Process Control and Instrumentation

101. In a single tank system, the transfer function of _________ to inlet flow rate is 1/(TS+1).

  1. Outlet flow rate
  2. Level
  3. Both (A) & (B)
  4. Neither (A) nor (B)

Correct answer: (A)
Outlet flow rate

102. In a single tank system, the transfer function of level to inlet flow rate is

  1. R/TS
  2. R/(TS + 1)
  3. 1/TS
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (B)
R/(TS + 1)

103. In an exothermic chemical reactor, the manipulated variable is the flow rate of

  1. Coolant
  2. Reactants
  3. Product
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (A)
Coolant

104. In Bode plot, φ vs. ω is plotted on a/an _________ graph paper.

  1. log-log
  2. Ordinary
  3. Semi-log
  4. Triangular

Correct answer: (A)
log-log

105. In Bode plot, A.R. vs. w is plotted on a/an _________ graph paper.

  1. Log-lag
  2. Triangular
  3. Ordinary
  4. Semi-log

Correct answer: (A)
Log-lag

106. In second order underdamped system,

  1. Decay ratio = overshoot
  2. Decay ratio = (overshoot)2
  3. Overshoot increases for increasing damping co-efficient
  4. Large damping co-efficient means smaller damping

Correct answer: (B)
Decay ratio = (overshoot)2

107. Instrumentation in a plant offers the advantage of

  1. Greater safety of operation
  2. Better quality of product
  3. Greater operation economy
  4. All (A), (B) and (C)

Correct answer: (D)
All (A), (B) and (C)

108. Liquid argon level in a pressurised storage tank (at 3 kg/cm2) is measured by a/an

  1. Gage glass
  2. External float gage
  3. Differential pressure gage
  4. None of these

Correct answer: (C)
Differential pressure gage

109. Liquid column manometers are used for measuring the pressure _________ kgf/cm2.

  1. < 2 (gage)
  2. < 3 (gage)
  3. < 10 (gage)
  4. < atmospheric

Correct answer: (B)
< 3 (gage)

110. Liquid discharge from a tank or reservoir cannot be measured by

  1. Orificemeter
  2. Weirs
  3. Mouthpieces
  4. Notches

Correct answer: (A)
Orificemeter

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