Question 1

Suspend solids in a reactor by counter-current flow of gas. Particle segregation occurs over time as heavier components fall to bottom and lighter ones move to the top.

Accepted Answer

A)  alkylation 
B)  fluidized bed reactor 
C)  regeneration 
D)  continuous batch reactor 
A)  alkylation 
B)  fluidized bed reactor 
C)  regeneration 
D)  continuous batch reactor B

Question 2

The two most common forms of chemical bonding are:

Accepted Answer

A)  covalent and ionic 
B)  covalent and numeric 
C)  ionic and electromagnetic 
D)  covalent and memonic 
A)  covalent and ionic 
B)  covalent and numeric 
C)  ionic and electromagnetic 
D)  covalent and memonic A

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a reactor?

Accepted Answer

A)  to combine chemicals and make new products 
B)  to make, break, or make and break chemical bonds 
C)  produce heat and pressure 
D)  a & b 
A)  to combine chemicals and make new products 
B)  to make, break, or make and break chemical bonds 
C)  produce heat and pressure 
D)  a & b D

Question 4

During reactor operation process technicians are responsible for all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  establishing correct flow or feed rates to the reactor 
B)  ensuring correct temperature, pressures and level 
C)  monitoring and controlling reaction rates (time) 
D)  ensure specified mixing or agitation is occurring (pumps or mechanical agitators) 
E)  monitor and maintain auxiliary equipment
F) calculate complex raw materials mass relationships and product economics 
A)  establishing correct flow or feed rates to the reactor 
B)  ensuring correct temperature, pressures and level 
C)  monitoring and controlling reaction rates (time) 
D)  ensure specified mixing or agitation is occurring (pumps or mechanical agitators) 
E)  monitor and maintain auxiliary equipment
F) calculate complex raw materials mass relationships and product economics

Question 5

Uses a reactor to make one large molecule out of two small molecules.

Accepted Answer

A)  isomerization 
B)  alkylation 
C)  hydrodesulfurization 
D)  catcracking 
A)  isomerization 
B)  alkylation 
C)  hydrodesulfurization 
D)  catcracking

Question 6

An inhibitor is a substance that:

Accepted Answer

A)  reacts with catalyst making it unstable 
B)  limits or prevents the reaction of two or more chemicals 
C)  may hinder the reaction by reacting with some raw materials before reaction can take place. 
D)  all the above 
A)  reacts with catalyst making it unstable 
B)  limits or prevents the reaction of two or more chemicals 
C)  may hinder the reaction by reacting with some raw materials before reaction can take place. 
D)  all the above

Question 7

The major difference between the two most common forms of chemical bonding are:

Accepted Answer

A)  neutral vs electrically charged 
B)  endothermic vs. exothermic 
C)  reactive vs. equilibrium 
D)  all of the above 
A)  neutral vs electrically charged 
B)  endothermic vs. exothermic 
C)  reactive vs. equilibrium 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

Reactors are equipped with a number of safety features. Please list four.

Accepted Answer

Press relief, quench

Question 9

A 3500 pound barrel has a 37% catalyst solution. What is the weight of the catalyst?

Accepted Answer

A)  129.5 lbs 
B)  1295 lbs 
C)  2205 lbs 
D)  1400 lbs 
A)  129.5 lbs 
B)  1295 lbs 
C)  2205 lbs 
D)  1400 lbs

Question 10

In a ________________ raw materials are carefully weighed and added to a reactor. The raw materials are mixed and allowed to react. After a pre-determined amount of time the batch is dumped and a new batch mixed.

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous batch operation 
B)  batch operation 
A)  continuous batch operation 
B)  batch operation

Question 11

A three tube reactor surrounded by a heated jacket.

Accepted Answer

A)  alkylation 
B)  isomerization 
C)  tubular reactor 
D)  hydrocracking 
A)  alkylation 
B)  isomerization 
C)  tubular reactor 
D)  hydrocracking

Question 12

How does heat and pressure effect a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  enhances 
B)  slows down 
C)  no effect 
D)  a & b 
A)  enhances 
B)  slows down 
C)  no effect 
D)  a & b

Question 13

In a gaseous reaction, pressure forces molecules to ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  move closer together 
B)  collide more frequently 
C)  decreases 
D)  a & b 
A)  move closer together 
B)  collide more frequently 
C)  decreases 
D)  a & b

Question 14

Which of the following is not a chemical reaction:

Accepted Answer

A)  replacement 
B)  neutralization 
C)  combustion 
D)  distillation 
A)  replacement 
B)  neutralization 
C)  combustion 
D)  distillation

Question 15

If 10% of the chemicals in a reaction form products in one hour at 50ºC, then ________% will form products at 60ºC in one hour.

Accepted Answer

A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  50% 
A)  5% 
B)  10% 
C)  20% 
D)  50%

Question 16

List the five basic reactor types:

Accepted Answer

(1) stirred tank reactors, (2)

Question 17

2Na2O + 2HOCl --» 2NaOCl + H2O. Is this chemical equation balanced?

Accepted Answer

A)  balanced 
B)  not balanced 
A)  balanced 
B)  not balanced

Question 18

Given the chemical equation: H3PO4 (98 GPM) + 3 NaOH (120 GPM) ----»Na3PO4 (164 GPM) + 3H2O (54 GPM)
If you change (3 NaOH) to 1800 GPM, how much water will be produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  108 GPM 
B)  270 GPM 
C)  540 GPM 
D)  810 GPM 
A)  108 GPM 
B)  270 GPM 
C)  540 GPM 
D)  810 GPM

Question 19

Given the chemical equation: H3PO4 + 3 NaOH ----»Na3PO4 + 3H2O
If you are told by your supervisor to increase the set point from 98 GPM to 1470 GPM of phosphoric acid H3PO4 in the above equation, how many gallons per minute of sodium hydroxide NaOH will you need to keep the process balanced?

Accepted Answer

A)  3270 gallons 
B)  810 gallons 
C)  2460 gallons 
D)  1800 gallons 
A)  3270 gallons 
B)  810 gallons 
C)  2460 gallons 
D)  1800 gallons

Question 20

Find?

Accepted Answer

A)  7400, 5400, 4600 
B)  6600, 4600, 3800 
C)  5400, 3400, 2600 
D)  6400, 4400, 3600 
A)  7400, 5400, 4600 
B)  6600, 4600, 3800 
C)  5400, 3400, 2600 
D)  6400, 4400, 3600

Suspend solids in a reactor by counter-current flow of gas. Particle segregation occurs over time as heavier components fall to bottom and lighter ones move to the top.

The two most common forms of chemical bonding are:

What is the primary purpose of a reactor?

During reactor operation process technicians are responsible for all of the following except:

Uses a reactor to make one large molecule out of two small molecules.

An inhibitor is a substance that:

The major difference between the two most common forms of chemical bonding are:

Reactors are equipped with a number of safety features. Please list four.

A 3500 pound barrel has a 37% catalyst solution. What is the weight of the catalyst?

In a ________________ raw materials are carefully weighed and added to a reactor. The raw materials are mixed and allowed to react. After a pre-determined amount of time the batch is dumped and a new batch mixed.

A three tube reactor surrounded by a heated jacket.

How does heat and pressure effect a chemical reaction?

In a gaseous reaction, pressure forces molecules to ______________.

Which of the following is not a chemical reaction:

If 10% of the chemicals in a reaction form products in one hour at 50ºC, then ________% will form products at 60ºC in one hour.

List the five basic reactor types:

2Na₂O + 2HOCl --» 2NaOCl + H₂O. Is this chemical equation balanced?

Given the chemical equation: H₃PO_{4 (98 GPM)}+ 3NaOH (120 GPM) ----»Na₃PO₄(164 GPM) + 3H₂O (54 GPM) If you change (3NaOH) to 1800 GPM, how much water will be produced?

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Exam 14: Reaction Systems

Suspend solids in a reactor by counter-current flow of gas. Particle segregation occurs over time as heavier components fall to bottom and lighter ones move to the top.

The two most common forms of chemical bonding are:

What is the primary purpose of a reactor?

During reactor operation process technicians are responsible for all of the following except:

Uses a reactor to make one large molecule out of two small molecules.

An inhibitor is a substance that:

The major difference between the two most common forms of chemical bonding are:

Reactors are equipped with a number of safety features. Please list four.

A 3500 pound barrel has a 37% catalyst solution. What is the weight of the catalyst?

In a ________________ raw materials are carefully weighed and added to a reactor. The raw materials are mixed and allowed to react. After a pre-determined amount of time the batch is dumped and a new batch mixed.

A three tube reactor surrounded by a heated jacket.

How does heat and pressure effect a chemical reaction?

In a gaseous reaction, pressure forces molecules to ______________.

Which of the following is not a chemical reaction:

If 10% of the chemicals in a reaction form products in one hour at 50ºC, then ________% will form products at 60ºC in one hour.

List the five basic reactor types:

2Na2O + 2HOCl --» 2NaOCl + H2O. Is this chemical equation balanced?

Given the chemical equation: H3PO4 (98 GPM) + 3 NaOH (120 GPM) ----»Na3PO4 (164 GPM) + 3H2O (54 GPM) If you change (3 NaOH) to 1800 GPM, how much water will be produced?

Given the chemical equation: H3PO4 + 3 NaOH ----»Na3PO4 + 3H2O If you are told by your supervisor to increase the set point from 98 GPM to 1470 GPM of phosphoric acid H3PO4 in the above equation, how many gallons per minute of sodium hydroxide NaOH will you need to keep the process balanced?

Find?

Introduction to Process Equipment

Valves

Piping and Vessels

Pumps

Compressors

Turbines and Motors

Heat Exchangers

Cooling Towers

Steam Generation- Boilers

Fired Heaters Furnaces

Instruments

Process Diagrams

Utility Systems

Distillation Systems

Extraction and Other Separation Systems

Plastics Systems

Filters

2Na₂O + 2HOCl --» 2NaOCl + H₂O. Is this chemical equation balanced?

Given the chemical equation: H₃PO_{4 (98 GPM)}+ 3NaOH (120 GPM) ----»Na₃PO₄(164 GPM) + 3H₂O (54 GPM) If you change (3NaOH) to 1800 GPM, how much water will be produced?