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This page has every Plant Operation Theory N3 August paper we have, from 2018 to 2021: 3 question papers and 3 memos in 18 PDFs. Files are in Afrikaans. The newest year is first. Each paper shows the first page of questions, its marks and time, and what the questions cover.

Plant Operation Theory N3 August papers by year

YearExamsPapersPDFs
2021August16
2019August16
2018August16

Topics that come up most in Plant Operation Theory N3 August

Counted from the questions in the papers on this page: how many papers each topic appears in, and its average marks.

TopicPapersAverage marks
Chemistry and Chemical Processes223
Compression, Cooling, Pumps and Instrumentation221
Steam Boilers and Steam Traps219
Combustion, Fuels and Thermal Insulation219
Combustion; Cooking and Gasification of Coal125
Heat Transfer, Heat Exchanger and Thermal Insulation125
Chemistry and Catalysts120
Heat Transfer120
Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers120
Pumps and Compression118
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Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2021 question papers and memos

August 2021

Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2021 question paper, first page of questions
Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2021 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 4 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Chemistry and Catalysts1.1 Explain how monomers grow in a chain to form polymers in the following basic 20 marks
  2. Q2 Combustion; Cooking and Gasification of Coal2.1 Calculate the air fuel ratio if 5kg of carbon is completely combusted and if air 25 marks
  3. Q3 Heat Transfer, Heat Exchanger and Thermal Insulation3.1 Heat is a form of energy and cannot be destroyed. 25 marks
  4. Q4 Pumps and Compression4.1 Name THREE types of positive displacement pumps.  (3) 18 marks
  5. Q5 Instrumentation and Control System5.1 List THREE components of pneumatic control valves. (3) 12 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer all the questions.
  2. Read all the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Start each question on a new page.
  5. Only use a black or blue pen.
  6. Write neatly and legibly. (11040023) -3-
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Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2019 question papers and memos

August 2019

Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2019 question paper, first page of questions
Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2019 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 5 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Chemistry and Chemical Processes1.1 State FOUR factors that determine conditions under which the l ow 25 marks
  2. Q2 Combustion, Fuels and Thermal Insulation2.1 Granular insulation can be used to reduce the transfer of heat from one place 15 marks
  3. Q3 Steam Boilers and Steam Traps3.1 Briefly explain the following terms: 20 marks
  4. Q4 Heat Transfer4.1 List FIVE applications of direct heat exchangers in the industry. (5) 20 marks
  5. Q5 Compression, Cooling, Pumps and Instrumentation5.1 Indicate whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE. Choose the 20 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Write neatly and legibly. (11040023) -3-

Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2018 question papers and memos

August 2018

Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2018 question paper, first page of questions
Plant Operation Theory N3 August 2018 question paper

100 marks · 3 hours · 4 pages · 5 questions

What is in this paper (5 questions)
  1. Q1 Chemistry and Chemical Processes1.1 Name THREE different ways whereby molecules of monomers enlarge with 20 marks
  2. Q2 Combustion, Fuels and Thermal Insulation2.1 Name FOUR types of thermal insulation. (4) 22 marks
  3. Q3 Steam Boilers and Steam Traps3.1 Sketch a thermostatic steam trap and briefly discuss its operation. (8) 17 marks
  4. Q4 Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers4.1 Name SIX types of media that usually passes through the tube side. (6) 20 marks
  5. Q5 Compression, Cooling, Pumps and Instrumentation5.1 Draw a labelled graph to illustrate Boyle's law. (5) 21 marks

Instructions to candidates

  1. Answer ALL the questions.
  2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
  3. Number the answers according to the numbering system used in this question paper.
  4. Sketches must be large, neat and fully labelled.
  5. Write neatly and legibly. (11040023) -3- T1310(E)(J31)T
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All Plant Operation Theory N3 past papers and memos

Questions about these papers

Which years of Plant Operation Theory N3 August papers are on this page?

Papers from 2021, 2019, 2018. The newest year is at the top.

How many marks is the Plant Operation Theory N3 August paper?

The paper is usually out of 100 marks and you get 3 hours to write it.

Are the memos included?

Yes. 3 of the 3 papers on this page have their marking memo next to the question paper.

Which topics come up most in these papers?

Chemistry and chemical processes, compression, cooling, pumps and instrumentation and steam boilers and steam traps, based on 2 papers on this page.

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