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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "4" on a typical H1 segment?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of mechanically removing impurities from the mud drum?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure in the burner valve system must be within acceptable limits?
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?
If an unusual condition appears, compressor control systems have instruments that will shut down the compressor safely. Which of the shutdown classes below is best described as having no time limits, and armed when the process is in operating limits, and
The RGM needs to be developed to find the ______ of the loop interactions. Choose the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Calculate the static gain of a process that has a step change of 15% in CO₁, creating a 20% change in PV₁ and a 12% change in PV₂ while CO₂ is held constant. A step change of 12% in CO₂ creates a -15% change in PV₁ and a 7% change in PV₂?
Which of the answers below best represents the controller gain and action on a P-only controller, if the PV increases 10% and the CO drops 15%?
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 component fault indicating component that can initiate a shut down?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
Each compressor have it's own pressure to flow profile at a defined speed. Which of the compressors below would have a predictable flow and inconsistent pressure?
Several control strategies involve the control of one or more FCEs. Which of the control stategies below does each FCE use the full control signal?
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 answers below is best represented by the number "2" on a typical H1 segment?
Calculate the RGM of a process with the following static gains: K₁₁=1.33, K₁₂=-1.25, K₂₁=0.8, K₂₂=0.58.Ꙡ₂₂Ꙡ₁₁Ꙡ₁₂Ꙡ₂₁
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would adjust the manipulated variable by the measured disturbance?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of filtration and softening before entering the boiler feedwater system
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include lighting of the pilot when the electronic ignitor is activated?
Which of the terms below is best described as a feedback signal that relates to the measurement of the CV
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a structure or apparatus in which heat is generated?
If an unusual condition appears, compressor control systems have instruments that will shut down the compressor safely. Which of the shutdown classes below is best described as conditions that are always monitored and alarms are armed?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the section that concentrates the heavier component in the liquid phase.
Direct and indirect ratio control have an inherent problem that requires the addition of feedback trim. Which of the answers below best describes that issue?
Which of the answers below is best defined as the systems reaction to applying an input to the control system, and the time to reach steady state?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?