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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 design feature below can be best described as the process of condensed tops reintroduced to the column?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include excess fuel being expelled from the furnace?
Which of the terms below would best describe a loop gain of 1?
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?
There are some specialized equipment that is on a fractional distillation column. Which of the answers below best describes what the function of a "pump around" on one of those columns?
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?
Full range duplex control of a heating control uses two or more FCEs. If a system uses a FO valve and a FC valve, what are the valves positions at 34% of the controller signal?
Which answer below best describes the number "9"?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would use mounted strain gauges?
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?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would monitor the temperature of the crosshead pin?
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 matching of steam supply with the demand?
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?
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?
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates the control variable as no interaction with the manipulated variable?
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?
Which of the terms below is best described as the relationship of the system's output to its input?
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?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
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?
As with any mechanical or electrical system there are failures. Which of the answers below best describes when the SIF is not operating or responding to signals?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the section that concentrates the heavier component in the liquid phase.
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?
Which of the terms below is best described as predictive to any system response to an input?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?