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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would use mounted strain gauges?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would a pneumatic eutectic sensor be used?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a fuel and air mixing chamber for proper combustion?
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 adjust the compression rate of the compressor?
Certain typesof dynamic compressors need specialized components. Which of the components below would be required for a multistage centrifugal compressor?
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?
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 suction side of the compressor receiving discharge gas?
The direct ratio scheme calculates it's ratio using a flow relay. Which of the methods below does the flow relay use?
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 a single component?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would use premissives and interlocks to prevent explosions?
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?
On a typical boiler control system, there are four main points of control. Which of the answers below would best be manipulated to control the steam drum level?
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates no loop interaction?
The static gains of the _______ variable and ________ variable for each loop are contained in the OLM. Choose the best answer to fill in the two blanks from the ones below.
The static gains of the _______ variable and ________ variable for each loop are contained in the OLM. Choose the best answer to fill in the two blanks from the ones below.
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?
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??
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that isolates the compressor during emergency conditions?
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?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that safeguards against over pressurization?
Which answer below best represents the subscripts with the static gain symbol in the calculation of the OLM?
Which of the terms below is best describes the measurement with the other control loop is in automatic, the disruption in the PV with a change in Co?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would monitor the temperature of the crosshead pin?
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?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an exchanger that allows flue gases to heat up air for combustion?