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JNTU B.Tech III SURFACE PRODUCTION OPERATIONS Previous Question Paper (May - 2019 - R15)
Part A is compulsory which carries 25 marks. Answer all questions in Part A. Part B consists of 5 Units. Answer any one full question from each unit.
Part A
What is the significance of flow control valve?
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A flow control valve regulates the rate of fluid flow through a pipeline by adjusting the valve opening. Its significance lies in maintaining desired process parameters, ensuring system safety, and optimizing production efficiency by controlling pressure drops and flow rates.
Draw the schematic diagram of process flow sheet.
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A process flow sheet is a schematic representation using standard symbols to show the sequence of equipment and the path of process fluids. It typically includes: [Source] -> [Separator] -> [Heater] -> [Storage Tank], with lines indicating flow direction and equipment blocks representing units like pumps, valves, and vessels.
What are the mist extractors?
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Define flow splitter.
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What are the oil dehydrators?
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Write few examples of Emulsifying agents.
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Define globe valve.
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What is the principle of crude stabilization?
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Define flotation.
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What are the skim tanks?
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Part B
What is the operation of control valves? What are different types of control valves? Explain about Pressure Control Valve.
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What are different types of separations? Explain about Pressure – Stage Separation.
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What are different sections of gas liquid separation? Explain about each section in brief.
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What is a Scrubber? What for Scrubbers are used? Explain about different kinds of scrubbers used in oil and gas industry.
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What are the various treaters and heaters used in crude oil treatment process? Explain Indirect and fired heaters.
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What are different kinds of heater/Treaters available in the industry? Explain about Electrostatic heater-treaters.
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What is desalting system? Explain about equipment description of desalters.
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Explain the basic principles involved in the crude oil stabilization process.
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What is Produced Water? Explain the characteristics of Produced Water.
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What is Gravity separation? Explain in brief about Coalescence, Dispersion, and Flotation.
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