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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of filtration and softening before entering the boiler feedwater system
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates the control variable as no interaction with the manipulated variable?
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
Which answer below best describes the number "4"?
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?
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 having sodium carbonates substituted with sodium sulfates as a softening agent?
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 many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as the residual liquid exiting the tray at each stage?
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?
The applications for process control are varied. Which of the control strategies below would be best in waste effluent neutralization?
Which answer below best describes the number "10"?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
The indirect ratio scheme is chosen more than the direct ratio scheme for ratio control. Which of the answers below would be considered a major reason for that?
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?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "B"?
Centrifugal compressors have some specialized problems while operating. Which of the terms below is best described as the flow of gas moving to the impeller from the discharge line due to differential pressure?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as the design feature that removes some of the liquids lighter components at each stage?
The indirect ratio scheme calculates it's ratio using a flow relay. Which of the methods below does the flow relay use?
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?
In a SIS, the collection of redundant components must be connected in a specific way. Which of the terms below is used to describe this arrangement?
Which answer below best describes the number "9"?
A system of control is needed in a reciprocating compressor to have consistent pressure. Which of the control systems below is best described as the suction side of the compressor receiving discharge gas?
Which of the terms below is best described as the discrepancy between the PV and the SP?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is a timed response?