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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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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
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?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a double-acting piston pump be classified as?
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?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with maintaining proper furnace pressures?
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?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that removes condensate collecting in the suction line between stages?
There are several common problems that can arise during a distillation columns operation. Which of the problems below can be described as a lack of vapour speed to keep the liquid on the proper tray?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases efficiency by preventing over heating between stages?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as the pressure control where there is no manipulation of the coolant flow to the condenser?
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?
Calculate the RGM of a process with the following static gains: K₁₁=1.33, K₁₂=-1.25, K₂₁=0.8, K₂₂=0.58.Ꙡ₂₂Ꙡ₁₁Ꙡ₁₂Ꙡ₂₁
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
Which one of the terms below is best described as a measure of the output of first order system reacting to a load disturbance?
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?
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 conditions that are always monitored and alarms are armed?
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 numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to a collection of devices that reduce a specific hazards risk?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of Mechanically removing gases from the feedwater?
The static gains of the _______ variable and ________ variable for each loop are contained in the OLM. Choose the best answer to fill in the two blanks from the ones below.
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?
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 strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
Which of the answers below best represents the PB if the controller gain is 1.75?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the cylinder is full of gas at suction pressure?