Preview Questions Process Technician | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: When a temperature control loop in a reactor fails, what could be the most likely cause?

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Incorrect setpoint in the controller

Malfunctioning temperature sensor or transmitter

Improper controller calibration

Blocked cooling/heating coils

Question 2: In a chemical plant, what is the primary function of a centrifugal separator?

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To separate solids from liquids or gases based on density differences

To control fluid flow within a pipeline

To measure temperature changes in the system

To compress gases in the reactor

Question 3: How does a heat exchanger monitoring system detect inefficiencies in a chemical process?

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By tracking the flow rate of the cooling medium

By measuring the pressure in the incoming fluid only

By comparing the total energy input and output of the system

By measuring temperature differences between inlet and outlet and tracking heat transfer efficiency

Question 4: What is the purpose of vibration sensors on rotating equipment, such as motors and pumps?

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To adjust the power output of the motor

To detect mechanical imbalances and prevent damage

To measure the flow rate of liquids

To monitor temperature changes in the system

Question 5: What is the role of data synchronization in a distributed data logging system?

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It allows data from different systems to be logged independently without interaction

It reduces the data storage requirements by syncing logs at longer intervals

It automatically compresses data to conserve bandwidth

It ensures that data from multiple sources is aligned and can be analyzed together in real-time

Question 6: What role does a data historian play in process monitoring for chemical plants?

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It automatically generates maintenance schedules for equipment

It stores historical data that can be used for trend analysis, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting

It controls the temperature of the reactors

It regulates the operation of pumps and motors in the plant