CHAPTER 9
PROCESS TECHNOLOGY-SYSTEMS ONE
OBJECTIVES
• Describe a simple pump-around system.
• Identify the key components of a compressor system.
• Describe common turbines and a gas turbine system.
• Identify the key components of electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Describe a simple lubrication system.
REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. Identify the equipment used in a pump-around system.
2. Identify the equipment used in a compressor system.
3. Identify the equipment used in a lubrication system.
4. Identify the equipment used in an electrical system.
5. Identify the equipment used in a hydraulic system.
6. Describe the primary equipment and components found in a steam generation system.
7. Describe the primary equipment and components found in a furnace system.
8. Draw a simple pump-around system.
9. Explain how a heat exchanger system operates.
10. List the basic components of a gas turbine system.
CHAPTER NINE TEST
SYSTEMS ONE
1. Draw a simple pump around system. Please include the following equipment. (Attach to
Test)
a. pump & piping & tank & valves
b. Flow control to tank or from tank
c. Level control
d. Several instruments
2. A compressor system is a simple arrangement of equipment designed to produce:
a. to add energy to compressed feedstocks
b. compressed; light hydrocarbon gases, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon dioxide, chlorine, and a
large variety of specialty gases.
c. clean, dry, compressed air or gas for industrial applications.
d. All the above
3. A compressor system typically includes all of the following:
a. There are three primary parts of a gas turbine system; an axial compressor, a
combustion chamber, and a gas turbine.
b. Process piping, valves, a compressor, a receiver, heat exchangers, dryers, back pressure
regulators, gauges, and moisture removal equipment.
c. A combustion chamber is used in combination with each other it is frequently
referred to as a gas generator. During operation, a fraction of the power generated
by the turbine is used to run the compressor
d. Two electricians work on projects together to ensure personal safety. Process technicians
closely monitor substation variables and electrical equipment operations. Worn belts on
motor systems, exposed wiring, smoking motors, fires, arching, or strange electrical
smells are reported immediately.
4. Draw a simple “Electrical system.” Start with the boiler and end with a motor. (Attach to
Test)
5. Draw a simple compressor system. Start with compressor and end with piping header.
(Attach to Test)
6. Draw a heat exchanger system. Include the following: (Attach to Test)
a. 1 heat exchanger and pump(s)
b. Temperature control loop
c. Flow control loop
d. Simple instruments
7. Draw a simple cooling tower system. Include the following: (Attach to Test)
a. 1 cooling tower
b. 1 pump and heat exchanger
c. 1 level control loop
d. 2 analytical control loops
8. Sketch and label a simple water-tube boiler. Include the following: (Attach to Test)
a. Basic internal components (all tubes and drums)
b. External shell & stack
c. Simple instruments
9. Sketch a label a simple furnace. Include the following: (Attach to Test)
a. Shell design and stack
b. Internal tubing
c. burners
d. Simple instruments
10. A lubrication system is primarily used to lubricate ___________ and ______________ .
11. Thirty (30lb steam) equates to a temperature of:
a. 388ºF
b. 274ºF
c. 298ºF
d. 105ºC
12. How much heat energy is removed through evaporation in a cooling tower system?
a. 10-20%
b. 30-40%
c. 50-60%
d. 80-90%
13. Process technicians use hydraulic systems to ________________________________ .
a. open or close valves
b. lubricate bearings
c. lubricate seals
d. provide seal flush to pumps and compressors.
14. List the three basic components of a gas turbine.
a.
b.
c.
15. List three gases or vapors that are compressed in a compressor.
a.
b.
c.
16. The four types of turbines are:
a.
b.
c.
c.
17. The primary function of a turbine is:
a. to drive rotating equipment
b. produce steam
c. produce electricity
d. to move water
18. List four (4) basic heat exchanger designs.
a.
b.
c.
d.
19. List three analytical variables found on a cooling tower system.
a.
b.
c.
20. What is the primary purpose of a fired heater (furnace?)
a. Separate the components in a mixture by boiling point by increasing temperature
and pressure through three methods of heat transfer.
b. To cool industrial water in chemical applications
c. To heat up large quantities of crude oil or hydrocarbon feedstock
d. To produce high, medium, and low pressure steam
ANSWER KEY CHAPTER 9 PROCESS TECHNOLOGY-SYSTEMS 1