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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that acts as a downstream backflow preventer?
Which of the answers below best describes the network access method(s) that is used by the H1 transmission system?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as the pressure control where there is no manipulation of the coolant flow to the condenser?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "E"?
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?
Cross limited control provides a safety control in regards to combustion for air to fuel disturbances. Which of the answers below best describes the operation of this type of control?
Calculate the static gain of a process that has a step change of 15% in CO₁, creating a 20% change in PV₁ and a 12% change in PV₂ while CO₂ is held constant. A step change of 12% in CO₂ creates a -15% change in PV₁ and a 7% change in PV₂?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a structure or apparatus in which heat is generated?
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?
Which of the responses below is best described as having one overshoot of the responses final value, and several oscillations that begin to settle over time??
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?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases the pressure in the compressor for start-up?
Whic of the responses below can be best described as extremely stable, with no overshoot, but slower than critically damped response?
Certain typesof dynamic compressors need specialized components. Which of the components below would be required for a multistage centrifugal compressor?
There are several common problems that can arise during a distillation columns operation. Which of the problems below can be described as when the vapour avoids the upper tray due to a lack of a seal in the downcomer from the tray above?
Which of the terms below best describes the switching of a loop from manual to automatic, resulting in a change in the control loop static gain?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an area where the heat produced by combustion is transferred to saturated steam?
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 is used for distillate storage?
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
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?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the least prone to breakdown?
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a centrifugal compressor be classified as?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with water carryover?