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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 altering the chemical make up of the feedwater?
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 controller that can be used in auto or manual to set firing rates?
On a typical boiler control system, there are four main points of control. Which of the answers below would best be manipulated to control boiler furnace pressure?
In a typical distillation process, the top stage of the column will have a ratio of lighter components to heavier components. Which of the answers below reflects this ratio best?
Which of the answers below best describes a centralized control strategy?
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?
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?
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 liquefies the tops product?
Which of the variables below is best defined as a controlled variable for a standard steam exchanger.
Which of the terms below is best described as the FCE's manipulation in the effort to keep the CV close to the SP?
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?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
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 simplest method?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would a pneumatic eutectic sensor be used?
Which of the answers below best describes a disadvantage that does not belong to a manually controlled system?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the discharge valve open due to pressure differential?
One of the more common applications for ratio control is fuel to air control schemes. Which of the control schemes below would use a a signal arriving at both the air and fuel controllers from the firing demand controller?
Direct and indirect ratio control have an inherent problem that requires the addition of feedback trim. Which of the answers below best describes that issue?
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 best describes the switching of a loop from manual to automatic, resulting in a change in the control loop static gain?
In the distillation process there are two defined variables. Which of the variables below can be best described as the quantity of feed that is removed from the process as distillate or heavies?
Which of the answers below best describes a advantage that does not belong to a automatic feedback controlled system?
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 industry, distillation columns have grown to encompass the needs that are required. Which of the columns below would best be described as one that removes distillate form multiple points on the column?
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 having no time limits, and armed when the process is in operating limits, and