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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
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?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fan that pulls and drives flue gases up the stack?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "A" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the boiler manufacturers feedwater specifications are met?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases the pressure in the compressor for start-up?
The efficiency of a distillation column has a direct link to pressure control. Which of the answers below is a strategy for total condenser pressure control?
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?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain and dynamic portions of the transfer functions?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "2" on a typical H1 segment?
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?
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 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 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?
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 a chemical treatment coinciding with regular blowdowns, keeping the TDS near 0.03 ppm?
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 a control that functions despite the surge controller not operating?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the suitability of SIS devices manufactured to meet industry standards for safety?
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.
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.
A calculated value, derived from the mathematical model of the process, of the manipulated variable is applied to the feedback controller ouput signal to the FCE. Which of the answers below would use this type of strategies?
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?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the trays between the feed tray and the top of the column?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that does not control output flows from the column?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a Provides air for combustion from outside the boiler?