A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
Which of the control systems below is designed to uses the static gain of the transfer functions only?
Which of the answers below is best described as having built-in feedback characteristics that cause the process to tend towards equilibrium.
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?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of altering the chemical make up of the feedwater?
In a split range control strategy, FCE "A" has a range of 0-50% and FCE"B" has a range of 50-100% of the controller signal. Which of the answers below how the FCEs are configured at 35% control signal?
In a saturation process that uses static decoupling, what is the value of D₁ and D₂ if K₁₁= 14%, K₁₂=-15%, K₂₁=23% and K₂₂=12%
Which of the answers below best represents a tuning consideration that is not required for ideal loop response?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases efficiency by preventing over heating between stages?
SIS's use is based solely on the reduction of risk. Which of the terms below is best described as risk that is considered insignificant?
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?
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.
Using the picture below, which variable is best defined as "manipulated"?
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?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is best described as a fast acting type of pressure control?
There are several ways to control the pressure in a distillation column. Which of the answers below is would be the best type of pressure control for a typical distillation column?
Which of the terms below is best described as the relationship of the system's output to its input?
Which answer below best describes the number "1"?
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 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?
Boiler safety is an important part of reliable operation. Which of the strategies below would use premissives and interlocks to prevent explosions?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the variables below is best defined as a controlled variable for a standard steam exchanger.
Responses from feedforward controls have different times. Which of the answers below is not a timed response?