A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
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 answers below best represents the controller gain and action on a P-only controller, if the PV increases 10% and the CO drops 15%?
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.
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would use the comparison of the PV to the desired SP?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a slow acting type of pressure control?
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?
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?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as a column filled with material that allows the vapour and liquid to flow freely up and down the column?
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 terms below would best describe a loop gain greater than 1?
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 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?
Because steam demands can vary, there are several control methods that work in concert to ensure efficient boiler operation. Which of those strategies would be to control the water level in the steam drum?
Which of the answers below best describes a centralized control strategy?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a flow transmitters sending a signal to a low lube oil flow alarm?
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?
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 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.
Which of the terms below is best described as the relationship of the system's output to its input?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
Which of the answers below best represents the HART protocol specification for characteristic impedance in the cabling used?
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?
Which of the answers below best describes a centralized control strategy?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to providing the risk reduction requirement for a SIF?