Instrument QC Inspectors Test Question Answers

Mention 4 major functions of a Qc Inspector?

What is a home-run instrument cable?

ANS: A cable typically multi pair / triad extending between the field

junction boxes and marshalling cabinets in control room or PIB building.

What is branch or secondary instrument cables·?

ANS: A cable typically multi pair / triad extending between the field

junction boxes and field instruments.

What is the grounding systems required for instrumentation?

ANS: Safety ground b) instrumentation circuit ground

What are the 2 types of temperature elements?

ANS: RTD Type b) Thermocouple type

What are the 3 hazardous classification areas?

1. Zone O – Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is present

continuously for long period

2. Zone 1 – Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur

in normal operation
 3. Zone 2 – Zone in which an explosive atmosphere is likely to occur

in normal operation and if it occurs it will exist for a short time

How many bends are allowed for a conduit system?

ANS: Not more than 360 degree

what is EXd’ OR flameproof protection?

ANS: The potentially incentive components contained within enclosure

in to which flammable atmosphere can enter but which contain resultant

explosion and prevent its transmission to flammable atmosphere outside

the enclosure.

What is IP6?

ANS: Ingress of protection against ingress of dust.

what is the color code of signal pair?

1. Positive – Black 2.     Negative – White

What is the color code of signal triad?

1)Positive – Black   2)Negative- White  3)   Third wire – Red

What tubings extended between the tapping point & instrument

manifold Value?
ANS: Impulse line

what is the minimum slope in impulse line?

ANS: 1:12 inches

what pipe is extended between the control valves & instrument main

header?

ANS: Instrument sub header and branch header line.

what range using for the calibration of transmitters?

ANS: Set range

what is the output signal range of pressure transmitter?

ANS: 4-20 mA

what type of instrument cables for ana1og signal to be used from

field JB to field instruments.?

16 AWG, 300 V, PLTC/ITC, Single Twisted / Shield Pair or triad.

Is it allowed to make splicing for instrument cables?

ANS: No splicing is not permitted for instrument cables.

What is the distance of·sea1 fitting within the instrument Junction

box

ANS: 18 inch

HOW ·many wires installed in RTD type temperature elements?

ANS: 3 wires

How many wires installed in thermocouple type temp ·Elements?’

ANS: Two wires

What is the temperature range of RTD type temperature element?

ANS: Upto 800 degree centrigrade

What is the minimum height of stanchion mounted instrument?

ANS: 1.4m above grade or platform

Give 5 examples of in-1ine & on-1ine instruments?

1. Flowmeters 2. Valves 3.Orifice Plate 4. Gauge Glasses

5.Displacement Type level transmitter

What is the minimum height of conduit & cable tray above access

way?
ANS: 2.1 meter

What is the maximum distance between supports for 1inch

instrument airline?

ANS: 3.6 meter

what is the maximum distance between supports of impulse line for

vertical & horizontal installation?

ANS: Horizontal line 1.5 meter and ‘Vertical line 3.0 meter

In airline piping ·for 1/2″ pipe, how many users are permitted?

ANS: 1-4 users are permitted

What is the height of audible alarms & flashing beacons from grade?

ANS: 2.4 meters

What is the height of combustible & H2S gas detectors?

ANS: 305-457 mm from grade

What is the maximum length of flexible conduit to be installed

between conduit system & field instrument ?

ANS: Not exceed 3 feet

What is the meggering acceptable value of a instrument cables?

ANS: Greater than 1 mega ohm.

What are the basic variables of instrumentation?

1. Pressure 2. Temperature 3. Flow 4. Level

How to check the instrument installation?

1. Check the identification tag

2. Check the elevation if it is above or below the tapping point

3. Support shall be rigid

4. The instrument shall be accessible

How to test the impulse line?

1. The impulse line to be blown by compressed air to ensure no

foreign bodies are present

2. The hydraulic pump or nitrogen compete tank with test gauge shall

be connected to drain or vent port

3. The pipe shall be pressurized as per line or tapping point pressure

and isolated from the pressure and held for 5 minutes

4. The pressure in system shall not be fall

How to test the pneumatic lines?

 1. Instrument sub and branch header shall be blown by compressed

air to remove foreign bodies present inside pipe.

2. Instrument air line shall be pressurized and isolated the line from

pressure source and check the joint with soap solution. The

pressure in system shall not and held for 10 minutes.

3. After the completion of test pipe line to be blown and dried using

compressed air.

How to test the instrument cables?

1. Instrument cables rated 600 volts shall be tested 500 volt megger

and if rated 300 volt shall be tested at 250 vdc.

2. Check the continuity of each core, individual drain and overall

drain.

3. Check the insulation resistance between cores and individual

coresm screen and armor.

4. The result shall be greater than 1 mega ohm.

How to check the installation of instrument Panels?

1. The complete assembly shall be checked to ensure alignment and

level after tighten the bolts

2. The instrument shall be checked against identifying labels & tags

are installed as per layout drawings.

 3. Earthing of panel shall be checked as per layout drawing.

4. Installation shall be rigid.

5. Panel doors and detachable covers shall be checked to ensure

proper enclosure and sealing.

What is the maximum length of impulse tubing in control loops?

ANS: 6 meter or 20 feet

What is the minimum separation of power cables (120 VAC) and

analog signals between conduits?

ANS: 150 mm