A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "5" on a typical H1 segment?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "B" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
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?
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?
Operating a distillation column is an excersize in fine tuning a process. Which of the answers below would cause a problem in the operation of a column?
Calculate the RGM of a process with the following static gains: K₁₁=1.33, K₁₂=-1.25, K₂₁=0.8, K₂₂=0.58.Ꙡ₂₂Ꙡ₁₁Ꙡ₁₂Ꙡ₂₁
When tuning with out decoupling, the _______ step is to tune the faster loops, the _______ step is to tune the most important loop. Choose the answer below that best fills in both blanks.
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as the end of the discharge stroke?
There are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?
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 answer below best describes the number "2"?
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?
In an industrial application, there are systems where two or more boilers supply a main header. Which of the terms below would best describe the main steam header pressure controller?
Which of the responses below is best described as although slower than ¼ amplitude decay, the response is stable and has no overshoot?
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?
There a a wide variety of processes in any plant. Which of the processes use condensation and vapourization to separate the individual components of a liquid mixture?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as the control of the condensers coolant flow?
Full range duplex control of a heating control uses two or more FCEs. If a system uses a FO valve and a FC valve, what are the valves positions at 34% of the controller signal?
Which of the responses below is best described as having one overshoot of the responses final value, and several oscillations that begin to settle over time??
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?
Which of the terms below is best described as predictive to any system response to an input?
There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
Which of the terms below is best describes the measurement with the other control loop is in automatic, the disruption in the PV with a change in Co?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain and dynamic portions of the transfer functions?