Process Plant Equipment Quiz Part 2

What is the primary function of a Slug Catcher in the gas refinery or petroleum industry?

• To absorb movement and strain

• To store the largest slugs expected from the upstream system

• To change the size of the pipe

• To connect two pipes together

What is the main purpose of an Inline Strainer in a pipeline?

• To absorb movement and strain

• To trap unwanted materials in the pipelines

• To store the largest slugs expected from the upstream system

• To connect two pipes together

What is the purpose of a Y-strainer in a pipeline?

• To trap unwanted materials in the pipelines

• To mechanically remove solids from flowing liquids

• To store the largest slugs expected from the upstream system

• To connect two pipes together

What are the characteristics of internal corrosion in a pipeline?

• Include damage to the external coating of the pipe

• Include dents, scrapes, cuts, or punctures directly into the pipeline itself

• Occurs due to environmental conditions on the outside of the pipe

• Occurs due to environmental conditions on the inside of the pipeline

What are the common fault on pipeline? Tick ALL of the correct ones.

• Corrosion

• Excavation damage

• Material failure

• Incorrect operation

What type of corrosion occurs due to environmental conditions on the outside of the pipe?