AOPGF                                                Plant Science – Gases and Flowing Liquids

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Topic 1: Gas Properties
     
1.1 Identify locations at your site where there are gases in closed containers, tanks, or vessels. ____   ____
     
1.2 Locate a compressed air system. Identify the compressor, air coolers(s), and receiver. Locate pressure and temperature gauges in the system. ____   ____
     
1.3 Explain how the following apply to plant operations: Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, and the General Gas Law. ____   ____
     
     
Topic 2: Measuring Pressure    
     
2.1 Locate and identify a manometer used to measure pressure in process equipment. Read the pressure indicated on the manometer. ____   ____
     
2.2 Demonstrate how to read pressure indications at different points at your site in psia or psig. Convert the readings to psig or psia if necessary. ____   ____
     
2.3 Demonstrate how to read vacuum indications at different points at your site. Convert the readings to inches of mercury (in. Hg) if necessary. ____   ____
     
2.4 Using examples at your site, explain flow and flow rate. ____   ____
     
2.5 Using examples at your site, explain the following terms: steady-state conditions, static conditions, head, and head pressure. ____   ____
     
2.6 Calculate the head pressure at the bottom of a liquid storage tank at your site. ____   ____
     
2.7 Describe the effects of flow, velocity, and friction on pressure. ____   ____


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