A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
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?
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?
Centrifugal compressors have some specialized problems while operating. Which of the terms below is best described as the flow of gas moving to the impeller from the discharge line due to differential 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 tight control of the water jacket and lube oil?
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 volume of boiler feedwater sprayed in to the steam?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a manipulation of the tops flow?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an energy balance strategy?
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?
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?
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 a chemical treatment coinciding with regular blowdowns, keeping the TDS near 0.03 ppm?
There are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?
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?
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 having sodium carbonates substituted with sodium sulfates as a softening agent?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a slow acting type of pressure control?
IPv4 network classes can also be defined by the default subnet masks that they use. If the subnet mask was 255255.255.0, which of the classes below would be used?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "D"?
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
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the rigid specifications below determines the volatility of gasoline?
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.
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?
Which of the answers below is best described as having built-in feedback characteristics that cause the process to tend towards equilibrium.
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 conditions that are always monitored and alarms are armed?
SAMA has various symbols for the elements or functions of a boiler. Which of the answers below correctly identifies "A"?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the most prone to breakdown?