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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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SIS's use is based solely on the reduction of risk. Which of the terms below is best described as further risk reduction is impractical?
The feedforward compensation control is based on the transfer function of the process. Which of the answers below is one that this type of control has poor performance with a nonlinear process?
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 having no time limits, and armed when the process is in operating limits, and
Which of the answers below best represents the PB if the controller gain is 1.75?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a centrifugal compressor be classified as?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with water carryover?
Cross limited control provides a safety control in regards to combustion for air to fuel disturbances. Which of the answers below best describes the operation of this type of control?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "6" on a typical H1 segment?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an area where the heat produced by combustion is transferred to saturated steam?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "3" on a typical H1 segment?
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 multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fan that pulls and drives flue gases up the stack?
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
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as the pressure control where there is no manipulation of the coolant flow to the condenser?
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 numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to a collection of devices that reduce a specific hazards risk?
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?