A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a fast acting type of pressure control?
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, while allowing for excess air for combustion??
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would only respond to a controlled PV starting to drift from the SP?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the area where boiler water is equalized, and scale is deposited?
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?
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?
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 impurities from the mud drum?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with water carryover?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a place where the separation of vapour from liquid occurs?
Which of the answers below is best described as a device that has consistent static gain over it's operational range?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a gauge on the suction and discharge lines?
Which of the variables below is best defined as a controlled variable for a standard steam exchanger.
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?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an exchanger that allows flue gases to heat the boiler feedwater?
Which of the answers below best describes a disadvantage that does not belong to a manually controlled system?
Electric switches and transmitters make up the bulk of the sensors in a safety system. Which type of sensor architecture below is best described as a two component fault indicating components that can initiate a shut down together?
Which answer below best describes the number "9"?
Which of the terms below is best describes when the other control loop is in manual, the disruption in the PV with a change in Co?
All feedforward control strategies respond to a disturbance before it reaches the CV. Which of the strategies below does not verify that the CV has returned to the desired value
Certain typesof dynamic compressors need specialized components. Which of the components below would be required for a multistage centrifugal compressor?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the process of condensed tops reintroduced to the column?
The techniques employed in process systems, that have the controlled value as close to the desired value are called control strategies. Which of the strategies below is designed to counter disturbances before they can affect the controlled variable?
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 suction side of the compressor receiving discharge gas?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that releases pressure after the compressor shuts down?