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Boiling point
Definition
- minimum temp. required to change a liquid into a vapor or gas
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Distillation
Definition
process by which various components are separated by their boiling points
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Hydrocarbon
Definition
class of chemical compounds that contains hydrogen and carbon
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Crude oil
Definition
a mixture of hydrocarbons that vary in molecular structure and weight ( unprocessed oil)
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Cracking
Definition
term used to describe how lighter hydrocarbons are separated from heavier hydrocarbons
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Catalyst
Definition
material designed to enhance the reaction without becoming part of the reaction
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Communication
Definition
two way tranfer of information
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Multitasking
Definition
The simultaneous execution of multiple tasks (programs) under the control of an interrupt-driven operating system
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Safety awareness
Definition
being aware of safety issues, and of potential hazards to yourself and others in the workplace.
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System
Definition
-an arrangement of equipment engineering to perform a specific function
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Catalytic cracking
Definition
adding a catalyst to the system to increase the yield
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Thermal cracking
Definition
process of adding increased pressure to the system to increase the yield
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Primary element
Definition
reads variable, also known as sensor
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Transmitter
Definition
receives the signal from primary element, and sends it to the controller
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Controller
Definition
-receives signal from transmitter, compares it to the “set point”, then makes the desire change, also known as the “brains” of control loop
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Set point
Definition
the input set from the control room
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Transducer
Definition
converts signal from electric to pneumatic
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Final element
Definition
changes the variable
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Light hydrocarbon
Definition
The low molecular weight hydrocarbons such as methane, ethane, propane and butanes
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Heavy hydrocarbon
Definition
high molecular weight hydrocarbons
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D.O.T
Definition
- Department of Transportation
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OSHA
Definition
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
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E.P.A.
Definition
Environmental Protection Agency
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Quality control
Definition
A system of maintaining standards in manufactured products by testing samples
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What is the disadvantage of the Batch Process?
Definition
Low yield of product
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Another name for controller is
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“Brains”
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How does pressure react with Boiling point?
Definition
Higher the pressure higher the boiling point, lower the pressure lower the boiling point
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Gas went over $1.00 in
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1979
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First gas station opened in the U.S. was in
Definition
1920
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List tools to succeed in college
Definition
1. Understanding college system
2. Goal setting
3. Time management
4. Applied learning
5. Attitude and participation
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List typical plant organization(positions)
Definition
1. Plant manager
2. Section manager
3. 2nd line supervisor ( Superintendent)
4. 1st line supervisor ( Day foreman)
5. Lead Operator
6. Outside operator
7. Sample/Loader operator
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List the 5 elements of the control loop
Definition
1. Primary element
2. Transmitter
3. Controller
4. Transducer
5. Final element
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