A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
One of the more common applications for ratio control is fuel to air control schemes. Which of the control schemes below would use a a signal arriving at both the air and fuel controllers from the firing demand controller?
The feedforward compensation control is based on the transfer function of the process. Which of the answers below is one that this type of control has poor performance with a nonlinear process?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a manipulation of the tops flow?
One of the more common applications for ratio control is fuel to air control schemes. Which of the control schemes below would use a a signal arriving at both the air and fuel controllers from the firing demand controller, while allowing for excess air for combustion??
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a gauge on the suction and discharge lines?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a direct setting of one of the output flows?
Which of the terms below would be best described as a systems predefined value?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a double-acting piston pump be classified as?
Which of the terms below is best describes when the other control loop is in manual, the disruption in the PV with a change in Co?
The control of the composition that is produced from a distillation column involves several variables. Which of the answers below best represents the major variable(s) that must be kept in balance?
A calculated value, derived from the mathematical model of the process, of the manipulated variable is applied to the feedback controller ouput signal to the FCE. Which of the answers below would use this type of strategies?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "C"?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
The use of the direct ratio scheme is not as common as the indirect ratio scheme. Which of the answers below is the main reason why direct ratio control is not as common
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as the design feature that removes some of the liquids lighter components at each stage?
Which of the answers below is not a damped response? Choose the best answer from those below
Which of the terms below is best described as the output by the controller to manipulate the FCE?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the SIL required to satisfy an RRF of 8734?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that indirectly controls the heat input to the column?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an emitted material produced with the combustion of fossil fuels?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases the pressure in the compressor for start-up?
Which of the terms below is best described as the discrepancy between the PV and the SP?
Which of the answers below best describes a disadvantage that does not belong to a manually controlled system?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
Which of the answers below best describes the "A" portion of the reaction curve?
