uses a flexible chemical resistance rubber type diaphragm to control flow.

A

Diaphragm valve

111
Q

Type of valve that uses a plug and seat to regulate the flow of fluid through the valve body. Plug is shaped like globe.

A

Globe valve.

112
Q

The mechanism that raises and lowers a valve stem to allow or restrict the flow of fluid through a valve.

A

Hand wheel.

113
Q

A valve that has built in globe valve bodies and is available in horizontal or vertical designs.

A

Lift check valve.

114
Q

Moveable slanted slays that are used to adjust the flow of air.

A

Louvers

115
Q

A hand operated valve that is opened or closed using a hand wheel or lever.

A

Manual valve.

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