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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
All feedforward control strategies respond to a disturbance before it reaches the CV. Which of the strategies below does not verify that the CV has returned to the desired value
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a Provides air for combustion from outside the boiler?
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?
Several control strategies involve the control of one or more FCEs. Which of the control stategies below does each FCE use a portion of the control signal?
The relative amount of heat lost in the column is reflected in the reflux ratio. If the ratio were to increase, which of the answers below would describe the effect on the light key in the distillate?
There are several common problems that can arise during a distillation columns operation. Which of the problems below can be described as an accumulation of liquid that can block vapour from rising?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a gauge on the suction and discharge lines?
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?
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 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?
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?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is not a timed response?
Feedforward control strategies are developed from different sources. Which of the strategies below is derived equations that involve energy or mass balance equations?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure for the igniter system being acceptable limits?
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 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 873?
Which of the terms below would best describe a loop gain greater than 1?
As with any mechanical or electrical system there are failures. Which of the answers below best describes when a process shutdown occurs due to a triggered SIF, although no event transpires?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to an action or event that leads to coincidental failures of two or more individual channels in a complicated channel system?
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?
Which of the terms can be best described as a condition of a system or process that does not change over a period of time?