Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

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1. Which of the following is the primary function of pipelines in the oil and gas industry?





2. The most common material used for oil and gas pipelines is:





3. Which type of pipeline transports natural gas at high pressure?





4. Which type of pipeline collects crude oil or gas from wellheads?





5. Which type of pipeline delivers natural gas to end users?





6. What is the main advantage of pipelines over trucks and ships for hydrocarbon transport?





7. In pipeline engineering, pigging refers to:





8. Smart pigs are used to detect:





9. Which of the following is a common pipeline coating material?





10. Which technique is commonly used to protect pipelines against corrosion?





11. What is the primary purpose of a compressor station in a gas pipeline system?





12. Pumping stations are used in:





13. Which factor determines the pipeline diameter?





14. Which unit is used to measure pipeline pressure?





15. Which fluid property most influences pressure drop in pipelines?





16. The Reynolds number in pipeline flow is used to determine:





17. Darcy–Weisbach equation is used to calculate:





18. Which pipeline test uses water under pressure to check integrity?





19. Leak detection in pipelines can be done using:





20. The major hazard associated with gas pipelines is:





21. Which code provides standards for oil and gas pipelines?





22. The purpose of block valves in pipelines is to:





23. Which welding process is most common in pipeline construction?





24. Which method is commonly used for pipeline river crossings?





25. SCADA systems in pipeline engineering are used for:





26. Which pipeline failure mode occurs due to external forces such as earthquakes?





27. A common cause of internal corrosion in pipelines is:





28. Pig launchers and receivers are located at:





29. The hoop stress in pipelines is caused by:





30. Which failure is most likely in high-pressure gas pipelines?





31. In offshore pipelines, which structure is used for stability on the seabed?





32. Which is NOT a type of pipeline pig?





33. Pipeline tariffs are usually based on:





34. Which parameter defines the pipeline’s ability to withstand pressure?





35. Which method is used for subsea pipeline installation?





36. In pipeline economics, CAPEX refers to:





37. In pipeline economics, OPEX refers to:





38. The function of surge relief valves in pipelines is to:





39. Which unit is used for pipeline throughput?





40. Which pipeline failure occurs due to repeated cyclic loading?





41. A hot-tap connection allows:





42. Which safety system is used to quickly stop pipeline flow in an emergency?





43. Which is the main purpose of block and bleed valves?





44. Which international body sets guidelines for offshore pipeline safety?





45. Which factor increases pressure loss in pipelines?





46. A buried pipeline crossing a highway must have:





47. Which sensor is commonly used in SCADA for flow measurement?





48. The term “right-of-way” in pipeline projects means:





49. Which of the following reduces wax deposition in crude oil pipelines?





50. The ultimate aim of pipeline engineering is to:





 FOUNDATIONAL SUBJECTS (Year 1 – Year 2)

  1. Engineering Mechanics (Statics & Dynamics) – MCQs

  2. Fluid Mechanics – MCQs

  3. Thermodynamics – MCQs

  4. Computer Programming (e.g., MATLAB, Python) – MCQs

  5. Introduction to Engineering – MCQs

  6. Geology for Engineers – MCQs

  7. Technical Communication – MCQs

 CORE PETROLEUM ENGINEERING SUBJECTS (Year 2 – Year 4)

  1. Introduction to Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  2. Petroleum Geology – MCQs

  3. Drilling Engineering – MCQs

  4. Reservoir Engineering – MCQs

  5. Production Engineering – MCQs

  6. Petroleum Fluid Properties – MCQs

  7. Well Logging and Formation Evaluation – MCQs

  8. Petroleum Economics – MCQs

  9. Petroleum Refining and Processing – MCQs  

  10. Natural Gas Engineering – MCQs

  11. Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) – MCQs

  12. Well Testing – MCQs

  13. Reservoir Simulation – MCQs

  14. Drilling Fluids and Cementing – MCQs

  15. Offshore Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  16. Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) – MCQs

  17. Petroleum Project Management – MCQs

  18. Corrosion Engineering – MCQs

  19. Artificial Lift Techniques – MCQs

  20. Petrophysics – MCQs

 LABORATORIES & PRACTICALS (Theory-based MCQs can be made from these)

  1. Drilling Fluids Lab – MCQs

  2. Core Analysis Lab – MCQs

  3. Reservoir Simulation Lab – MCQs

  4. Rock and Fluid Properties Lab – MCQs

  5. Well Logging Lab – MCQs

 ELECTIVES (Optional/Advanced)

  1. Energy Transition and Sustainability – MCQs

  2. Unconventional Resources (Shale, Tight Gas, etc.) – MCQs

  3. Data Analytics in Petroleum Engineering – MCQs

  4. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) – MCQs

  5. Petroleum Law and Policy – MCQs

  6. Pipeline Engineering – MCQs

  7. Renewable Energy Integration – MCQs