Process Team Lead Interview Questions and Answers

A blowout preventer is a safety device used to control and seal off the flow of oil and gas from a well in the event of a blowout.

• Prevents uncontrolled release of oil and gas during drilling operations

• Consists of hydraulic rams and annular preventers

• Activated remotely or by a control panel

• Critical component in offshore drilling operations

• Example: Deepwater Horizon oil spill could have been prevented with a functioning blowout preventer

Sizing a heat exchanger involves calculating the required heat transfer area based on the heat duty and the overall heat transfer coefficient.

• Determine the heat duty or heat load that the heat exchanger needs to handle.

• Calculate the overall heat transfer coefficient based on the type of fluids, flow rates, and materials of construction.

• Use the heat transfer area equation (Q = U*A*ΔTlm) to calculate the required heat transfer area.

• Consider factors such as fouling, pressure dro...read more

A centrifugal pump works by converting mechanical energy from a motor into kinetic energy in a fluid through the rotation of an impeller.

• Centrifugal force is created by the rotation of the impeller, causing the fluid to move radially outward.

• The kinetic energy of the fluid increases as it moves through the pump, creating pressure that pushes the fluid through the system.

• Common applications include water circulation in HVAC systems, wastewater treatment, and oil refining proce...read more

Chemical process engineering involves designing, optimizing, and operating processes to produce chemicals and materials.

• Involves designing and optimizing chemical processes

• Focuses on efficient production of chemicals and materials

• Requires knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering principles

• Involves troubleshooting and improving existing processes

• Examples include designing a new method for producing a specific chemical, optimizing a reactor for better yield