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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the section that concentrates the heavier component in the liquid phase.
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates no loop interaction?
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?
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 matching of steam supply with the demand?
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 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?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is a timed response?
One of the more common applications for ratio control is fuel to air control schemes. Which of the control schemes below would use a a signal arriving at both the air and fuel controllers from the firing demand controller?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the discharge valve open due to pressure differential?
Which of the responses below is best described as although slower than ΒΌ amplitude decay, the response is stable and has no overshoot?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that releases pressure after the compressor shuts down?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the capture and reuse of used steam?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure in the burner valve system must be within acceptable limits?
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?
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
In the distillation process heat is one of the most important variables to control. Which of the answers below would best describe the effects of an increase in heat production?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "B" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
There are several standards that Ethernet/IP uses. Which of the standards below specifies the physical and data link layers that are used by Ethernet/IP?
In a SIS, the collection of redundant components must be connected in a specific way. Which of the terms below is used to describe this arrangement?
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?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the management of the live SIS system, including testing and repairs?
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?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure in the burner valve system must be within acceptable limits?
A system of control is needed in a centrifugal compressor to have consistent flow. Which of the constant speed compressor control systems below is best described as a pressure reduction from a change in the angle of the gases path across the impeller?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that diminishes the oscillations of a compressor to acceptable tolerances?