A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
Operating a distillation column is an excersize in fine tuning a process. Which of the answers below would cause a problem in the operation of a column?
Which one of the terms below is best described as a measure of the output of first order system reacting to a load disturbance?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
Which of the terms below is best described as predictive to any system response to an input?
On a typical boiler control system, there are four main points of control. Which of the answers below would best be manipulated to control the steam drum level?
Which answer below best describes the number "1"?
The RGM needs to be developed to find the ______ of the loop interactions. Choose the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Which of the systems below is best defined as being used when there is inherent interaction between loops
There are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?
Which of the terms below would be best described as a systems predefined value?
Which of the answers below is best defined as affecting the controlled variable through changes in the process?
Even a peak operating boiler must be protected from various issues that effect it's performance. Which of the terms below would be best be prevented by having sodium carbonates substituted with sodium sulfates as a softening agent?
A system of control is needed in a centrifugal compressor to have consistent flow. Which of the constant speed compressor control systems below is best described as a pressure reduction from a change in the angle of the gases path across the impeller?
When tuning with out decoupling, the _______ step is to tune the faster loops, the _______ step is to tune the most important loop. Choose the answer below that best fills in both blanks.
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the area where boiler water is equalized, and scale is deposited?
Baseband NRZ signalling is the standard for all physical connections with Ethernet. Which of the signalling methods below has the advantage of an embedded clock signal?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would monitor the temperature of the crosshead pin?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fuel and air mixing chamber for proper combustion?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to a collection of devices that reduce a specific hazards risk?
Electric switches and transmitters make up the bulk of the sensors in a safety system. Which type of sensor architecture below is best described as a shutdown that can be initiated by either of it's two components?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that releases pressure after the compressor shuts down?
In the distillation process there are two defined variables. Which of the variables below can be best described as the quantity of feed that is removed from the process as distillate or heavies?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure for the igniter system being acceptable limits?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a flow transmitters sending a signal to a low lube oil flow alarm?
Even a peak operating boiler must be protected from various issues that effect it's performance. Which of the terms below would be best be prevented by a chemical treatment coinciding with regular blowdowns, keeping the TDS near 0.03 ppm?