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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the answers below best describes the "C" portion of the reaction curve?
There are two types of Ethernet connector cables. Which type of connector cable is pictured below?
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?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the most prone to breakdown?
The feedforward compensation control is based on the transfer function of the process. Which of the answers below is one that this type of control has poor performance with a nonlinear process?
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?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the processes below can be best described as a column filled with material that allows the vapour and liquid to flow freely up and down the column?
As with any mechanical or electrical system there are failures. Which of the answers below best describes when a process shutdown occurs due to a triggered SIF, although no event transpires?
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is a timed response?
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 two components together?
One of the more common applications for ratio control is fuel to air control schemes. Which of the control schemes below would use a a signal arriving at both the air and fuel controllers from the firing demand controller?
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 multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as an area where the temperature of the superheated steam is controlled with boiler feedwater?
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?
One of the more common applications for ratio control is fuel to air control schemes. Which of the control schemes below would use a firing demand controller whose signal would arrive at the air controller only?
There are a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a flow transmitters sending a signal to a low lube oil flow alarm?
SIS's use is based solely on the reduction of risk. Which of the terms below is best described as further risk reduction is impractical?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would use the comparison of the PV to the desired SP?
There a a wide variety of processes in any plant. Which of the processes use condensation and vapourization to separate the individual components of a liquid mixture?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the differential pressure opens the suction valves to intake more gas?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as the capture and reuse of used steam?
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "controlled"?
Each compressor have it's own pressure to flow profile at a defined speed. Which of the compressors below would have an inconsistent flow and predictable pressure?
Which of the answers below best represents a tuning consideration that is not required for ideal loop response?
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?