RAMON MAGSAYSAY TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

IBA, ZAMBALES
MIDTERM EXAM
INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL
Name:
Date:
I. True or False: Write T if the statement is true and F if the statement is false. Write your
answer on the space provided before the number. STRICTLY NO ERASURE. WRITE MINUS
WRONG.
F
1. The Bourdon Tube is a B-shaped metal tube.
F
2. A dipstick is an indirect measurement device.
T
3. In industrial process control, level refers to the height to which a material fills a
container.
T
4. Normal atmospheric pressure is 14.7 psi (from top of the layer to sea level).
T
5. Direct measurement devices are referred to as invasive.
F
6. Temperature that are too high, can cause some fluids to thicken.
T
7. In steam systems, small diameter copper or stainless tubing is dressed around the
inside of the enclosure, or a coil or fined-tubed heating element is installed within the
enclosure.
F
8. Ultrasonic sensors uses high frequency sound (20 Hz 100 Hz) emitted from
piezoelectric crystals.
T
9. The principle of capacitance, when the level is low in a vessel, the dielectric is air.
T
10. Level sensors typically produce a linear and proportional analog signal of 4 to 20
mA.
II. Identify the following statements. Write your answer on the space provided before the
number. STRICTLY NO ERASURE.
level
1. Is measured by locating the boundary between two media, called the
interface.
Float
2. Is a direct invasive method that produces point or continuous
measurement?
Differential pressure method
3. Compares the pressure between two detectors, one at
the top of the column, and one at the bottom.
Electronic sensor
4. A sensor that uses a change in level to change an electrical
property.
Temperature control
5. A process in which change of temperature of a space is
measured or otherwise detected.
Stream trap valve at the enclosure exit
6. This drains condensate from heater coil and
provides back pressure in the heater.
manometer
7. The most common liquid column device to measure pressure is
.
Augers
8. Moves powders or granules in an upward vertical direction driven by some
form of motor.
Rod gauge
9. Similar to a dipstick found in a car, it has weighted line markings to indicate
depth or volume.
Temp. control 10. A process in which change of temperature of a space is measured or
otherwise detected.
III. Enumeration

1. Give five (5) recommended valves used for instrument temperature cooling application.
2. Give three (3) types of electronic sensors
3. Give two (2) methods used for level measurement.
4. Give three (3) types of mechanical gauge used in pressure measurements.
5. Give two (2) elements that are highly desirable to prevent the corrosion that can interfere
with operation and shorten valve life.