Module 1.11 Pipelines, Refining and Marketing

Question 1

Objective 1 Introduction, Description, History, Types of Pipeline: The student will explain some of the history and evolution of pipelines and be able to describe the types and purposes for which pipelines are used.

Answer 1

Pg 3

Question 2

Objective 2 The Role of Government Agencies: The student will explain the role of various regulatory agencies.

Answer 2

Pg 7

Question 3

Objective 3 Construction: The student will describe the various activities associated with building a pipeline.

Answer 3

Pg 8

Question 4

Objective 4 Maintenance: The student will describe the various methods used to maintain a pipeline once it is placed in service.

Answer 4

Pg 11

Question 5

Objective 5 Operation: The student will describe how pipelines are operated and controlled.

Answer 5

Pg 13

Question 6

Objective 6 Fees and Tariffs: The student will explain the purpose and method by which tariffs are calculated.

Answer 6

Pg 14

Question 7

Objective 7 The Feedstock - Hydrocarbons: The student will identify the various types of hydrocarbons which enter a refinery.

Answer 7

Pg 15

Question 8

Objective 8 Refining Crude Oil: The student will describe the various processes used to refine crude oil.

Answer 8

Pg 16

Question 9

Objective 9 Upgrading Bitumen and Heavy Oil: The student will describe the various processes used to upgrade bitumen and heavy oil

Answer 9

Pg 22

Question 10

Objective 10 End Products: The student will identify the various types of end products resulting from refining.

Answer 10

Pg 24

Question 11

Objective 11 Distribution and Marketing: The student will explain a number of distribution and marketing concepts related to the petroleum industry.

Answer 11

Pg 26

Question 12

Question 1:
Large diameter transmission lines are generally constructed from steel line pipe.
A – true
B – false

Answer 12

A)

Question 13

Question 2: 
Large diameter, long distance pipelines are called:
A – flow lines
B – gathering lines
C – transmission lines
D – distribution lines

Answer 13

C)

Question 14

Question 3:
The NEB regulates provincial pipelines including:
A – approval of new pipelines construction
B – approval of tolls and tariffs
C – ensuring all shippers have fair access
D – none of the above

Answer 14

D)

Question 15

Question 4:
Transmission lines connect individual wells in then oil field to storage tanks.
A – true
B – false

Answer 15

B)

Question 16

Question 5: 
There are major differences between oil pipelines in gas pipelines at:
A – metering facilities
B – booster stations
C – operating control stations
D – all of the above

Answer 16

D)

Question 17

Question 6:
Landowners and occupants must agree to a pipeline route before a permit is issued.
A – true
B – false

Answer 17

A)

Question 18

Question 7: 
If the pipeline is to be license for maximum operating pressure of 8000 kPa, it must be hydrostatically pressured tested at
A – 12,500 kPa
B – 10,000 kPa
C – 8000 kPa
D – 8800 kPa

Answer 18

B)

Question 19

Question 8:
Pipelines are protected from external corrosion by means of coating and cathodic protection.
A – true
B – false

Answer 19

A)

Question 20

Question 9:
Cathodic protection can be used to help prevent corrosion.
A – true
B – false

Answer 20

A)

Question 21

Question 10: 
Which of the following is NOT associated with monitoring systems variables (temperature, pressure etc.) when operating and controlling pipelines?
A – telemetry
B – satellite communication
C – global positioning systems GPS
D – SCADA

Answer 21

C)

Question 22

Question 11: 
Which of the following is NOT a liquid at room temperature and pressure?
A – octane
B – ethane
C – hexane
D – heptane

Answer 22

B)

Question 23

Question 12:
Liquids with the lowest vapor pressure will boil at the lowest temperature.
A – true
B – false

Answer 23

B)

Question 24

Question 13: 
In fractional distillation, the crude feedstock is first:
B – combined with water
B – cooled
C – heated
D – none of the above

Answer 24

C)

Question 25

Question 14: 
Crude oil is mainly comprised of:
A – aromatics
B – ethylene
C – paraffins
D – napthenes

Answer 25

C)

Question 26

Question 15:
Which of the following statement is not true with regards to petrochemicals?
A – they are pure chemical substance
B – they are a naturally occurring substance in crude oil
C – they are used to manufacture synthetic consumer items
D – they are derived from crude oil or natural gas

Answer 26

B)

Question 27

Question 16:
A catalyst is a substance that increases the rate of chemical reaction without being affected itself
A – true
B – false

Answer 27

A)

Question 28

Question 17:
The marketer works closely with refining and transportation departments to determine how much of certain product should be produced.
A – true
B – false

Answer 28

A)

Question 29

What is the primary vehicle by which most of Canada’s Oil and gas production is transported to the end-user?

Answer 29

Pipelines

Question 30

What are the other means of transportation for oil and gas?

Answer 30

Pipelines, railway tank cars and ocean tankers

Question 31

Overland which is by far the safest, most efficient and most economic method of transportation of oil and gas?

Answer 31

Pipelines

Question 32

Where was the first Canadian crude oil pipeline constructed?

Answer 32

Was a pipeline constructed in 1930s from the Turner Valley oilfields to Calgary

Question 33

What is used to determine the size of the flowline?

Answer 33

The volume of well effluent expected to be transported

Question 34

Which government agency regulates all aspects of pipeline construction and operations for pipelines located entirely within Alberta?

Answer 34

Alberta energy regulator

Question 35

NEB regulates three of the country’s largest natural gas transmission pipeline, which are they?

Answer 35

– TransCanada PipeLines
– Westcoast energy Inc.
– Alliance Pipeline

Question 36

What is the NEB’s mandate?

Answer 36

Is to ensure that all shippers have fair and equitable access to pipelines under their control