A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
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?
The graph below is an example of a typical positive displacement compressor. Which of the numbered points would best be described as when the discharge valve open due to pressure differential?
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 a variety of complications that can arise while using a reciprocating compressor. Which one of the events would be mitigated by a gauge on the suction and discharge lines?
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?
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?
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 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.
The use of the direct ratio scheme is not as common as the indirect ratio scheme. Which of the answers below is the main reason why direct ratio control is not as common
Which of the terms below is best described as the discrepancy between the PV and the SP?
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 water level in the steam drum?
There are multiple parts to a large industrial water tube boiler. Which of the answers below is best described as a place where the separation of vapour from liquid occurs?
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?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the process of condensed tops reintroduced to the column?
Feedforward control strategies are developed from different sources. Which of the strategies below is derived equations that involve energy or mass balance equations?
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?
In process control, there are many control strategies to choose from. Which of the strategies would adjust the manipulated variable by the measured disturbance?
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?
Which of the terms below is best described as the FCE's manipulation in the effort to keep the CV close to the SP?
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?
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?
Centrifugal compressors have some specialized problems while operating. Which of the terms below is best described as the flow of gas moving to the impeller from the discharge line due to differential pressure?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that increases the pressure in the compressor for start-up?
The RGM needs to be developed to find the ______ of the loop interactions. Choose the best answer below to fill in the blank.
Full range duplex control of a heating control uses two or more FCEs. If a system uses a FO valve and a FC valve, what are the valves positions at 34% of the controller signal?