A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
A system of control is needed in a centrifugal compressor to have consistent flow. Which of the constant speed compressor control systems below is best described as a restriction on the inlet flow, reducing the discharge flow?
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 breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the most prone to breakdown?
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 the distillation process there are two defined variables. Which of the variables below can be best described as the quantity of feed that is removed from the process as distillate or heavies?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an area where the temperature of the superheated steam is controlled with boiler feedwater?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as where the entrance of the main supply would be located?
Process control strategies are always trying to eliminate the effects of a load disturbance. Which of the answers below would use an automatic adjustment of a controlled flow in response to a flow disturbance in the supply stream?
Which of the answers below is best defined as a process that shows an exponential response to a step input?
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates no loop interaction?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a the proper positioning of proximity probes?
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 shutdown that can be initiated by two out of a total of three components?
Which of the answers below best describes a disadvantage that does not belong to a manually controlled system?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of altering the chemical make up of the feedwater?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
Which of the answers below best describes the "B" portion of the reaction curve?
There a a wide variety of processes in any plant. Which of the processes use condensation and vapourization to separate the individual components of a liquid mixture?
Which of the systems below is best defined as being used when there is inherent interaction between loops
A system of control is needed in a reciprocating compressor to have consistent pressure. Which of the control systems below is best described as one that adjust the compression rate of the compressor?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an emitted material produced with the combustion of fossil fuels?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an area where the heat produced by combustion is transferred to saturated steam?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fuel and air mixing chamber for proper combustion?
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 supplied steam pressure?
Which of the answers below best describes a decoupling control strategy?
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 rate of combustion?