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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which answer below best describes the number "8"?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
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?
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?
Which of the answers below is best described as the quantitative measurement of best controlled and manipulated variable pairings to limit loop interaction?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases the pressure in the compressor for start-up?
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 87345?
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?
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?
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 simplest method?
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?
Which one of the terms below is best described as a measure of the output of first order system reacting to a load disturbance?
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?
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?
The use of the direct ratio scheme is not as common as the indirect ratio scheme. Which of the answers below is the main reason why direct ratio control is not as common
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?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain and dynamic portions of the transfer functions?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that indirectly controls the heat input to the column?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would introduce a product to be mixed with the primary stream upstream of the first flow quantity controller?
Which answer below best describes the number "2"?
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?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "B"?
On a typical boiler control system, there are four main points of control. Which of the answers below would best be manipulated to control boiler furnace pressure?
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?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a double-acting piston pump be classified as?