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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fan that pulls and drives flue gases up the stack?
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?
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?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
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 the proper air-to-fuel ratios for varying boiler demands?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with maintaining proper furnace pressures?
Which of the terms below is best described as a feedback signal that relates to the measurement of the CV
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
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 adding chemicals that cause impurities to precipitate to the mud drum?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a fast acting type of pressure control?
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 armed at the successful completion of the start sequence, and stay armed until it's timer expires?
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?
Which of the answers below is best described as a device that has consistent static gain over it's operational range?
Which of the answers below best describes a centralized control strategy?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "B"?
Process control strategies are always trying to eliminate the effects of a load disturbance. Which of the answers below would use an automatic adjustment of a controlled flow in response to a flow disturbance in the supply stream?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure in the burner valve system must be within acceptable limits?
Which of the terms below is best described as the discrepancy between the PV and the SP?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) be used is primarily?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the boiler manufacturers feedwater specifications are met?
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?
SIS's use is based solely on the reduction of risk. Which of the terms below is best described as risk that is considered insignificant?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a fast acting type of pressure control?
There a a wide variety of processes in any plant. Which of the processes use condensation and vapourization to separate the individual components of a liquid mixture?
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 having no time limits, and armed when the process is in operating limits, and