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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?
Which of the answers below best describes the "B" portion of the reaction curve?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the least prone to breakdown?
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include the pressure in the burner valve system must be within acceptable limits?
Which one of the terms below is best described as a measure of the output of first order system reacting to a load disturbance?
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?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
Communication technology is generally specific to a type of area network. Which of the area networks below would Ethernet (IEEE 802.3) be used is primarily?
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?
Each compressor have it's own pressure to flow profile at a defined speed. Which of the compressors below would have a predictable flow and inconsistent pressure?
There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
Which of the control terms below is best described as multiple controlled variables are affected by a single manipulated variable?
Which of the answers below is best described as having built-in feedback characteristics that cause the process to tend towards equilibrium.
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?
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
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the parts below can be best described as the design feature that allows the maximum interchange between vapour and liquid?
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?
Because steam demands can vary, there are several control methods that work in concert to ensure efficient boiler operation. Which of those strategies would be to control the the proper air-to-fuel ratios for varying boiler demands?
Each compressor have it's own pressure to flow profile at a defined speed. Which of the compressors below would have an inconsistent flow and predictable pressure?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a flow transmitters sending a signal to a low lube oil flow alarm?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that diminishes the oscillations of a compressor to acceptable tolerances?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the SIL required to satisfy an RRF of 873?
The use of the direct ratio scheme is not as common as the indirect ratio scheme. Which of the answers below is the main reason why direct ratio control is not as common
Starting a boiler is an extremely complicated procedure. Which of the start-up steps would include lighting of the pilot when the electronic ignitor is activated?
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?