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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 tube not directly heated, that allows thermal movement of water to the steam drum?
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 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?
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would monitor the temperature of the crosshead pin?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an exchanger that allows flue gases to heat up air for combustion?
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?
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 supplied steam pressure?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "2" 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 a place where the separation of vapour from liquid occurs?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that safeguards against over pressurization?
There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
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 monitoring only those conditions that apply to start-up?
Feedforward control strategies are developed from different sources. Which of the strategies below is derived equations that involve energy or mass balance equations?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that improves the efficiency and range of operation?
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?
which of the terms below can be described as a force exerted by the gas or vapor released by a liquid or solid substance in a closed container or space.
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 either of it's two components?
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 armed at the successful completion of the start sequence, and stay armed until it's timer expires?
Direct and indirect ratio control have an inherent problem that requires the addition of feedback trim. Which of the answers below best describes that issue?
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 piece of equipment that liquefies the tops product?
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 a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that does not control output flows from the column?
Which answer below best describes the number "8"?