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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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Which of the responses below is best described as although slower than ¼ amplitude decay, the response is stable and has no overshoot?
In an industrial application, there are systems where two or more boilers supply a main header. Which of the terms below would best describe the controller that can be used in auto or manual to set firing rates?
Which answer below best describes the number "9"?
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?
Calculate the RGM of a process with the following static gains: K₁₁=1.33, K₁₂=-1.25, K₂₁=0.8, K₂₂=0.58.Ꙡ₂₂Ꙡ₁₁Ꙡ₁₂Ꙡ₂₁
Which of the terms below is best described as the output by the controller to manipulate the FCE?
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 answers below is best described as the quantitative measurement of best controlled and manipulated variable pairings to limit loop interaction?
The breakdown of any one of the components of a SIF is hazardous. Which of the components below are the least prone to breakdown?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a direct setting of one of the output flows?
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain and dynamic portions of the transfer functions?
Which of the answers below is best defined as the systems reaction to applying an input to the control system, and the time to reach steady state?
Which of the answers below is best represented by the number "3" on a typical H1 segment?
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 a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is best described as a direct setting of the columns thermal properties?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the cylinder is full of gas at suction pressure?
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 distillation process heat is one of the most important variables to control. Which of the answers below would best describe the effects of an increase in heat production?
There are numerous undertakings in developing an SIS, this is called the safety life cycle. Which of the terms below relates best to the intermittent testing to verify operation of SIS devices?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would concern itself with water carryover?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that improves the efficiency and range of operation?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would only respond to a controlled PV starting to drift from the SP?
The relative amount of heat lost in the column is reflected in the reflux ratio. If the ratio were to increase, which of the answers below would describe the effect on the light key in the distillate?
Which of the terms can be best described as a condition of a system or process that does not change over a period of time?
Which of the answers below best describes the "B" portion of the reaction curve?