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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the variables below is best defined as a manipulated variable for a standard steam exchanger.
Which of the answers below best describes a centralized control strategy?
Which answer below best describes the number "3"?
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 a control that functions despite the surge controller not operating?
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?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a centrifugal compressor be classified as?
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?
Which of the terms can be best described as a condition of a system or process that does not change over a period of time?
Centrifugal compressors have some specialized problems while operating. Which of the terms below is best described as the flow of gas moving to the impeller from the discharge line due to differential pressure?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
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 adding chemicals that cause impurities to precipitate to the mud drum?
In the protocol specifications of Modbus, there are only four types of registers that can be accessed by the master. Which of the answers below expresses the register size and permissions of a coil?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fuel and air mixing chamber for proper combustion?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "A"?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would use the flow rates flow rate controllers on each line to create the blend ratio?
On a typical boiler control system, there are four main points of control. Which of the answers below would best be manipulated to control the steam drum level?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a direct setting of the columns thermal properties?
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 "C"?
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 pressure of the furnace?
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 water level in the steam drum?
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?
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?
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?
There are several common problems that can arise during a distillation columns operation. Which of the problems below can be described as an accumulation of liquid that can block vapour from rising?