PROCESS TECHNOLOGY TROUBLESHOOTING CHAPTER 10 / CHARLES E THOMAS EDITION

1.           Describe the purpose of FIC-202 and how it works.

The FIC-202 is designed to work with the pump and the backpressure available in the control valve.

2.           Describe the purpose of TIC-100 and how it works.

3.           What is the controlled flow rate of P-202?

4.           What is the flow rate of P-100 to Ex-203?

5.           What is the initial feed temperature to C-202?

6.           What is the temperature differential across the shell side of Ex-202?

7.           What is the temperature differential across the tube side of Ex-202?

8.           What is the temperature differential across the shell side of Ex-203?

9.           What is the temperature differential across the tube side of Ex-203?

10.        Describe the purpose and operation of AT-I.

1 1 . Describe the primary difference between Ex-202 and Ex-203.

12.        Draw a process flow diagram (PFD) for the heat exchanger system. List all instruments and control systems.

13.        Define the term 'tube growth."

14.        Explain the various methods of heat transfer used in the heat exchanger system.

15.        Define the term 'fouling."

16.        Describe the correct procedure for starting up the heat exchanger system.

17.        What temperature differentials are associated with fixed head and floating head heat exchangers?

18.        Identify the instruments associated with Ex-202.

19.        Identify the instruments associated with Ex-203.

20.        Compare and contrast the various pump systems and operating circuits on the heat exchanger system.