A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
Which of the answers below is best described as having built-in feedback characteristics that cause the process to tend towards equilibrium.
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would use a pace controller to set the RSP for all of the lines being blended?
Which answer below best describes the number "10"?
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
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?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would only respond to a controlled PV starting to drift from the SP?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a place where the separation of vapour from liquid occurs?
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?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
In the arena of process control, there are some that deal with more than one FCE at a time. Which of the control strategies below would be best suited for processes that need 2 different manipulated variables to be used at the same time?
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 "controlled"?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the volume of steam needed for use?
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?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is a timed response?
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?
Which answer below best describes the number "5"?
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?
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 numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to a collection of devices that reduce a specific hazards risk?
On a typical boiler control system, there are four main points of control. Which of the answers below would best be manipulated to control the matching of steam supply with the demand?
Which of the answers below is best described as the quantitative measurement of best controlled and manipulated variable pairings to limit loop interaction?
Which of the answers below best represents the HART protocol specification for characteristic impedance in the cabling used?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a structure or apparatus in which heat is generated?
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 a chemical treatment coinciding with regular blowdowns, keeping the TDS near 0.03 ppm?