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Q: The term, “estimated ultimately recoverable (EUR)” is best described as: a. a term used to describe the predicted increase in global oil production.b. a technical term describing the total amount of crude oil that will ultimately be recovered. c. recovery speed after exposure to hazardous chemical. d. when global oil production peaks, and begins to decline.

Q: List the elements of a control loop.

Q: The part of the distillation column located above the feed line is called:a. Strippingb. Rectifyingc. Enrichingd. Refluxe. B & C

Q: The “Big Rollover” is best described as: a. stock market crashes b. when total “estimated ultimately recoverable (EUR) is determined. c. a term used to describe the predicted increase in global oil production. d. when global oil production peaks, and begins to decline.

Q: What is distillation? What is reflux and what is its purpose?

Q: The part of the distillation column located below the feed line is called:a. Strippingb. Rectifyingc. Enrichingd. Reflux

Q: Quality awareness includes all of the following except: a. statistical process control b. run charts c. emergency response d. scatter plots

Q: Tell me about the different types of pumps you have studied.

Q: The primary purpose of the reboiler is:a. Boil steamb. Maintain energy balance on the columnc. Remove lighter fractions from heavy bottom productd. B & C

Q: Safety awareness is: a. taught from the moment you step into the plant b. rarely discussed after the training program c. reviewed annually d. a medium size industrial program

Q: Tell me what you have learned at Process Technical College.

Q: List the two scientific principles that must be balanced on a distillation system.a. ________________________b. ________________________

Q: Modern manufacturers can extract _____ barrels of gasoline from every 100 barrels of crude oil.

Q: Why did you leave your last job?

Q: Feed rate to C-202 is set at: a. 100 GPH b. 200 GPH c. 200 GPM d. 250 GPM

Q: Chemical plants and refineries employ all of the following except: a. engineers, chemists, and janitorial services b. machinists, mechanics, and college professors c. process technicians or research technicians d. electricians, instrument technicians, and security officers

Q: Why do you want to leave your present position?

Q: The central feature(s) in the preheat system is:a. TIC 101b. EX-100c. Hot oil systemd. All the above

Q: Catalytic cracking uses ________ to separate mixtures. a. catalyst and heat b. acid and heat c. mixing and agitation d. heat and pressure

Q: Tell us about yourself. Why should we hire you?

Q: The feed system is composed of all the following except:a. heat exchangerb. feed tankc. pumps & instrumentsd. valves & piping

Q: Fractional columns use the following principle: a. distillation b. reaction c. filtration d. reforming

Q: Write a cover letter.

Q: _______________ _____________ are defined as interpersonal skills, interviewing, communications, listening skills, working in self directed work teams, diversity skills and applying process technical skills learned in college training programs. a. technical skills b. quality circles c. planned experimentation d. team skills

Q: Thermal cracking uses _________ to separate mixtures. a. catalyst and heat b. acid and heat c. mixing and agitation d. heat and pressure

Q: List the key elements of a cover letter.The cover letter introduces you to the company and sums up your resume. Elements Of

Q: The traits required to work in a self directed work team include all of the following except: a. participation in group activities b. hands-on skills and mechanical aptitude c. backing away from operating the unit d ability to operate the processes

Q: Crude oil is a mixture of: a. naturally occurring acids and clay b. hydrocarbons c. sour water d. fine silt, water and natural gas

Q: Write a resume.

Q: Fluid catalytic cracking units take gas oil and a. splits it into smaller, more useful molecules. b. combines it into a larger molecule c. burns off the excess coke d. blends it with xylenes

Q: Early manufacturers were able to extract __________ barrels of gasoline from every 100 barrels of crude oil.

Q: List the key elements of a resume.

Q: Alkylation units take two small molecules of iso-butane and olefin (propylene, butylenes or pentylenes) and combines them into one large molecule of high-octane liquid called _______. a. propylene b. pentane c. alkylate d. methane

Q: Distillation is a process that: a. adds all ingredients to the process up front. b. separates the components in a mixture by boiling point.c. uses heat and pressure to separate small hydrocarbons from large ones. d. uses a catalyst to separate hydrocarbons.

Q: In Figure 17-1, what happens when the steam flow increases?

Q: There are ___ common refining processes used by industrial manufacturers. a. 19 b. 29 c. 38 d. 49

Q: What is sexual harassment? a. hidden biases between people with differences.b. reasonable, specific, measurable objectives that lead towards the successful completion of a goal. c. behavior that constitutes unwelcome sexual advances.d. the study and application of the scientific principles associated with the operation and maintenance of the chemical processing industry.

Q: In Figure 17-2, what would happen if the pressure increased 50 psi?

Q: Polyethylene, linear polyethylene or linear low density polyethylene is closely associated with: a. plastics b. rubber c. steel d. ethylene oxide

Q: What are the primary differences between College and High School?a. Freedom and responsibility for learning b. High percentage of students are married and have jobs c. Cost per credit hour and freedom to select curriculum d. All the above

Q: Draw a pressure and level control chart.

Q: What three processes are associated with olefins production. Circle three! a. natural gas or raw methanol to ethylene, propylene, and butene. b. hydrocarbon feed stock to isobutylene and isoamylene feed stocks. c. gas oil feed stocks into high octane gasoline and distillate, and C2-C5 olefins.d. takes mixed xylenes from reformers or steam crackers to produce high purity paraxylene.

Q: Who took an old steam engine and adapted it to fit a drill in 1859? a. Col. Edwin L. Drake b. Prof. Benj. Sillman c. J.C. Booth d. Abraham Gesner

Q: In Figure 17-11, what would happen if the heat was lost?

Q: The raw feed stock for an (a) ______ ______ unit includes refined ethylene oxide and pure water. a. iron oxide b. ethylene glycols c. ortho xylene d. BTX aromatics

Q: What two inventions changed the direction of modern chemical processing? a. kerosene lantern and steam engine b. radio and television c. automobile and electric light bulb d. atom bomb and colt revolver

Q: List the various types of instruments used in troubleshooting.

Q: What process is based upon extractive distillation and is designed to produce yields of benzene, toluene hydrogen, xylenes, and C5+? a. BTX aromatics b. paraxylene c. benzene d. ethylene glycol

Q: What is the typical starting income for a process technician is: a. $18.00- $22.00 per hour b. $24.00- $28.00 per hour c. $36.00- $40.00 per hour d. $28.00- $34.00 per hour

Q: How are checklists used to troubleshoot problems?

Q: The _________ process is designed to produce high-purity ________ and heavy aromatics from a mixture of toluene and heavier aromatics. a. paraxylene b. BTX aromatics c. xylene d. benzene

Q: When was the first oil refinery built by W. Abbott and W. Barnsdall? a. 1800 b. 1860 c. 1901 d. 1917

Q: Compare and contrast primary and secondary problems on an operating system.

Q: During WW-2, American manufacturers produced _____% of the aviation fuel used by the Allies. a. 25 b. 40 c. 80 d. 95

Q: Explain how control loops are used in process technology.

Q: What is the primary difference between refinery and petrochemical processes? a. petrochemical processes have been around longer b. refinery processes have been around longer c. refinery processes are based on crude oil d. petrochemical processes are based upon chemicals

Q: Describe the term process troubleshooting.

Q: Sketch a chemical separations system. Include the following: a. vessel & mixer b. solvent c. feed d. raffinate e. extract

Q: Compare and contrast troubleshooting methods with models.

Q: A scrubber system is designed to: a. remove chemicals and solids from process gases b. protect and enhance environmental quality. c. mechanically remove liquids from the bottom of a device d. A & B

Q: List the various types of troubleshooting models.

Q: Sketch a simple “adsorption” system.

Q: Planned experimentation is

Q: Please label the following ___________ and ____________ system.

Q: What is the other name for a fishbone chart?

Q: Please label the following distillation column.

Q: Name four charts that work with process variation.

Q: Please label the following flare system.

Q: Which chart uses quality methodology to control a process?

Q: Distillation is best described as: a. a prohibition term used to describe the manufacture and production of “moonshine.” b. a large process that includes a reactor and distillation system to separate products c. forms chemical bonds based upon boiling point d. separates the components in a mixture by differences in volatilities

Q: What do the initials SPC stand for?

Q: List the two different types of distillation columns. a. b.

Q: Which of the following is not a quality chart?

Q: Sketch a stirred reactor. Include the following components: a. vessel b. mixer c. piping, valves, pump d. two (2) inlet ports e. one (1) outlet port f. temperature and pressure control g. flow and level control

Q: The principles of quality improvement include all of the following except

Q: List Four (4) examples of plastics plant equipment: a. b. c. d.

Q: What type of quality chart is a picture of activities that take place in a process?

Q: Pressure relief equipment is primarily designed to:a. Maintain pressure on the flare header.b. Safely remove hazardous vapors and chemicals from the system.c. Provide fuel for the flare.d. Protect equipment from minor damage.

Q: Describe the improvement cycle.

Q: Flare systems are primarily designed to:a. Provide light for nighttime activities.b. Safely burn excess hydrocarbonsc. Separate liquid hydrocarbons for use in the plant.d. Provide a vent for escaping gases and vapors.