A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the generation of heat to the column?
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?
A measured disturbance by a transmitter, whose output signal modifies the feedforward controller output signal to the FCE is used by which of the control strategies below?
Surge is the worst conditions that a centrifugal compressor can have, so some control strategies have been developed to mitigate this. Which of the strategies below can be described as a control that functions despite the surge controller not operating?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of filtration and softening before entering the boiler feedwater system
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a direct setting of one of the output flows?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a the proper positioning of proximity probes?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "controlled"?
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 rate of combustion?
This additional control scheme can be added to a parallel metering cross-limited control system. Which of the answers best describes this extra control system that has all signals in percentages?
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?
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 steam drum?
Even a peak operating boiler must be protected from various issues that effect it's performance. Which of the terms below would be best be prevented by adding chemicals that cause impurities to precipitate to the mud drum?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "A"?
In a SIS, the collection of redundant components must be connected in a specific way. Which of the terms below is used to describe this arrangement?
which of the terms below can be described as a force exerted by the gas or vapor released by a liquid or solid substance in a closed container or space.
SIS components are indicated on P&ID's, showing which devices are part of this system. Which of the letters below signifies is a variable modifier for a device is a part of the SIS?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the ratio of detected failure rates in a device or system?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the rigid specifications below determines the volatility of gasoline?
Which of the answers below best represents the PB if the controller gain is 1.75?
Which one of the terms below is best described as a measure of the output of first order system reacting to a load disturbance?
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 shutdown that can be initiated by either of it's two components?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would have poor final product if a high level of accuracy was needed?
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?