Explore topic-wise MCQs in Petroleum Production Operations.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Petroleum Production Operations knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following method should be used to estimate the pour point of oil in the petroleum industry?

A. ASTM A 97-66
B. ASTM D 97-66
C. ASTM C 2500-66
D. ASTM D 2500-66
Answer» C. ASTM C 2500-66
2.

ASTM D-2500-66 details the method of determining the cloud point of the oil.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

What is Cloud point in the petroleum industry?

A. It is the pressure above which wax in diesel forms a cloudy appearance
B. It is the temperature above which wax in diesel forms a cloudy appearance
C. It is the pressure below which wax in diesel forms a cloudy appearance
D. It is the temperature below which wax in diesel forms a cloudy appearance
Answer» E.
4.

Cloud point described in the oil and gas industry is the temperature (minimum), at which the lubricant under consideration coverts to semi solid and in fact the lubricant losses its flow properties.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
5.

What is the range of the size of the asphaltic particles?

A. 30 to 85 angstroms
B. 30 to 65 angstroms
C. 130 to 185 angstroms
D. 130 to 155 angstroms
Answer» C. 130 to 185 angstroms
6.

What is the range of melting point of paraffin deposits having a carbon chain length of 20 to 60?

A. 215°F to 500°F
B. 198°F to 215°F
C. 50°F to 215°F
D. 98°F to 215°F
Answer» E.
7.

What is paraffin or wax?

A. Any inorganic deposit associated with crude production
B. Water associated with crude production
C. Any organic deposit associated with crude production
D. Gas associated with water production
Answer» D. Gas associated with water production