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Process controls: FOURTH PERIOD

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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 answer below best describes the number "6"?
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?
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?
This additional control scheme can be added to a parallel metering cross-limited control system. Which of the answers best describes this extra control system that has all signals in percentages?
Which answer below best describes the number "9"?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
In relation to open loop static gain calculations the "K" in the picture below is best described by which term below?
A system of control is needed in a centrifugal compressor to have consistent flow. Which of the variable speed compressor control systems below is best described as a cascade system from the discharge, through a controller, to the motor?
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?
Compressors are split into general categories by how they produce downstream pressure. Which of the answers below would a centrifugal compressor be classified as?
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?
Gasoline is a complex hydrocarbon blend. Which of the blending ratios would have poor final product if a high level of accuracy was needed?
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 design feature below can be best described as the part of the column that contains the greatest portion of heavier components of the mixture?
The indirect ratio scheme is chosen more than the direct ratio scheme for ratio control. Which of the answers below would be considered a major reason for that?
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?
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?
Several control strategies involve the control of one or more FCEs. Which of the control stategies below does each FCE use the full control signal?
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?
There are many factors in the proper working of a distillation column. Which of the answers below is one of those factors?
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 the boiler feedwater?
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?
There are some specialized equipment that is on a fractional distillation column. Which of the answers below best describes what the function of a "pump around" on one of those columns?
Which of the answers below best represents the PB if the controller gain is 1.75?