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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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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?
Electric switches and transmitters make up the bulk of the sensors in a safety system. Which type of sensor architecture below is best described as a shutdown that can be initiated by a single component?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that safeguards against over pressurization?
In a typical distillation process, the top stage of the column will have a ratio of lighter components to heavier components. Which of the answers below reflects this ratio best?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the cylinder is full of gas at suction pressure?
Which answer below best describes the number "7"?
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?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases efficiency by preventing over heating between stages?
Each compressor have it's own pressure to flow profile at a defined speed. Which of the compressors below would have a predictable flow and inconsistent pressure?
Which of the answers below is best described as a device that has consistent static gain over it's operational range?
With Ethernet/IP, there is a general topology and access method that it uses. Which of the answers below has both of those terms used by Ethernet/IP?
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?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would adjust the manipulated variable by the measured disturbance?
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 8734?
To minimize the loop interaction in a multi-loop control system, the CO and PV whose ______ pairing is closest to +1 is most desirable. Choose the best answer from those below to fill in the blank.
Which of the answers below best represents the HART protocol specification for characteristic impedance in the cabling used?
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?
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?
Electric switches and transmitters make up the bulk of the sensors in a safety system. Which type of sensor architecture below is best described as a two component fault indicating components that can initiate a shut down together?
SIS components are indicated on P&ID's, showing which devices are part of this system. Which of the letters below signifies is a variable modifier for a device is a part of the SIS?
A measured disturbance by a transmitter, whose output signal modifies the feedforward controller output signal to the FCE is used by which of the control strategies below?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with maintaining proper furnace pressures?
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?
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 mud drum?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the discharge valve open due to pressure differential?