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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
Which of the control terms below is best described as multiple controlled variables are affected by a single manipulated variable?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates the control variable as no interaction with the manipulated variable?
Which of the systems below is best defined as being used when there is inherent interaction between loops
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that isolates the compressor during emergency conditions?
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
In an industrial application, there are systems where two or more boilers supply a main header. Which of the terms below would best describe the main steam header pressure controller?
Which of the answers below is best described as the quantitative measurement of best controlled and manipulated variable pairings to limit loop interaction?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
Which of the variables below is best defined as a controlled variable for a standard steam exchanger.
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
The techniques employed in process systems, that have the controlled value as close to the desired value are called control strategies. Which of the strategies below is designed to counter disturbances before they can affect the controlled variable?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an area where the temperature of the superheated steam is controlled with boiler feedwater?
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 gases from the feedwater?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a the proper positioning of proximity probes?
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?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is would be the best type of pressure control for a typical distillation column?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a tube not directly heated, that allows thermal movement of water to the steam drum?
In the distillation process there are two defined variables. Which of the variables below can be best described as the quality of the content that is exiting the column?
SIS components are indicated on P&ID's, showing which devices are part of this system. Which of the letters below signifies is a variable modifier for a device is a part of the SIS?
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?
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 the pH of a boiler system being maintained at 10.5-11.5?
Which of the terms below is best described as the discrepancy between the PV and the SP?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "2" on a typical H1 segment?