A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
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 component fault indicating component that can initiate a shut down?
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?
Several control strategies involve the control of one or more FCEs. Which of the control stategies below does each FCE use the full control signal?
Which one of the terms below is best described as a measure of the output of first order system reacting to a load disturbance?
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates the control variable as no interaction with the manipulated variable?
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 of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain and dynamic portions of the transfer functions?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the discharge valve open due to pressure differential?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "6" on a typical H1 segment?
A measured disturbance by a transmitter, whose output signal modifies the feedforward controller output signal to the FCE is used by which of the control strategies below?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "E"?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "B" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
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 conditions that are always monitored and alarms are armed?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as the control of the condensers coolant flow?
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 answer below best describes the number "4"?
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 873?
Which answer below best describes the number "2"?
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 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?
Which of the terms below is best described as the FCE's manipulation in the effort to keep the CV close to the SP?
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 changes the compressors capacity?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would use quantity controllers and pulse flowmeters on each stream to create the blend ratio?