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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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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?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the parts below can be best described as the design feature that allows the liquid to enter and exit the trays?
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?
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?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as one that controls the flow out of the condenser to achieve pressure control?
There are several common problems that can arise during a distillation columns operation. Which of the problems below can be described as a lack of vapour speed to keep the liquid on the proper tray?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
In a split range control strategy, FCE "A" has a range of 0-50% and FCE"B" has a range of 50-100% of the controller signal. Which of the answers below how the FCEs are configured at 35% control signal?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
Which answer below best represents the subscripts with the static gain symbol in the calculation of the OLM?
Which of the answers below best describes a decoupling control strategy?
SIS components are indicated on P&ID's, showing which devices are part of this system. Which of the letters below signifies is a variable modifier for a device is a part of the SIS?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as a column filled with material that allows the vapour and liquid to flow freely up and down the column?
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?
with dynamic feedforward compensation, if the disturbance dead time is _____ than the process dead time, the dead time parameter is ______. Use the answers below to choose the one that fills in both blanks best.
There are several standards that Ethernet/IP uses. Which of the standards below specifies the physical and data link layers that are used by Ethernet/IP?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that removes condensate collecting in the suction line between stages?
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?
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?
Which of the terms below is best describes the measurement with the other control loop is in automatic, the disruption in the PV with a change in Co?
Whic of the responses below can be best described as extremely stable, with no overshoot, but slower than critically damped response?
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 a fast acting type of pressure control?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "E"?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the part of the column that contains the greatest portion of heavier components of the mixture?