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Which of the following is NOT a common use of piping?
Which of the following is NOT a common use of piping?
- Residential construction (correct)
- Commercial plumbing
- Marine transportation
- Industrial processing
According to the passage, what is the purpose of 'utility piping'?
According to the passage, what is the purpose of 'utility piping'?
- To collect rainwater, sewage, and industrial wastewater
- To convey steam, air, water, etc. for processing (correct)
- To distribute public utilities like water, fuel, and gases
- To transport fluids between storage tanks and processing units
What is the relationship between the 'nominal pipe size' (NPS) and the 'schedule number' (SCH) of a pipe?
What is the relationship between the 'nominal pipe size' (NPS) and the 'schedule number' (SCH) of a pipe?
- NPS and SCH both define the outside diameter of the pipe
- NPS and SCH are independent pipe specifications
- NPS and SCH both define the wall thickness of the pipe
- NPS defines the outside diameter, while SCH defines the wall thickness (correct)
What is the primary purpose of 'process piping' in industrial applications?
What is the primary purpose of 'process piping' in industrial applications?
Which of the following is NOT a common material used for transportation pipelines?
Which of the following is NOT a common material used for transportation pipelines?
What is the primary purpose of 'service piping' in industrial applications?
What is the primary purpose of 'service piping' in industrial applications?
What is the primary purpose of using flanges in a piping system?
What is the primary purpose of using flanges in a piping system?
What type of material is commonly used to construct flanges?
What type of material is commonly used to construct flanges?
What is the purpose of the 'Flange Rating' associated with a flange?
What is the purpose of the 'Flange Rating' associated with a flange?
What is the primary function of an 'Eccentric Reducer' in a piping system?
What is the primary function of an 'Eccentric Reducer' in a piping system?
What is the primary purpose of a 'Union' fitting in a piping system?
What is the primary purpose of a 'Union' fitting in a piping system?
What is the most common reason for incorporating flanges into a piping system?
What is the most common reason for incorporating flanges into a piping system?
Which principle recommends the use of standardized containers, equipment, and pallets?
Which principle recommends the use of standardized containers, equipment, and pallets?
What is the main purpose of the Flexibility Principle?
What is the main purpose of the Flexibility Principle?
Which principle suggests the use of lightweight materials for movable materials handling equipment?
Which principle suggests the use of lightweight materials for movable materials handling equipment?
What is the main goal of the Motion Principle?
What is the main goal of the Motion Principle?
Which principle recommends the use of indirect labor for materials handling?
Which principle recommends the use of indirect labor for materials handling?
Which principle suggests the use of mobile equipment over fixed equipment?
Which principle suggests the use of mobile equipment over fixed equipment?
What is the primary objective of a well-designed materials handling system?
What is the primary objective of a well-designed materials handling system?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice according to the Maintenance Principle?
Which of the following is NOT a recommended practice according to the Maintenance Principle?
What is the purpose of the Obsolescence Principle?
What is the purpose of the Obsolescence Principle?
According to the Control Principle, which of the following practices is NOT recommended?
According to the Control Principle, which of the following practices is NOT recommended?
Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the Capacity Principle?
Which of the following statements is FALSE according to the Capacity Principle?
What is the primary focus of the Performance Principle?
What is the primary focus of the Performance Principle?
What is the primary mode of transportation for moving raw materials and products within a plant?
What is the primary mode of transportation for moving raw materials and products within a plant?
Which of the following is NOT a common materials-handling problem mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a common materials-handling problem mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of marking tanks with the design approval number?
What is the purpose of marking tanks with the design approval number?
What is the difference between fixed capital investment (FCI) and working capital?
What is the difference between fixed capital investment (FCI) and working capital?
What is the purpose of securing access to class 6 and 8 storage areas?
What is the purpose of securing access to class 6 and 8 storage areas?
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