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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as a column filled with material that allows the vapour and liquid to flow freely up and down the column?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure for the igniter system being acceptable limits?
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 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?
In a split range control strategy, FCE "A" has a range of 0-50% and FCE"B" has a range of 50-100% of the controller signal. Which of the answers below how the FCEs are configured at 35% control signal?
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?
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 armed at the successful completion of the start sequence, and stay armed until it's timer expires?
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?
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 supplied steam pressure?
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 shutdown that can be initiated by two out of a total of three components?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
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?
Several control strategies involve the control of one or more FCEs. Which of the control stategies below does each FCE use the full control signal?
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?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as the residual liquid exiting the tray at each stage?
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?
In the arena of process control, there are some that deal with more than one FCE at a time. Which of the control strategies below would be best suited for processes that need 2 FCEs, used at the same time, to control a single manipulated variable
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 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?
Centrifugal compressors have some specialized problems while operating. Which of the terms below is best described as the operation at a high flow rate but low discharge rate?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
Which of the terms below is best described as the relationship of the system's output to its input?
A system of control is needed in a reciprocating compressor to have consistent pressure. Which of the control systems below is best described as one that changes the compressors capacity?
Control strategies affect several variables, some at the same time. Which of the variables below is omitted from the pure feedforward control strategy?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the rigid specifications below determines the grade of gasoline?