5-62.
The grading of an individual cold
aggregate is determined by taking
what action?
1.
Matching a sample of aggregate
with a previous marked sample
2.
Running a sieve analysis
3.
Measuring the rate of
aggregate to the fines
4.
Noting the progressive
thickness of the fines
5-63.
Which of the following factors
control the time required for
aggregate to pass through a dryer?
1.
The cylinder speed
2.
The slope of the cylinder
3.
The length, arrangements,
and number of flights
4.
All of the above
5-64.
When aggregate particles show
signs of an oily coating after
leaving the dryer, you should
make what adjustment?
1.
Decrease the amount of fuel
oil
2.
Decrease blower or draft air
pressure
3.
Increase the amount of fuel
oil
4.
Increase the amount of natural
gas
5-65.
What factor controls the
temperature of an asphalt mix?
1.
The temperature of the asphalt
2.
The temperature of the dryer
3.
The temperature of the
aggregates
4.
The temperature of the pugmill
5-66.
If not kept clean, which of the
following components can be a
serious cause of air pollution
at an asphalt plant?
5-67.
The Jet-Pulse system is used in an
asphalt plant as a method to gain
what result?
1.
Production of pulses of heat
to keep aggregate hot
2.
Production of suction pulses
to control dust
3.
Production of a pulse of
pressure within a filter bag
to dislodge dust cake
4.
A method that produces a
stream of hot asphalt onto
aggregates
5-68.
What factors determine the amount
of dust from the dust collector
that can be returned to the plant?
1.
Moisture content
2.
Degree of suspension
efficiency
3.
Mix specification
4.
Separate grading of the finish
mix
5-69.
In the gradation control unit,
which of the following screens
is used as a scalping screen?
1.
Top screen
2.
Top intermediate screen
3.
Bottom intermediate screen
4.
Bottom screen
5-70.
As associated with the gradation
control unit, what does the term
carry-over mean?
1.
Larger aggregates are
misdirected to smaller
aggregate bins
2.
Rejected aggregates are
carried-over to a discharge
chute
3.
Smaller aggregates are
misdirected into the larger
aggregate bins
4.
Improperly heated aggregates
are reheated
1.
Screens
2.
The dryer combustion unit
3.
The dryer
4.
The hopper
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