A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
As with any mechanical or electrical system there are failures. Which of the answers below best describes when a process shutdown occurs due to a triggered SIF, although no event transpires?
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?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an emitted material produced with the combustion of fossil fuels?
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?
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?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is would be the best type of pressure control for a typical distillation column?
Which of the answers below is best described as having built-in feedback characteristics that cause the process to tend towards equilibrium.
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 two component fault indicating components that can initiate a shut down together?
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?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the area where boiler water is equalized, and scale is deposited?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as one that controls the flow out of the condenser to achieve pressure control?
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 the measurement of differential pressures in the compressor, head and inlet flow pressure determines if action is required?
In a split range control strategy, FCE "A" has a range of 0-50% and FCE"B" has a range of 50-100% of the controller signal. Which of the answers below how the FCEs are configured at 35% control signal?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to providing the risk reduction requirement for a SIF?
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?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is not a timed response?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the rigid specifications below determines the volatility of gasoline?
SIS components are indicated on P&ID's, showing which devices are part of this system. Which of the letters below signifies is a variable modifier for a device is a part of the SIS?
Which of the control terms below is best described as multiple controlled variables are affected by a single manipulated variable?
Which answer below best represents the subscripts with the static gain symbol in the calculation of the OLM?
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?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a the proper positioning of proximity probes?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of filtration and softening before entering the boiler feedwater system
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?
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?