Practical Process Control System Questions

Process Control Loop Testing

A very useful technique for testing process control loop response is to subject it to a “step-change” in controller output.

Blowout preventer (BOP) Principle

Blowout preventer (BOP) Principle

A blowout preventer (BOP) is a large, specialized valve or similar mechanical device, used to seal, control and monitor oil and gas wells to prevent blowouts, the

Flame Arrester Principle

Flame Arrester Principle

A flame arrester (also spelled arrestor), or flame trap is a device that stops fuel combustion by extinguishing the flame.

Strainer Principle

Backwashing

If the filter or strainer cannot be easily removed for cleaning, the system design will usually include a flowpath for

Mechanical Strainers

Strainers

Strainers are fitted in many piping lines to prevent the passage of grit, scale, dirt, and other foreign matter, which

Deep-Bed Filter

Deep-Bed Filters

Filtration is a process used to remove suspended solids from a solution. Other processes such as demineralization remove ions or

Backwashing Precoat Filters

Backwashing Precoat Filters

Filtration is a process used to remove suspended solids from a solution. Other processes such as demineralization remove ions or

Precoat Filters

Precoat Filters

Filtration is a process used to remove suspended solids from a solution. Other processes such as demineralization remove ions or

Multi-Cartridge Filter

Cartridge Filters

Filtration is a process used to remove suspended solids from a solution. Other processes such as demineralization remove ions or