Process Control and Instrumentation MCQs

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Q231.
Process degree of freedom indicates __________ number of controllers to be used.

a.

the maximum

b.

the minimum

c.

both maximum and the minimum

d.

nothing about the

Discuss
Answer: (a).the maximum
Q232.
Characteristic equation is the denominator of __________ loop transfer function.

a.

open

b.

closed

c.

both (a) and (b)

d.

neither (a) nor (b)

Discuss
Answer: (b).closed
Q233.
Operating range of a temperature measuring instrument is 800 to 1600°C. It could be a/an __________ pyrometer.

a.

radiation

b.

optical

c.

photoelectric

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).photoelectric
Q234.
Polarograph is meant for the analysis of

a.

gaseous mixture

b.

miscible liquids

c.

solids

d.

isotopes

Discuss
Answer: (c).solids
Q235.
Which of the following fluid flow measuring devices can measure the largest flow rate ?

a.

V-notch

b.

Rotameter

c.

Orificemeter

d.

Weir

Discuss
Answer: (d).Weir
Q236.
Gas analysis is commonly done using the

a.

thermal conductivity cell

b.

X-ray diffraction

c.

mass spectrometer

d.

emission spectrometer

Discuss
Answer: (a).thermal conductivity cell
Q237.
The open loop transfer function of a control system is KR / (1+TS) . This represents

a.

a first order system.

b.

dead time system.

c.

a first order time lag.

d.

a second order system.

Discuss
Answer: (a).a first order system.
Q238.
Thermal conductivity measurement is used for the determination of

a.

O₂ percentage in the flue gas.

b.

specific gravity of petrofuels.

c.

composition of an alloy.

d.

CO₂ percentage in the flue gas.

Discuss
Answer: (d).CO₂ percentage in the flue gas.
Q239.
Presence of a small amount of water in the organic systems can be determined by the __________ method.

a.

electrical conductivity

b.

polarimetry

c.

emission spectroscopy

d.

dielectric constant end loss factor

Discuss
Answer: (d).dielectric constant end loss factor
Q240.
Thermal wells used in temperature measurements should have

a.

very thick walls.

b.

low emissivity.

c.

polished surface.

d.

high transmissivity of radiation.

Discuss
Answer: (d).high transmissivity of radiation.
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