A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
There are several common problems that can arise during a distillation columns operation. Which of the problems below can be described as a lack of vapour speed to keep the liquid on the proper tray?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that does not control output flows from the column?
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?
SIS's use is based solely on the reduction of risk. Which of the terms below is best described as further risk reduction is impractical?
In a split range control strategy, FCE "A" has a range of 0-50% and FCE"B" has a range of 50-100% of the controller signal. Which of the answers below how the FCEs are configured at 35% control signal?
In industry, distillation columns have grown to encompass the needs that are required. Which of the columns below would best be described as one that removes distillate form multiple points on the column?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "C"?
Which of the answers below is best described as having built-in feedback characteristics that cause the process to tend towards equilibrium.
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?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that diminishes the oscillations of a compressor to acceptable tolerances?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the part of the column that contains the greatest portion of heavier components of the mixture?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the volume of steam needed for use?
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?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is a timed response?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as the pressure control where there is no manipulation of the coolant flow to the condenser?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would have poor final product if a high level of accuracy was needed?
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?
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 different manipulated variables to be used at the same time?
Which of the variables below is best defined as a manipulated variable for a standard steam exchanger.
with dynamic feedforward compensation, if the disturbance dead time is _____ than the process dead time, the dead time parameter is ______. Use the answers below to choose the one that fills in both blanks best.
In regard to the distillation process, Which of the terms below is best described as the The liquid and/or gas entering into the distillation column?
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 are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?