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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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which of the terms below can be described as a force exerted by the gas or vapor released by a liquid or solid substance in a closed container or space.
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?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) be used is primarily?
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?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is a timed response?
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?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the management of the live SIS system, including testing and repairs?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a fast acting type of pressure control?
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?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is would be the best type of pressure control for a typical distillation column?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "E"?
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 a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
A system of control is needed in a centrifugal compressor to have consistent flow. Which of the variable speed compressor control systems below is best described as a cascade system from the discharge, through a controller, to the motor?
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
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?
There are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?
Surge is the worst conditions that a centrifugal compressor can have, so some control strategies have been developed to mitigate this. Which of the strategies below can be described as the measurement of differential pressures in the compressor, head and inlet flow pressure determines if action is required?
Which of the answers below best represents the maximum number of devices that can be connected to an intrinsicly safe H1 multidrop bus network?
Which of the answers below is best defined as the systems reaction to applying an input to the control system, and the time to reach steady state?
The applications for process control are varied. Which of the control strategies below would be best in waste effluent neutralization?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that diminishes the oscillations of a compressor to acceptable tolerances?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of mechanically removing impurities from the mud drum?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "C"?