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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 parts below can be best described as the design feature that allows the maximum interchange between vapour and liquid?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as the end of the discharge stroke?
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 water level in the steam drum?
In the distillation process there are two defined variables. Which of the variables below can be best described as the quality of the content that is exiting the column?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that indirectly controls the heat input to the column?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the discharge valve open due to pressure differential?
There a several different types of feedforward control. Which of the answers below is a strategy developed from processes transfer function?
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?
Which of the answers below best describes a decoupling control strategy?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the part of the column that contains the greatest portion of heavier components of the mixture?
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 monitoring only those conditions that apply to start-up?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a centrifugal compressor be classified as?
Which of the answers below is best defined as affecting the controlled variable through changes in the process?
Flaring gas preforms a vital safety role in refineries. Which of the control strategies is best suited for the flaring of gas?
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 the pH of a boiler system being maintained at 10.5-11.5?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as one that controls the flow out of the condenser to achieve pressure control?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as where the entrance of the main supply would be located?
Which of the control strategies below is best defined as a strategy where all inputs are evaluated and the calculated outputs are transmitted collectively?
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?
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?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that indirectly controls the heat input to the column?
In regard to the distillation process, Which of the terms below is best described as the The liquid and/or gas entering into the distillation column?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an emitted material produced with the combustion of fossil fuels?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a one that does not control output flows from the column?