Process Control and Instrumentation MCQs

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Q71.
Compositional analysis of __________ is done using mass spectrometer.

a.

an isotope

b.

natural gas

c.

a solid

d.

an alloy

Discuss
Answer: (a).an isotope
Q72.
The function of a transducer is to

a.

modify the input signal.

b.

amplify the input signal.

c.

convert the primary signal into a more useful quantity, usually an electric impulse.

d.

codify/decodify the input signal.

Discuss
Answer: (c).convert the primary signal into a more useful quantity, usually an electric impulse.
Q73.
Nichol's chart deals with

a.

A.R. vs. phase lag of first order.

b.

A.R. vs. phase lag of second order.

c.

closed loop values vs. open loop values.

d.

frequency response values of controllers.

Discuss
Answer: (c).closed loop values vs. open loop values.
Q74.
Which of the following thermocouples will give the highest output for the same value of hot and cold junction temperature ?

a.

Platinum-platinum + rhodium.

b.

Iron-constantan.

c.

Chromel-constantan.

d.

All will give the same output.

Discuss
Answer: (c).Chromel-constantan.
Q75.
A proportional controller with a gain of Kc is used to control a first order process. The offset will increase, if

a.

Kc is reduced.

b.

Kc is increased.

c.

integral control action is introduced.

d.

derivative control action is introduced.

Discuss
Answer: (a).Kc is reduced.
Q76.
The __________ of a vapor pressure thermometer is a secondary element.

a.

pointer

b.

Bourdon tube

c.

bulb

d.

none ofthese

Discuss
Answer: (b).Bourdon tube
Q77.
Emf developed by a thermocouple, while measuring a temperature of 600°C is about 5.5 mV. The type of thermocouple used is

a.

chromel-alumel

b.

iron-constantan

c.

platinum-platinum+rhodium

d.

either (a), (b) or (c)

Discuss
Answer: (c).platinum-platinum+rhodium
Q78.
Which of the following relates the absorption & evolution of heat at the junctions of a thermocouple to the current flow in the circuit?

a.

Seebeck effect

b.

Peltier effect

c.

Joule heating effect

d.

Thomson effect

Discuss
Answer: (b).Peltier effect
Q79.
The second order system with the transfer function 4 / (s²+2s+4) has a damping ratio of

a.

2.0

b.

0.5

c.

1.0

d.

4.0

Discuss
Answer: (b).0.5
Q80.
In a shell and tube heat exchanger, the flow rate of heating/cooling fluid is the __________ variable.

a.

load

b.

controlled

c.

manipulated

d.

none of these

Discuss
Answer: (c).manipulated
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