Advance your career with help from our practice exams

Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!

There are some specialized equipment that is on a fractional distillation column. Which of the answers below best describes what the function of a "pump around" on one of those columns?
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?
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 87
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?
As with any mechanical or electrical system there are failures. Which of the answers below best describes when the SIF is not operating or responding to signals?
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
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?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an exchanger that allows flue gases to heat the boiler feedwater?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as the residual liquid exiting the tray at each stage?
Which of the terms below is best described as the FCE's manipulation in the effort to keep the CV close to the SP?
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?
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.
Which of the terms below best describes the switching of a loop from manual to automatic, resulting in a change in the control loop static gain?
A system of control is needed in a reciprocating compressor to have consistent pressure. Which of the control systems below is best described as the suction side of the compressor receiving discharge gas?
The pulp mills require feed stock consistency. Which of the control strategies below would be best suited for the quality control of the paper pulp dilution?
The indirect ratio scheme is chosen more than the direct ratio scheme for ratio control. Which of the answers below would be considered a major reason for that?
The efficiency of a distillation column has a direct link to pressure control. Which of the answers below is a strategy for total condenser pressure control?
In the arena of process control, there are some that deal with more than one FCE at a time. Which of the control strategies below would be best suited for processes that need 2 FCEs, used at the same time, to control a single manipulated variable
Surge is the worst conditions that a centrifugal compressor can have, so some control strategies have been developed to mitigate this. Which of the strategies below can be described as the measurement of differential pressures in the compressor, head and inlet flow pressure determines if action is required?
A system of control is needed in a reciprocating compressor to have consistent pressure. Which of the control systems below is best described as one that changes the compressors capacity?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "A" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
Which of the answers below best represents the maximum number of devices that can be connected to an intrinsicly safe H1 multidrop bus network?
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?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of altering the chemical make up of the feedwater?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as the end of the discharge stroke?