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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "C"?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that isolates the compressor during emergency conditions?
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?
In regard to the distillation process, Which of the terms below is best described as the The liquid and/or gas entering into the distillation column?
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?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "B" 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 acts as a downstream backflow preventer?
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?
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 water level in the steam drum?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "controlled"?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a tight control of the water jacket and lube oil?
In an industrial application, there are systems where two or more boilers supply a main header. Which of the terms below would best describe the main steam header pressure controller?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the ratio of detected failure rates in a device or system?
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 volume of boiler feedwater sprayed in to the steam?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would have poor final product if a high level of accuracy was needed?
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?
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 water level in the steam drum?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a centrifugal compressor be classified as?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the qualitative measuring the possibility or seriousness of a hazard?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the least prone to breakdown?
Which of the terms below can be best described as supplies the individual devices with data and power from the trunk line in an H1 transmission system?
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?
Which of the variables below is best defined as a controlled variable for a standard steam exchanger.
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?
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?