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Oil and Gas Plant Operations Quiz for Chemical Engineers

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What is the primary purpose of a flash drum in an oil and gas plant?

To increase the pressure of the fluid stream
To filter out impurities from the fluid stream
To reduce the temperature of the fluid stream
To separate gas from oil (correct)

What is the term for the process of removing natural gas liquids from the gas stream in an oil and gas plant?

Fractionation (correct)
Separation
Hydrocarbon dewpointing
Crude oil processing

What type of valve is commonly used in oil and gas plants to control the flow of fluid?

Globe valve (correct)
Needle valve
Ball valve
Gate valve

What is the purpose of a surge tank in an oil and gas plant?

To provide a buffer against fluctuating fluid flow rates (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of removing impurities and contaminants from the fluid stream in an oil and gas plant?

Treating (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of a separator in an oil and gas plant?

To separate oil and water from the produced fluids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a heat exchanger in an oil and gas plant?

To transfer heat between fluids (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of reducing the pressure of a fluid in an oil and gas plant?

Expansion (A) Signup and view all the answers

What type of pump is commonly used in oil and gas plants to transfer high-viscosity fluids?

Positive displacement pump (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the ratio of the weight of the fluid to the weight of an equal volume of water?

Specific gravity (B) Signup and view all the answers