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ALCAP, Separation Principles

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  1. Question 1

    Based on what you have learned so far, which of the following statements are correct?
    • Free water and solids can be removed from oil in a clarifier.
    • Sealing and displacement water is not added to a purifier bowl.
    • Too low a separating temperature will not cause the interface to move into the disc stack.
    • An increase in viscosity will reduce separation efficiency.

  2. Question 2

    Centrifugal separation has advantage over gravitational separation, because:
    • Separators are easier to install than large settling tanks.
    • Tank heating systems are complex.
    • Centrifugal force is many times greater than gravitational force.

  3. Question 3

    During a partial discharge, the bowl opens for:
    • A few milliseconds only.
    • A few minutes only.
    • A few seconds only.

  4. Question 4

    How are the solids removed from a Solid Bowl separator?
    • Through the drain holes.
    • By hand.
    • Through the solids discharge ports.

  5. Question 5

    How long is the bowl open during a partial discharge?
    • A few minutes.
    • A few seconds.
    • A few milliseconds.

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ALCAP, Separation Principles is a CBT test with 21 questions and verified answers. Common topics include: bowl, oil, separation, discharge, purifier, disc, liquid, partial.

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