A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
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?
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?
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 many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the piece of equipment that is used for distillate storage?
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?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would use the flow rates flow rate controllers on each line to create the blend ratio?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would adjust the manipulated variable by the measured disturbance?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "B" in the picture below is best described by which term 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?
The control of the composition that is produced from a distillation column involves several variables. Which of the answers below best represents the major variable(s) that must be kept in balance?
Cross limited control provides a safety control in regards to combustion for air to fuel disturbances. Which of the answers below best describes the operation of this type of control?
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 simplest method?
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?
Which of the answers below best represents the controller gain if the PB is 65%?
There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
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 87
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would a pneumatic eutectic sensor be used?
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?
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?
Which of the answers below best describes a decoupling control strategy?
Operating a distillation column is an excersize in fine tuning a process. Which of the answers below would cause a problem in the operation of a column?
Which of the answers below best describes a disadvantage that does not belong to a manually controlled system?
Which of the terms below best describes the switching of a loop from manual to automatic, resulting in a change in the control loop static gain?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that removes condensate collecting in the suction line between stages?