Preview Questions Reliability Engineer | Role Specific Skill

Question 1: In a failure analysis of a heat exchanger, what is the most important parameter to consider when determining failure due to corrosion?

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Maintenance history and downtime

Fluid composition and temperature conditions

The operational cost of the heat exchanger

The brand of the heat exchanger

Question 2: What is the main purpose of Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) in a risk assessment process?

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To evaluate the operational costs of the plant

To identify the root causes of potential failures

To measure the temperature variations in equipment

To calculate the return on investment (ROI)

Question 3: In LOPA, what does an Independent Protection Layer (IPL) ensure?

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Risk reduction

Cost optimization

Compliance with design standards

Process efficiency

Question 4: Which software is commonly used for root cause analysis in chemical plants?

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RCAPro

Maximo

SAP

Aspen HYSYS

Question 5: Which of the following is the most common cause of fatigue failure in pipelines in the chemical industry?

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Improper valve settings

High temperature corrosion

Insufficient welding quality

Cyclic loading and pressure variations

Question 6: In reliability testing for a pressure vessel, what is the purpose of conducting a hydrostatic test?

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To test the insulation properties of the vessel

To determine the maximum allowable operating pressure

To measure the material's strength and elasticity

To identify potential leaks and weak points under pressure