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BASIC
QA/QCQUESTIONS&ANSWERS
QA/QCQuestionnaires
AFundamentalHandbookforInterview
QA/QC&InstrumentationInspection
ABUZARRARQUAISI
ALQAMAR
2009
QA/QCQuestionnaires
InstrumentationInspectionandQualityControlQuestioner
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WhatisQA/QC?
QA/QCmeans,QualityAssurance/QualityControlthepurposeofthis(QA/QC)istoestablish
the sequence of requirement for the quality of material, quality of works, its inspection and
records.
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WhatarebasicresponsibilitiesofQA/QCpersonals?
Toensureexecutionofworksandcomplyfullyasperstandardandapprovedspecs.
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WhatarethebasicrequireddocumentsforaQA/QCpersonal?
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ThebasicrequireddocumentsQA/QCpersonalareasfollowing:
ITP: toconducttheQualitycheck(inspection/witness/surveillance)etc.
WP: standardproceduretoexecutetheworks.(WorkProcedure)
P&ID: asareferencetoensurethattheworkisasperstandarddrawing.
MTC: ToensurethatthematerialcompliesthePESstandardspecs.
PP: ToensurethattheInstrumentsareinstalledasperP&IDandPPasperconvenience.
IDS/ISS:Toensurethattheinstrumentcomplywiththebasicrequirement.
RFI: Toconducttheinspectionofcompletedworks.(RequestforInspection)
QR: Tomaintainthequalityrecordsofcompletedworksetc.
QCO: Toissueawarningincaseoflittleviolationandobservation
NCR: Toissueawarningincaseofseriousviolationofstandard.(NonComplianceReport)
CalibrationReport:ToensureparametersarefunctioncheckedasperIDS.
HookUp:Toensurethattheremoteconnectionofpneumaticisdonecorrectly.
WiringDiagrams:Toensurethatthewiringisdonecorrectly.
WhatareQA/QCsITPsandQCP?Giveabrief.
ITP: Thisprocedureinformsaboutthekindsofqualitycheck(surveillance,inspection,
witnessorholdpoints)meansqualityofworkbeingdoneinpropersequences.
QCP: Thisprocedureaddresstheactivitiesandrequirementindetails
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WhatisNCR?WhydoesitneedforaQA/QCpersonal?
NCRmeansNonComplianceReport,QA/QCpersonalhasreservetherighttoissueawarningif
thecontractordoesntcomplyorviolatewiththestandardprocedure.
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Whatarethegeneralworkprocedures(WP)?
Thegeneralsequenceofactivitieswillbeasfollows:
a)ReceivingDrawingandDocuments
b)ReproductionofDrawings
c)IssuingofDrawingtosite
d)NewIssuingNewRevisions
e)ShreddingofDrawings
f)RedliningDrawings
g)TransmittalofredlinestoClient(Asbuilt)
h)RestrictedaccesstotheDCO
i)WorkPermitpriortostarttheworks
j)Record
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WhatarecommonPPErequired?Giveabrief.
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Whatisredlining?Briefitscolorcoding.
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FollowingarethecommonPPEforasafeandqualityworksstandardprocedure:
Qualification :
Awarenessaboutallkindsofsafetystandard/codesandwork
procedure.
Experience :
Qualifiedfortheworksexecution.
Use(PPE)
:
Properequipmentsandtoolsshallbeusedtoavoidinjuries/loss.
SafetyShoes,Helmet,Glass,Gloves,Earplugs,Harnessproper
toolsandcertifiedequipments.
In case of any change occur to the standard approved drawing while the project is being
constructedortestedtherelevantdrawingwillberedlined.Followingcolorcodingshallbe
usedforthispurpose:
Red :
Ifanyadditionrequiredinthedrawing.
Green:
Ifanydeletionisrequiredfromthedrawing.
Blue :
ifanycommentisadded.
WhatarethedifferencebetweenInspection(Surveillance),witnessandHold
Inspection
Witness
HoldPoint
point?
Workcanbeexecutewithoutclientsinspectionanditcanbe
Inspectsomepartofthemifitrequired.
Workcanbeexecutewithoutclientinspectionandthenitcanbe
inspecteduponthecompletionofwork.
Workcantbeexecutedwithoutclientinspection.
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WhatisdifferencebetweenHazardousandNonHazardousarea?
Hazardous:
AHazardouslocationisdefinedasanareawhereapotentialforfireor
explosionexistduetothepresenceofflammablegases,liquidorvapors,
combustibledustsorfibersandflyinginsufficientquantitiestoproducea
nexplosionorignitablemixture.
NonHazardous:
Anareawherenoriskofpresenceofanykindsexposition.
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Whataredifferentkindsofcertification?
i)
WeatherProof
ii)
DustProof
iii)
WaterTight
iv)
ExplosionProof
v)
FlameProof
vi)
IntrinsicSafetyProof
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WhatisISO?Explainsomeofitsstandards?
ISOmeansInternationalStandardOrganization;someofthemareasbelow:
ISO:9001,ISO:9002,ISO:9003etc.
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WhatareZoneclassifications?Giveabrief.
Zoneclassificationisdefiningtheareaofhazards,theyareasbelow;
Zone0:
A zone in which explosions gas/air mixture is continuously present or
presentforextendedperiods,duringnormaloperation.
Zone1:
A zone in which explosions gas/air mixture is likely to occur in normal
operation.
Zone2:
A zone in which explosions gas/air mixture is not likely to occur in the
normaloperationandifitoccurs,itwillonlyexistforashorttime.
Zone10:
Azoneinwhichexplosivedustatmosphereispresentcontinuouslyorfor
extendedperiodsoftime.
Azoneinwhichthereislikelihoodthatexplosiveatmospheremayoccur
Zone11:
forshortperiodsduetounsettleddustlayers.
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Whatarethestandardheightstoinstalltheinstruments?
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WhatisLoopCheck?
Toensurethatthesystemwiringfromfieldtocontrolconsolefunctioning.
Astandardheighttoinstalltheinstrumentsis14meters,butitcanvarylessormoreasper
locationsconvenience.
Explaintuningofcontroller;(a)ClosedLoopMethod,(b)OpenLoopMethod.
Tuning basically involves adjustment of +I+D parameters to achieve good control. The gain,
time,constants&deadtimearoundtheloopwilldictatethesettingsofvariousparametersof
controllers.
a) ClosedLoopMethod
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Ultimategainmethod
b) OpenLoopMethod
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processreactioncurve
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Whatareareaclassifications?Giveabrief.
AsperNECandNACA,followingarethehazardclassification;
ClassI:Locationinwhichflammablegasesorvaporsmaybepresentintheatmosphere
inquantitiessufficienttoproduceexplosiveorignitablemixture.
ClassIgases/vaporsaredividedintofourfollowinggroups
GroupA:
PresenceofAcetylene
GroupB:
PresenceofHydrogen,Butadiene,EthyleneOxideetc.
GroupC:
PresenceofEthylene,CycloPropane,CarbonMonoOxideetc.
GroupD:
Presence of Gasoline, Acetone, Butane, Propane, Alcohol, natural gas
(Methane)etc.
Class II : Location in which the presence of combustible dust are in the air in sufficient
quantitytoigniteorexplode.
ClassIIconductive/nonconductivedustisdividedintothreeasbelow:
GroupE:
Presenceofmetaldusts(Aluminum,Magnesiumandchemicaldustsetc).
GroupF:
Presenceofblackcarbon,charcoal,coalorcokedustsetc.
GroupG:
Presenceofnonconductivedust(foam,starch,combustibleplasticetc).
ClassIII:Locationinwhicheasilyignitablefibersorflyingarepresentbutarenotlikelyto
beinsuspensioninairinquantitiessufficienttoproduceignitablemixture.
Division1 :
The Hazards are present continuously or periodically under
normaloperationcondition.
Division2 :
The Hazards are only presents during accidental or abnormal
conditions.
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Whyisflowmeasuredinsquareroot?
FlowvariesdirectlyasthesquarerootofD.P(DifferentialPressure)sincethisflowvariesasthe
squarerootoftheD.Pthependoesnotdirectlyindicateflow.Theflowcanbedeterminedby
takingthesquarerootofthepen.
Saythepenreads50%ofchart.
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Whatisthediameterofthetransmitternozzle?
0.030
Howwillyouwork/removeonacontrolvalvewhichisinline?
Inletandoutletdischargemanualvalvetobe
closedbytheoperatorandtagged.
The valve No. 1 to be closed first. Control valve
should be in fully open condition. Valve No. 2
closed. Secondly the line has to be drained and
depressurizedbeforeremoving.
FigureBYPASSVALVE
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Whatarethestandardnozzlesorientationsforprocesscontrolsystems?
Figure1GASSERVICE
Itshouldbe45eitherSide
ofthepipeorvertical
Figure2LIQUIDSERVICE
Figure3STEAMSERVICE
Horizontalor45 below
ofeithersideofpipe
Horizontaloraboveit
45 eithersideofpipe
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WhatisdifferentbetweenOpenLoopandCloseLoop?
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Whatisfeedforwardandfeedbackwardcontrolsystem?
OpenLoop
CloseLoop
ALoopSystemwhichoperatesdirectwithoutanyfeedbackand
generatestheoutputinresponsetoaninputsignal.
A loop system which uses a measurement of the output signal through
feedbackandacompanionwiththedesiredoutputtogenerateanerror
signalthatisappliedtotheactuator.
Figure1.FeedForwardControl
Figure2.FeedBackward
Feedforward control is a system in which corrective action is based on measurement of

disturbanceinputsintotheprocess.
Feed backward control involves the detection of the controlled variable & counter acting of
changesinitsvaluerelativetosetpointbyadjustmentofthemanipulatedvariable.
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WhatisLogicGate?
ADigitallogiccircuitwithoneormoreinputvoltagebutonlyoneoutputvoltage.
WhatdoesatransmitterO/Psignalstartfrom315or420m.a.?
Linearandcancheckupweatheritslivezeroordeadzero
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WhyisM.A.signalpreferredforsignaltransmission?
Noisereductionandnocurrentdropforlongtransmissionlines.
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ExplainCascadecontrol(Topreventoutsidedist.
TT
TIC
REMOTEPOINT
STEAM
PT
PIC SLAVE
FEEDWATER
PV
FUELGAS
Figure.Cascadecontrol
Cascademeanstwocontrollersinseries,oneofthemisamatterofprimary&thesecondisthe
secondaryorslave.TheO/Poftheslavecontrolleroperatesthefinalcontrol.
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Explainthreeelementfeedwatercontrolsystem.
DRUMLEVEL
CONTROL
FEEDWATER
CONTROL
P2
STEAM
CONTROL
COMPUTING
RELAY
P1
P4
P3=R(P2P1
K)+P4+K0
R=GAIN
KI=Adj.Suppression
R0=Adj.Bras
P3
Figure.FEEDWATERCONTROLSYSTEM
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WhatisFoundationFieldbussystem?
AfullydigitalcontrolsystemiscalledFoundationFieldbussystem.
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WhataremeantFAT,SAT,RAT?
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WhatisMicroprocessorControlSystem?GiveabriefofPLC,DCSandSCADA?
FAT
SAT
RAT
:
:
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FactoryAcceptanceTest
SiteAcceptanceTest
RunAcceptanceTest
ComputerbasedcontrolsystemiscalledMicroprocessorcontrolsystem.
ThebriefofPLC,DCSandSCADAareasfollowing:
PLC :
ProgramLogicControlsystem
PLCsareusedinpracticewiththeaimofachievinghigherdegreeofavailability
orfaulttolerance.Thetypesareasfollow:
FaultTolerant:1outof2objectivesystemsobjective:Reducetheprobabilityof
lossesofproductionbyswitchingtoastandbysystem.
FailSafe:
2outof2systemobjective:Protectlife,theenvironmentand
investmentbysafelydisconnectingtoasecureoffposition.
DCS :
DistributedControlSystem.
SCADA:
SupervisoryControlAndDataAcquisition.
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Whatareinspectionpointsforacabletrayinstallation?
Materialcheckasperapprovedspec,sizeandtype,trayshookup,properdistancestructure,
traytotrayi.e.power/control/signal/lowvoltageandhighvoltage,supportandfixedstrongnot
shaking.
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Whatareinspectionpointsforfieldinstrumentswithimpulsetubing?
Materialinspectionasperapprovedspecmaterial,typeandsize,installationasperHookup,
check line route to avoid any obstruction, check tube bending and check tube support,
compressionfittingofferrulesandthentest(Hydrostatictest)shallbedone.
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Whatareinspectionpointsforcablelaying?
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Materialinspectionasperapprovedmaterials,typeandsize,meggering,cableroutingdrawing,
completion of cable route (tray, conduit or trench etc) and cable numbering (tags), cable
bending,useofpropertoolsandequipmentforcablepulling.
WhatareinspectionpointsforJunctionBoxandMarshallingCabinets?
Material inspection, type size as per approved specification, installation hookup for frame,
bracketorstands,fixedproperlymeansshakingfree,NamePlateandTagNo.
WhatarestandardmethodsofFerrulesaddressingtoandfromaJunctionBox?
For to side only Terminals Address required which shall be close to terminal either side and
completeinformationshallbeofffromsideafterorbeforeasperleftandrightside.
WhatarestandardsofinstallingaDPTransmitteringasserviceandwhy?
Inst.(DPTransmitter)ingasserviceshallbeabovetheprocesstoavoidthemalfunctioningand
draintheliquid(condensate)intotheprocesslineeasily.
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Explainwhyshieldofsignalcableisnotearthedonbothsides?
Toavoidthecurrentnoise(Resonance)
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WhatisRFI?WhenandRFIwillberaised?
Howdoyoudeterminethecorrectinstallationoffloworifice?
Theorificedatatagshallbepunchedintheupstreamoforifice,thedata(tag)sideshallbein
theupstreamofflowdirection.
Request for Inspection (RFI), RFI shall be raised only when the status of the preliminary
inspectionsatisfactory,andtheworks(items)orHoldorWitnessPoints.
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WhatisfinalRFI?Whenitshallberaisedup?
When the QA/QC department of contractor is satisfied that the work detailed in the
construction RFI is completed then request submitted for inspection to the client QA/QC
department.
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Whataretherequireddocumentsforaninspection?
Followingaretherequireddocumentsforaninspection:
:RFI(RequestforInspection)
:P&IDforlineinspection
:PPforlocation
:Wiringdiagramforwiringdetails.
:DataSheetforcalibrationandpressuretest.
:Hookupetc.forremotetubing/airline
:QRformaintainingrecord.
:WP(WorkProcedure)tocheckeachandeverystepasperspec.
:QCOforissuingincaseoflittleviolation.
:NCR(NonComplianceReport)forissuingincaseofmajorviolationetc.
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WhataretherequireddocumentsforaRemoteLoopfolder?
FollowingaretherequireddocumentsforaRemoteLoopfolder:
:LooppackageChecklist
:ILD(InstrumentLoopDiagrams)
:InstrumentLoopAcceptancerecord(TR/TestRecord)
:P&ID(Piping&InstrumentationsDiagram)
:ISS/IDS(Inst.SpecSheet/Inst.DataSheet)
:AlarmList
:CalibrationRecord(TR)
:CableMeggerReport(PrimaryPriortoPulling)
:CableMeggerReport(SecondaryafterPulling)
:PressureTestRecord(TR)
:MCCheckRecord(RemoteLoop)(GreenColor)
:MC(MarshallingCabinet)PunchList
:LoopCheckPunchList
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WhataretherequireddocumentsforaLocalLoopfolder?
FollowingaretherequireddocumentsforaRemoteLoopfolder:
:Looppackagechecklist
:ILD(ifnotmechanicalloop)
:CableMeggerReport(PrimaryPriortoPulling)ifnotmechanicalloop.
:CableMeggerReport(SecondaryafterPulling)ifnotmechanicalloop.
:AlarmLoop(IfnotMechanicalLoop)
:P&ID
:ISS/IDS
:CalibrationRecord(TR)
:PressureTestRecord(TR)ifrequired
:MCCheckRecord(LocalLoop)(GreenColor)
:MCPunchList
:VisualCheckPunchList/LoopCheckPunchList.
Whatarethepreviouslevelsofinspection?Explain
Theyareasfollowing:
LevelofInspectionforMaterial
a) Level0
:Documentsrequirementsonly,noInspection
b) Level1
:Inspectionpriortoshipping
c) Level2
:Minimumrequirements,preinspectionmeetings,oneormore
unspecifiedinprogresssurveillancevisits.
d) Level3
:Sameaslevel2,exceptthatinprogresssurveillanceinspectionshall
beinregularbasis.
e) Level4:ResidentInspectorcontinuouslymonitorstheworks.
LevelofInspectionforconstructionphase:
a) HoldPoints(H)
:Theinspectionactivitywillnotproceedwithoutthepresenceof
Inspector.
b) WitnessPoints(W) :InspectionactivitiescanbeproceedingafterissuingRFI.
:Verificationofdocumentation(NMR)onitscorrectnessasper
c) Review(R)
specandapproveddrawings.
d) Surveillance(S)
:Inspectorhasrighttoconductrandominspectionofworks.
e) Inspect(I)/
Perform(P)/
:Constructioncanbeproceedingtonextphasewithoutclient
Test(T)
inspection.
WhatisITPs?WhatareholdandwitnessPoints?
ITPmeansInspectionandTestPlandetailsofworkscopeandrequiredtypesofInspections.
HoldPoint(H)isthelevelofinspectionthatclientinspectionmustrequiredthroughRFI
andcannotbeproceeduntilinspectionisdonebyclient.
Witness Point (W) is the level of inspection that inspection activity can be preceded
withoutclientinspectionorclientisnotavailableasperRFItiming.
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WhatisscheduleQ?
ScheduleQisanattachmenttothecontract,whichistheprovisionofQualityAssuranceand
Control,InspectionandTestPlan.
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Explainratiocontrol(FueltoAirRatiocontrolofFurnaceDiagram?
GAS
MAINSTEAM
PRC
FT
FRC
FV
FRC
PRIMARY
SECONDARY
FT
RR
FUELGAS
FigureRATIOCONTROLOFFURNACEDIAGRAM
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Analogueintegrator&analoguedifferentiator?
ANALOGUEINTEGRATOR
ANALOGUEDIFFERENTIATOR
C
R
R
C
VOUT
AV
AV
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Vout=1/RC Vindt
VOUT
Vout=Rcd/dtVin
Whatisabsolutepressure?
Absolutepressureisthetotalpressurepresentinthesystem?
AbsolutePressure =
GaugePressure+Atm.Pressure
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Whatisabsolutezeropressure?
Absolutezero
=
760mmHg.
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Whatismaximumvacuum?
Themaxmm.Vacuum=
760mmHg.
WhatisVacuum?
AnypressureblowatmosphericpressureisVacuum.
0 Vacuums
Atm.=760mm.
ZeroGauge
Maxm.Vacuum760mmHg
ZeroAbsolute
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Whataretheprimaryelementsformeasuringpressure?
Theprimaryelementsformeasuringpressureare:
1. BourdonTube
2. Diaphragm
3. Capsule
4. Bellows
5. PressureSpring
Theaboveareknownaselasticdeformationpressureelements.
1. TypesofBourdonTubes.
1) CType.
2) Spiral
3) Helix
2. Diaphragm
: Thediaphragmisbestsuitedforlowpressuremeasurement
3. Capsules
: Twocirculardiaphragmareweldedtogethertoformapressure
capsule.
Materialused:PHOSPHERBRONZE,NISPONGE,STAINLESSSTEEL
4. Bellows
: Bellowsisaonepiece,collapsible,seamlessmetallicunitwith
deepfoldsformedfromverythinwalledtubing.
5. PressureSpring : Pressurespringsofhelicalorspiralshapeareusedformeasuring
highpressures.
Howwillyouchangetheactionofacontrolvalve?
Ifthecontrolvalveiswithoutbottomflangetheactuatorneedstobecharged.Ifthebottom
flange is provided, disconnect stem, separate body from bonnet. Remove the bottom flange
andtheplugfrombody.Detachtheplugfromthestembyremovingthepin,fixthestematthe
otherendoftheplugandfixthepinback.Turnthebodyupsidedown.Connectitbacktothe
bonnet after inserting the plug and stem. Connect back the stem and couple it. Fix back the
bottomflange.CalibratetheValve.
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Whatisfeedback&feedforwardcontrol?
Feedbackcontrolinvolvesthedetectionofthecontrolledvariable&counteractingofchanges
initsvaluerelativetosetpointbyadjustmentofthemanipulatedvariable.
Feedforward is a system in which corrective action is based on measurement of disturbance
inputsintotheprocess.
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Explainfurnacedraftcontrol.
Whenbothforceddraft&inducedareusedtogetheratsamepointinthesystemthepressure
will be the same as that of atmosphere. Therefore the furnace pressure must be negative to
preventhotgasleakage.(0.1H2O)
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Howwillyouapplywttestcalibrationtoaleveltrol?
NormalLeveltrol
1. Adjustthezerotoget0%output.
2. ConnectatransparentPVCtubetotheDrainpointasshowninHookup.
3. Fillittothecentreoftopflange.
4. AdjusttheSp.GravityortheSpanadjusts.
5. Fillitupto50%tochecklinearity.
Lossofwt.at0%=wt.ofthedisplacer
Lossofwt.at100%=(wt.ofthedisplacervolume)x
i.e.Volume=r2h =Sp.Gravity.
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Whatarethelimitationofleveltrol?
72.
Whatwillhappenifthedisplacerhasfallen?
Ifthedisplacerhasfallen,theoutputwillbemaximum.
Hasaholeinit,theoutputwillbeminimum.
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HowwillyoucheckzeroofaDPleveltransmitter?
ClosebothisolationvalvesonLPlegandHPleg,equalize,checkandadjustzeroifnecessary.
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Howmanyzonesarethereinclassatmospheres?
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WhatismeantbytermEXPLOSIONPROOF?
Equipment designed to withstand an internal explosion and to prevent the ignition of
GAS/VAPORoutsidetheenclosure.
Three(3)zone0,zone1,zone2.
Howmanygroupsorgases/vaporsarethereinClassatmosphere?
Division
Zone
:Four A,B,C,D
:ThreeC,B,A
WhattypeofconduitmustbeusedwithinClasszone0/1area?
ThreadedRigidMetalConduit.
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HowmanythreadsmustbeengagedtomakeajointEXPLOSIONPROOF?
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WhatisthedistancefromanEXPLOSIONPROOFenclosuremustasealbeinstalled?
5FullThreadsNEC 5014 (A) (1) requires threaded connection to be made up with at least 5
threadsfullyengaged.
18
NEC5015(A)(1)conduitsealsshallbeinstalledwithin18oftheenclosure.
In a Class. Zone 0 areas A 2 conduit is terminated to an enclosure containing only

terminalsisaconduitsealisrequired.
Yes. NEC5015(A)(1)(B)entries2andlargerintoenclosurescontainingterminals,splices
ortapssealingfittingsarerequired.
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Whyaresealingfittingsinstalledinconduitsystems?
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Whatisthemaximumdistanceasealingfittingisinstalledfromboundarylocation?
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Whatistheminimumthicknessofthecompoundinsideasealingfitting?
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ExplainwhatismeantbythetermFLASHPOINTofliquid.
Tominimizethepassageofgases/vaporsandtopreventthepassageofflamesintotheconduit
systemscanalsobeusedtodrainconduit.
10FEET
boundary.
NEC 5015 (A) (4) and (B) (2) requires sealing within 10 Feet either side of the
Theminimumthicknessshallnotbelessthanthetradesizeofthesealingfittingandinnocase
lessthan58inch5015(C)(3).
The minimum temperature at which a liquid gives of a sufficient concentration to form an
ignitablemixture.
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Aconduitoutletboxcanbeusedasasealingfittingwhenfittedwithsealingcover?
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Whatistheminimuminformationrequiredonaclassifiedareadrawing.
Yes. AGUTypefittingcanbeusedasasealingfittingwhenfittedwithasealingcover.
Whatistheratioofmixpowdertowater?
2partsofpowderto1partofwater(WATER:mustbesweetwater)
WhatisthepurposeofFIBERDAMinsideasealing?
To make a foundation for the compound. The fiber dam must be strong enough and tight
enoughtopreventtheweightofthepouredcompoundfromseepingoutfromtheconduit.
1.Differentiationbetweentheclassifiedandnonclassifiedlocations.
2.MinimumAIT(AutoIgnitionTemperature)ofthegas/vapor.
3.Differentiationbetweenthegroups.
4.Classifiedareastobeshowninplanandelevation.
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What is the maximum internal and external surface temperatures allowed in class I
Zone2areas?
800oftheAutoIgnitionTemperatureofthegas/vaporinthearea.
SeeNEC:
5015(A)(1);5015(A)(4)..
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Where a mixture of gases has a mixture density less than 75% of the density of air
whatisitclassedas?
Lighterthanair.
SeeSAESB068,Para5.4
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The mixture of gases/vapors of different ignition temperatures. How is the ignition

temperatureofthegas/vapordefined?
Byoneofthreemethods
Lowestindividualtemperatureofthemixture.
SeeSAESB068,Para5.3
Testofthemixture
Bycalculation.
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Whatistheclassificationofanunventilatedroom?
ClassDiv.1GroupA/ClassZone1GroupC
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AresealingfittingsrequiredforsmarttransmittersinaClassZone2area?
No. smarttransmittershavealowwattageoutputandusuallywillnotreach80%oftheauto
ignitiontemperatureofthegas/vapor,alsothecableisterminatedwithinaterminalchamber
whichisseparatefromtheprocessbyaminimumoftwoseals.
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Whatisthemaximum%ageofcrosssectionaconduitcanbefilledcontainingthree(3)
ormorewires?
40%asperNECCh.9Table1.
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WhatisPVCincableinsulationanabbreviationfor?
PolyVinylChloride
Whatisthepurposeofdrain/shieldininstrumentationwires?
Toreduceelectrostaticnoiseandunwantedvoltage.
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Per Aramco Standards, what is minimum separation between low voltage power
cablesandinstrumentationcablesincabletrays.
Minimum300mm.
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PerNEC,whatisthemaxm.Distancebetweensupportsfor2inchrigidsteelconduit.
Horizontal
:
4.9mtrs.(16Feet)
AsPerNECArticleTable344:30(B)(2)
Vertical
:
6mtrs.
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Per Saudi Aramco standard, what is the minimum size of grounding grid conductor
[cable]?
70mm2
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Per NEC, what would be the size of equipment grounding copper conductor for
equipmentprotectedbyovercurrentdevicerated600amperes?
NECarticle:250Table122.1AWGcopper(3550mm2)or2/0AWGcopperclad(70mm2)
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Per NEC, what would be the size of grounding electrode copper conductor for
alternatingcurrentsystemhavinglargestserviceconductorsized350kcmil?
1600AMP.Copperconductor4/0AWG120mm2
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Howthegroundingconductorwouldbeconnectedtoundergroundgroundinggrid?
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a)Bythermiteweldingorbrazing.
b)Byapprovedgroundingcompressionconnectors.
Whatdothefollowinglettersdenoteonelectricalequipmentandexplainthe
markings?
T1450C
ExdExplosionProofGlandsorFlameProof
11BCombustibledustAcetaldehyde,Ethylene
T5100CTemp.
T2300C
T3200C
T4135C
T5100C
T685C
Q.
OnelectricalequipmentbeingusedinhazardousareayoumayseetheletterULor
C.S.A,whatdotheseabbreviationsstandfor?
ULUnderWriterLaboratories
C.S.ACanadianStandardAssociation
Q.
A3phasesystemhasphasetophase480VAC,whatisthephasetoearth/neutral
voltage?Showcalculation.
480/3=277V
Linecurrent=3phasevoltage(3=1.732)
Q.
PerNEC,whataretheinstanceswheresealsfittingsareneeded?
When a conduct run is crossing hazardous boundaries below ground requires boundary seal,
side, electrical equipment, junction box & conduit. Any breaking, sparking & heat producing
devicemustberequiredfittings.
Q.
Howtominimizetheeffectofbreathinginconduitinstallation?
Lowpointdrainandbreathershallbeprovided.
Q.
Nametypeofcablessuitableforclass1,division1anddivision2locations?
Class1,division1,anddivision2locationssuitablecableisXLPE,Polyethylene,EPR,Armored
cable.
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Q.
Howmanydegreesbendpermittedinaconduitrun?
360betweenpullboxtopullbox.
Q.
PerNEC,whatistheminimumnumberofconduitthreadsshouldbeengagedat
hazardouslocations?
Five(5)FullThreadsshouldbeengaged.
Q.
Whatisthecolorcodeofgroundingneutralandphaseconductor?
Grounding Green
Neutral
White
Phase
Black
Q.
Whatisminimumtemperatureratingforlowvoltage?
90CDry&75CWet
Q.
Namethetypeoftestsrequiredfortestingfollowingcables:
MediumvoltagepowercablesMeggertest&DCHighPotentialtest
CatholicprotectionHolidaytest
LowvoltagecablesMeggertest&continuitytest.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Namesomeofthetestsrequiredfortestingfollowingequipment:
OiltypetransformersWindingtestandRatiotest
ElectricalMotorsWindingtest,Resistancetest,Meggertest
Batteriesspecificgravity,voltage,current
CircuitBreakersMegger&Ductortest,primarycurrentTrajectiontest
Q.
Q.
What is the NEMA rating for electrical enclosures installed in the following
environments:
1. IndoorNEMAarticle250
2. Outdoor3R,3CR4
3. Corrosiveenvironment4X
Q.
Per NEC , what is the minimum working clearance in front of low voltage electrical
equipment?
Minimum3Feet(900mm)
Q.
Per S. Aramco standard , what is the ambient temperature rating for electrical
equipment?
40C
Q.
How many divisions and groups class atmospheric hazards are divided into? And
whatarethelocationscoveredbyeachdivision?
Classzone0flammablegassesorvaporarepresentinair
classzoneflammablegassesorvaporarelikelytoexistundernormaloperationcondition
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Q.
Define following for enclosures containing arching electrical device and installed in
hazardousarea?
1. TypeNEMAtype4x
2. SafetyfactorExia
3. FlametightExid
Q.
What type of equipment is this statement describing? The energy released from this
typeofequipmentisinsufficienttocauseignition.
Classzonelocation
Q.
What are the most important things to check on lighting fixture installed in a
hazardouslocation?Andwheretheseneedtobeshown?
Tobecheckandconfirmfixtureareexplosionproofitshouldshowninfittingnamefluteitself.
Q.
PerAramcostandard,whataretheacceptabletypesofundergroundconduits?
Threadedrigidsteelhotdipgalvanizedandprecoated.
Q.
WhatisIEEEstandardworkclearancearoundhighvoltagetransformers?
Minimum10feet3mtrs.asperNECtable110.31
Q.
Per Aramco standards, what is the maximum resistance value per mined for a
groundingsystematindustrialarea?
1OHM
Q.
Howmanythreadsofrigidsteelconduitmustbeengagedinahazardousarea?
5threads.AsperNEC501.4(A)(1)
Q.
How do you determine the correctsizeequipmentgroundconductorfora 1600 amp.

Overcurrentdevice?
AsperNECarticle.Table250122GroundConductorfor4/0AWG120mm2
Q.
What size junction is required if you have a 4 conduit straight in and straight out?
Whatsizeforanglepulls?
AsperNEC314.28
Forstraightinandstraightout:lessthan8times84=32inch
Foranglepulls:lessthan6times64=24inch
Q.
Whatisthemaximumpercentofcrosssectionaconduitcanbefilledcontaining3or
moreconductors?
40%asperNECchapter9table1
Q.
Whataretherequirementsforconductorinsulationatlightfixtureterminations?
Insulationminimumthickness0.25mmthathaveinsulatedsuitabletemperaturenotlessthan
125C
Q.
Whatisthemaximumnumberofovercurrentdevicesallowedinapanelboard?
AsperNEC408.1542number.
Q.
WhatisaTnumberasitrelatestoequipmentinaHazardousArea?
QA/QCQuestionnaires
Temperatureclass.AsperNECtable500.8(B)
Q.
Canyouuselightfixturesasaraceway?
No
Q.
Whereareconduitsupportsrequiredforrigidsteel?
Horizontal:3mtrsvertical:6mtrs.AsperNEC344.30
Q.
Wherearesealfittingrequired?
Instrumentsideandenclosuresideinhazardousarea.
Q.
Whatareallthesourcesofinformationusedtoensureaspecific
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Q.
Whataretheprocessvariable?
Q.
InwhichNECarticlenumberforthegrounding,wiring,conduit&areaclassification?
Q.
Name at least 5 Saudi Aramco Engg. Standard which is commonly used for
Instrumentation.Installationandinspection.
Q.
Whatareaclosedloopcontrolanditsexample?
Q.
What are the procedure of installing a Gas service, Liquid service & steam service
transmitter?
Q.
Whatisthesafetyfactorforimpulsetubingpressuretest?
Q.
Whatarethecontentsoftheloopfolder?
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CONDUIT
a. Whatistheminimumsizeofconduitforinstrumentationanditssupportdistance
b. Aconduitoutletboxshallbeinstalledwithin18inchesofthefielddevice,andthecableto
theInstrumentshallbeloopedoneormoretimeswithinthisfitting.
c. Flexibleconduitshallbeusedattheinstrumentendoftheconduittoprovideisolationfrom
vibrationandprotectionagainstthermalexpansionoftherigidconduit.
d. ConduitabovegroundinseverecorrosiveenvironmentsshallbePVCcoatedmin.thicknessis
40milsperNEMARN1.
e. Conduitfittingsforoutdoorrigidsteelconduitandliquidtightflexiblemetalconduitshallbe
castorforgedsteel,castironormalleableiron,eitherhotdipgalvanizedorzincelectroplated
(noaluminumfittingsorfittingsaccessoriesshallbeusedinoutdoorinstallation)
f. Conduitandcableentriestofieldjunctionboxesshallbethroughthebottom.Topentriesare
allowable and provide a drain seal installed on the conduit within 18 inches away from the
enclosure.
CABLETRAY
a. Themaximumspacingbetweenexpansionsjointsshallbebasedonatemperaturedifferential
of55deg.Canexpansiongapsettingsshallbeinaccordancewiththerecommendationsof
NEMAVE2basedonthetemperatureof0deg.Candamaximumtemperatureof55deg.C.
b. Allfastenersusedtoconnectandassemblethecabletraysystemshallbe316SS.
c. CabletrayshallbegroundedasrequiredinSAESP111.
d. CabletrayfillshallcomplywithNECArticle392.
ENCLOSURES
a. EnclosuresforInstrumentinoutdoorplantareasshallbeNEMAType4inaccordancewith
NEMA ICS 6 and NEMA 250 or IEC 60529 Type IP 65.Enclousure in severe corrosive
environmentsshallbeNEMAType4XorIEC60529TypeIP66.
b. TheJunctionBoxinaclass1Zone2locationanddinHazardousareasshallbeasingledoor
NEMAType4XorIEC60529TypeIP66box.Theboxconstructionshallmeetthefollowing
requirements.
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CONNECTIONSatFIELDINSTRUMENTSandJUNCTIONBOX
a. Connectionsatfieldinstrumentsshallbescrewtypeterminalblocks.Wirenutsandspring
type terminals shall not be used. Instruments with integral terminal blocks shall be
connecteddirectlytothefieldcable.
b. The outer jacket of shielded twisted single pair/triad cables shall be left intact up to the
point of termination. Drain wires and Mylar shields on shielded cables shall be cut and
insulatedwithheatshrinksleeveatthefieldinstrumentunlessotherwisespecifiedbythe
Instrumentmanufacturer.
c. Twistedmultipairtriadcablesshallbecuttotheappropriatelengthtominimizelooping
andflexingofthecablewithinthejunctionbox.
COLORCODING
Powerandsignalwiringshallbecolorcodedasfollows:
AC Supply
DC Supply
Signal Pair
Signal Triad
Thermocouple
Phase
Neutral
Ground
Positive
Negative
Positive
Negative
Positive
Negative
Third Wire
Positive
Negative
Black
White
Green or green with yellow tracer
Red or red sleeve over any color except green
Black or black sleeve over any color except
green
Black
White
Black
White
Red
Per ANSI MC96.1
Per ANSI MC96.1
Grounding(J902)
17.1 General
17.1.1 Electricalsystemsmustbeconnectedtogroundfortheprotectionof personneland
equipment from fault currents (AC safety ground) and to minimize electrical
interferenceinsignaltransmissioncircuits(Instrumentcircuitground).
17.1.2 Twogroundingsystemsarerequiredforinstrumentationsystems:
a)safetygroundforpersonalsafety.
b)InstrumentationSafetyGround.
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17.2SafetyGround
17.2.1
All exposed noncurrentcarrying metallic parts that could become energized

with hazardous potentials must be reliably connected to the equipment
groundingcircuits.Thisassuresthathazardouspotentialdifferencesdonotexist
betweenindividualinstrumentcasesorbetweenaninstrumentcaseandground.
Therefore,allmetalequipmentandenclosureswithinapanelorseriesofpanels
(i.e., instrument cases, hinged doors, racks, etc.) shall bebonded with bonding
jumpersandconnectedtoasafetygroundbuswithaminimumcopperwiresize
of4mmcrosssectionalarea.Twocopperconductors,25mmminimum,shall
be connected from the safety ground bus to a single tie point on the safety
groundgridinaclosedloopconfiguration.Safetygroundconnectionsmustbe
made such that when a casegrounded instrument is removed, the integrity of
therestofthesafetygroundsystemismaintained.
17.2.2
Enclosureforfieldinstrumentsshallbegroundedasfollows:(J902)
17.2.2.1
InstrumentsOperatingatgreaterthan50Volts
TheenclosureforInstrumentdevicesoperatingat120VACor
125VDCshallbegroundedperSAESP111.
InstrumentCircuitGround(J902)
17.3.1
Thepurposeofinstrumentcircuitgroundingistoreducetheeffectofelectrical
interference upon the signal being transmitted. An instrument circuit ground
bus shall be provided for consolidating instrument signal commons and cable
shield drain wires. This ground bus shall be isolated from the safety ground
systemexceptatasingletiepointasdescribedbelow.
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TubingInstallation
PPPFL001
PIP4.2.8.1
Interconnecting instrument piping (tubing) between the primary metering

elementandthemeasuringinstrumentshallbe0.5inchAISISeries300stainless
steel tubing minimum. Tubing wall thickness shall be 0.89 mm (0.035 inch)
minimum.Applicablepipingcodeandprocessrequirementsshallprevail.
PIP4.2.8.2
Interconnecting piping shall be limited to a maximum length of 6 m (20 ft) for

metersincontrolloops.Interconnectingimpulsetubingbetweenadifferential
flow element and a transmitter in compressor suction service shall be kept as
closeaspossibleorclosecoupled.
PIP4.2.8.3
InterconnectingSealliquidtoprotectflowmeterimpulsetubingandsecondary
measurement instrumentation from corrosive fluids or to provide a stable
hydraulicmeasuringmediumshallbefreeflowingbutnotvolatileundernormal
processandexternalambientconditions.Sealliquidsshallnotbemisciblewith
norreactwiththeprocessfluidbeingmeasured.Sealliquidsshallbeselectedso
thattheirpotentialforcontaminationoftheprocessfluidisacceptable.
PIP4.2.8.4
(Addition)PIPPCIDP000"DifferentialPressureInstallationDetails"shallbeused
forinterconnectingtheflowDifferentialPressureInstrumentstotherootvalves
ofthedifferentialproducers.
PIP4.6.2.c
(Addition) Purging of impulse lines shall be considered only if other methods

have failed to eliminate problems of condensation, vaporization, corrosion or
plugging.
34SAMSS831
Installation
8.1.1
PressureandD/Pinstrumentsinliquidorcondensablevaporserviceshallbeself
venting (i.e., mounted below the process connections) with all impulse lines
sloping downward approximately 1:10 minimum toward the instrument.
PressureandD/Pinstrumentsingasserviceshallbeselfdraining(i.e.,mounted
above the process connections) with all lines sloping downward approximately
1:10minimumtowardtheprocessconnection.
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8.3InstrumentPipingandTubing
The instrument piping and tubing installation shall ensure the reliable and
accurateoperationoftheinstrument(s)involved,andallowsufficientaccessfor
maintenance, calibration and testing. It shall be possible to test all alarm and
shutdown initiating devices, without interfering with the process operation of
thepackagedunit.
Instrument tubing shall be adequately supported to eliminate any vibration
transmission to the instruments or excessive load to the piping connection,
processlineorvessel.
Tubing to and from nonindicating instruments shall have a plugged tee or
equivalenttestpointforcalibrationandtestingpurposes.
AllthreadedconnectionsshallbetaperedperASMEB1.20.1.
All incoming and outgoing interconnection lines shall terminate in bulkhead
fittings. The lines shall be marked with the tag numbers of the corresponding
instruments.Bulkheadfittingsshallbeinstalledwithadequatespacingtoensure
thatanyconnectioncanberemovedwithouttheneedtoremoveotherfittings.
9.2.2 TubingandFittings
9.2.2.1
Tubing
9.2.2.2
Fittings
Stainlesssteeltubingshallbeseamless,annealed,minimum
wallthickness1.24mm,perASTMA269,GradeTP316L.
Instrument airtubingshallbeinch,3/8inch,orinchOD
stainlesssteel.Wallthicknessshallbe0.75mmorlarger.
316stainlesssteelcompressionfittingsshallbeeitherCrawford
Swagelok,ParkerHannifinALok,ParkerHannifinCorp.CPIor
HokeGyrolock.Anyproposaltousefittingsotherthanthose
listedaboveshallbereviewedbySupervisor,Instrumentation
Unit,ProcessInstrumentationDivision,andP&CSD.
InstrumentAirSupply
4.Designs(J901)
4.1
General
4.1.1
Instrument air supply systems shall provide dry, oilfree air to pneumatic
instrumentation,valveactuators,andotherservicesrequiringinstrumentquality
air.
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4.8 InstrumentAirDistributionSystem
4.8.1 GeneralRequirements
4.8.1.1
PipingmaterialshallbeselectedinaccordancewithSAES L032. The

selection of alternative piping material requires the approval of the
Coordinator,MechanicalandCivil EngineeringDivision/CSD.
4.8.1.2
Allmainandbranchheadersshallbesloped{minimum64 mm per 30 m
(2.5inchesper100feet)}andprovidedwithlowpointdrains.
4.8.1.3
Allheadersshallterminatewithalinesizevalve,blind,or plug to
facilitatecleaningandplantexpansions.
4.8.1.4
Eachbranchheadershallconnecttothetopofthemainheaderthrough
abranchlinesize,fullboreisolationvalve.
4.8.1.5
Wherethereisageneraldistributionsystemformorethanone
plant,thepipingshallbeconnectedinalooptoprovidetwodirectionsof
supplytoeachplant.Isolationvalvesshall be provided to enable
isolationofeachplant.
4.8.1.6
Supplytakeoffstoindividualinstruments(alineservinguptoamaximum
offourdevices)shallconnecttothetopofthebranchheaderthrougha
takeofflinesize,fullboreisolationvalve.
4.8.1.7
4.8.1.6.1
Theminimumsizeofsupplytakeoffsisinch.
4.8.1.6.2
Twentypercent(20%)sparetakeofffittingsandblock
valvesshallbeinstalledonthebranchheader.
Instrument air piping shall not be pocketed (i.e., shall not contain, U
sections).Instrumentairpipingshallnotbeinstalledunderground.
Exception:

Instrumentairbranchconnectionsmaybeburiedtocrossbeneathroadwaysor
fences where there is no existing overhead rack and where the aboveground
support would interfere with crane or emergency vehicle movement. Prior
approvalfromtheGeneralSupervisor,ProcessInstrumentationDivision,P&CSD
is required. Buried branch lines shall have low point drains, stainless steel
constructionandexternalcoatingperSAESH002.
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4.8.2 HeaderandTakeoffSizing
4.8.2.1
Thepressuredropforpipingbetweenthedryerafterfilteroutletandthe
most remotely located user shall not exceed 35 kPa (5 psi) under
maximumserviceflowrate.
4.8.2.2
Forinstallationsinwhichtheinstrumentairconsumers are located more

than 600 m (2000 ft) from the instrument air compressor; pipe sizes
shouldbe calculated to keep pressure drops within the above limit.
Below600m (2000 ft) instrument air header pipe size should be
selectedfromTable2.(J901)
Table2
NumberofUsers
1
PipeSize
inch
inch
10 15
1inch
16 80
1inch
81 150
151 300
2inch
3inch
Testing (J-901)
PressuretestingofsupplysystemanddistributionsystemperSAESL056,using
dryinstrumentairorinertgasisrequired.Hydrostatictestingofinstrumentair
pipingisnotpermitted.
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INSTRUMENTATIONQUESTIONAIRE:
1. DesignandSelectionofProcessControl&InstrumentationSystemshouldinclude:Suitability,
Reliability,Quality,Accuracy,andRepeatability.
a) True
b) False
c) None
2. SourGascanbeusedinlieuofInstrumentAir.
a) True
b) False
c) None
3. AcceptedFieldSignalsare:
a) 315psi,420mA,Hart&anyVendorProtocol.
b) 012psi,016mA,05V.
c) 030psi,020mA,Hart.
4. Instrument&Controlsystem(outdoor,unsheltered)shallberatedforoperationforOutdoor
Temperatureof:
a) 10deg.C35deg.C.
b) 0deg.C30deg.C
c) 0deg.C55deg.C
d) 10deg.C55deg.C
e) 0deg.C65deg.C
5. DownstreamedgeoforificeshallbeSquare&SharpsotheywillnotshowaBeamofLightwhen
checkedwithanOrificeEdgeGauge.
a) True
b) False
c) None
6. OrificeBoreBETAisratioofpipeIDandpipeOD.
a) True
b) False
c) None.
7. AtwhattemperatureisDegreeCentigrade=DegreeFahrenheit
a) 32
b) 0
c) 40
d) 40
8. Fortemperaturecompensationinflowmeasurementwithorifice,Thermowellshallbelocated
notlessthan2andnomorethan30pipedia.downstream.
a) True
b) False
c) None.
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9. VaneTypeFlowSwitchesarepreferredoverDifferentialPressureType.
d) True
e) False
f) None.
10. StraighteningVanesarepreferredoverstraightrunpipinginflowmetering.
a) True
b) False
c) None
11. Rangeabililityof10:1ismajorrequirementinflowmeasurement.Whichofthefollowing
methodwillbemostappropriate:
a) Orifice
b) PositiveDisplacement
c) TurbineMeter
d) VariableArea
12. Flowmeterinstallationshallcomplywith:
a) APIRPI551
b) APIRPI531
c) APIRPI351
d) AMSISec.IV
13. ReflexLevelGaugeisusedforInterfaceLevelapplication.
a) True
b) False
c) None
14. TransparentLevelGaugesareusedfor:Acid,Caustic,Dirty,DarkColorliquid.
a) True
b) False
c) None
15. GaugeCocksshallnotbeprovidedongaugesinstalledinlightcleanHydrocarbons.
a) True
b) False
c) None
16. Displacementtypeinstrumentsmaybeusedforlevelrangeuptoandincluding:
a) 1800mm
b) 1830mm
c) 1500mm
d) 2200mm
17. Differentialpressuretypeinstrumentsarenopreferredforliquidliquidinterface
measurement.
a) True
b) False
c) None
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18. Capacitancetypelevelinstrumentsshallbeusedinliquidthatcontainentrainedgas.
a) True
b) False
c) None
19. Naturalfrequency&Wakefrequencycalculationshallnotbeperformedoneachthermowell,if
calculatedWakefrequencyisnotequaltoornotgreaterthan80%ofthermowellnaturalfrequency.
a) True
b) False
c) None
20. NongroundedThermocouplesarepreferredduetoquickresponse.
a) True
b) False
c) None
21. ForgroundedThermocouplesextensionwireshielddrainwireshallbegroundedat
Thermocouplehead.
a) True
b) False
c) None
22. ForungroundedThermocouple(T/C),extensionwireshielddrainwireshallbegroundedat
receiverinstrumentendtotheinstrumentcircuitground.
a) True
b) False
c) None
23. ResistanceTemperatureDetector(RTD)shallbeusedwhengreateraccuracyisnotrequired.
a) True
b) False
c) None
24. Fortemperaturemeasurementrequiringmaximumaccuracy,followingshallbeused:
a) T/C
b) RTD2wire
c) RTD3wire
d) RTD4wire
e) FilledSystemInstrument
f) BiMetallicInstrument
25. PSIGAtmos.Press.=PSIA
a) True
b) False
c) None
26. RangeofTransmitteris20to100.Itiscalled:
a) Elevatedrange
b) Suppressedrange
c) Elevatedzerorange
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27. Forviscousliquid,followingorificeshallbeused:
a) Concentric
b) Segmental
c) Eccentric
d) QuadrantEdge
28. WhichFlowmeterisusedforNoPressureLoss:
a) Orifice
b) Magneticflowmeter
c) Rotameter
d) Positivedisplacementmeter
29. CVofControlValveisnumberofGallonsofwater.Acontrolvalvepassthroughcontrolvalve
with5PSIGpressuredrop:
a) True
b) False
c) None
30. Shieldgroundingisdoneatbothendsofcableforanalogsignals.
a) True
b) False
c) None
CORRECTANSWERS:
1(a);2(b);3(a);4(e);5(b);6(b);7(c);8(b);9(b);10(b);11(c);12(a);13(b);14(a);15(b);16(c);17
(b);18(b);19(a);20(b);21(a);22(a);23(b);24(d);25(b);26(b);27(d);28(b);29(b);30(b).

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