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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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All feedforward control strategies respond to a disturbance before it reaches the CV. Which of the strategies below does not verify that the CV has returned to the desired value
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?
In the distillation process there are two defined variables. Which of the variables below can be best described as the quality of the content that is exiting the column?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a tube not directly heated, that allows thermal movement of water to the mud drum?
In an industrial application, there are systems where two or more boilers supply a main header. Which of the terms below would best describe the controller that can be used in auto or manual to set firing rates?
Which of the terms below is best describes when the other control loop is in manual, the disruption in the PV with a change in Co?
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
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?
Which of the terms below best describes the switching of a loop from manual to automatic, resulting in a change in the control loop static gain?
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?
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?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "B" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
Which of the answers below best describes a decoupling control strategy?
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?
Baseband NRZ signalling is the standard for all physical connections with Ethernet. Which of the signalling methods below has the advantage of an embedded clock signal?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "B"?
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?
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 volume of boiler feedwater sprayed in to the steam?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a flow transmitters sending a signal to a low lube oil flow alarm?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the process of condensed tops reintroduced to the column?
Which of the answers below is best described as a device that has consistent static gain over it's operational range?
In industry, distillation columns have grown to encompass the needs that are required. Which of the columns below would best be described as one that removes distillate form multiple points on the column?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the process of condensed tops reintroduced to the column?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
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?