A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 469 questions, good luck!
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?
A system of control is needed in a reciprocating compressor to have consistent pressure. Which of the control systems below is best described as one that changes the compressors capacity?
In a reciprocating compressor, the piston rod is put under extreme forces and requires monitoring. Which of the situations below would use mounted strain gauges?
Which of the answers below is best defined as a process that shows an exponential response to a step input?
Boiler feedwater treatment is a vital component for the smooth operation of an industrial boiler. Which of the conditioning methods below is comprised of Mechanically removing gases from the feedwater?
Which answer below best represents the subscripts with the static gain symbol in the calculation of the OLM?
Which answer below best describes the number "10"?
There are many different parts and processes to a distillation column. Which of the design feature below can be best described as the generation of heat to 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?
Which answer below best describes the number "9"?
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?
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 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.
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?
Calculate the static gain of a process that has a step change of 15% in CO₁, creating a 20% change in PV₁ and a 12% change in PV₂ while CO₂ is held constant. A step change of 12% in CO₂ creates a -15% change in PV₁ and a 7% change in PV₂?
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?
In the reciprocating compressor system, there are numerous specialized components. Which of the components below would be best described as one that removes condensate collecting in the suction line between stages?
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?
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?
Which of the control terms below is best described as multiple controlled variables are affected by a single manipulated variable?
There a some conventional distillation column control strategies. Which of the strategies below is an example of an material balance strategy?
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?
Which of the answers below is best described as a relative gain that indicates no loop interaction?
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 the pH of a boiler system being maintained at 10.5-11.5?
As with any mechanical or electrical system there are failures. Which of the answers below best describes when the SIF is not operating or responding to signals?