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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the answers below best describes the "B" portion of the reaction curve?
The Ethernet standards define the physical layer characteristics and data rate. Which of the answers below contains the common factors affecting wireless Ethernet data rate
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 are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as where the entrance of the main supply would be located?
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.
Which of the terms below is best described as a process response to a load disturbance that moves in one direction until the limitations of physical equipment is met or exceeded?
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?
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?
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 answer below best describes the number "3"?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the least prone to breakdown?
Feedforward control strategies are developed from different sources. Which of the strategies below is derived equations that involve energy or mass balance equations?
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 restriction on the inlet flow, reducing the discharge flow?
Which of the terms below is best described as the delay from when a controller output (CO) load disturbance is issued until when the measured process variable begins to respond.
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?
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?
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?
Which of the answers below best represents a tuning consideration that is not required for ideal loop response?
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 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 is used for distillate storage?
Which answer below best describes the number "2"?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "C"?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would use the comparison of the PV to the desired SP?
Which of the control terms below is best described as multiple controlled variables are affected by a single manipulated variable?