Process Operations

Question 1

Four Types of Permits

Answer 1

Hot work, blinding & unblinding, general work, and confined space entry permit

Question 2

Trunk radio systems are analog radio systems that offer large number of radio frequencies.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

5 pieces of info a P.T. has to provide to his/her relief during shift change.

Answer 3

1. daily orders 2. abnormal situations 3.overall operations 4. change in feed rates, 5. Equipment failure

Question 4

Confined space entry permit is used for

Answer 4

Hot work in process unit, line breaking, and what OSHA defines as confined space

Question 5

Intercoms stand alone electronic communicating systems intended for limited private conversation?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

The ______ is required to fill out all permits on a process unit.

Answer 6

Process Tech

Question 7

A public address system is used in the refining and process industry for _____ & _____.

Answer 7

Paging personnel & emergency notification

Question 8

5 tips for good verbal comm. skills

Answer 8

1. speak clearly 2. use right words 3. slow down 4. eye contact 5. good volume

Question 9

6 tips for good written comm. skills

Answer 9

1. no slang 2. no dashes 3. correct spelling 4. no symbols 5. no abbreviations 6.use dashes for emphasis

Question 10

Cell phones used in a process unit must be intrinsically safe?

Answer 10

True

Question 11

Difference between emergency & abnormal

Answer 11

Emergency- Unit Specified

Abnormal- feedstock change

Question 12

4 items that are to be included in unit status report

Answer 12

1. alarms 2. process status 3. process trends 4. equipment problems

Question 13

At the end of the shift the field and master control room makes copies

Answer 13

True

Question 14

5 suggestions for forming a good relationship with other P.T.

Answer 14

1.be safe 2. be honest 3. team player 4. prompt 5. willing

Question 15

Why make timely relief?

Answer 15

tech usually get into a hurry and info is lost

Question 16

Items for process trends that should be included in shift change?

Answer 16

high level trends, low level trends, swing in temp, unexplained events

Question 17

number one means of communication for operators?

Answer 17

2 way radio

Question 18

OSHA process safety management covers

Answer 18

MOC, pre start up reviews, operation procedure, emergency planning & response

Question 19

Trainee observation through a mentor program provides the oppurtunity

Answer 19

Trainee work ethics, establish working relationships, communicate effectively, retain knowledge, provide feedback.

Question 20

Reference material that should be readily available to personnel?

Answer 20

Operating manual, P&ID, operating procedures, safety health & environmental policies.

Question 21

There are _______ elements to process safety management.

Answer 21

14

Question 22

3 maintenance strategies for normal maintenance strategy

Answer 22

Predictive, Preventive, Reactive

Question 23

MOC is a method of managing and communicating changes.

Answer 23

Chemical process, equipment changes, personal changes, technology changes

Question 24

Disadvantage of reactive maintence

Answer 24

Unplanned downtown, repair equipment, process damage from equipment failures

Question 25

5 PT duties responsible for during pre turn around activities

Answer 25

Review LOTO procedure, review shut down procedure, prep LOTO device use, review turn around work list, ordering misc supplies

Question 26

Advantage for reactive maintence

Answer 26

lower cost, fewer staff, work