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CD0083. Automation

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“Seagull CBT — CD0083. Automation” contains 13 questions across 1 collection.

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What do we mean with a “180 grade fuel”?

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  • Viscosity equal to or more than 180 cSt at 50 deg C.
  • Viscosity equal to or less than 180 cSt at 70 deg C.
  • Viscosity equal to or less than 180 cSt at 50 deg C.✓ Correct answer
  • Viscosity equal to or more than180 cSt at 70 deg C.
What gives the best separating effect?

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  • Low throughput (m3/hr) low viscosity.✓ Correct answer
  • High throughput (m3/hr) low viscosity.
  • Low throughput (m3/hr) high viscosity.
  • High throughput (m3/hr) high viscosity.
Which statement is true?

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  • The proportional feedback control can reduce error response to disturbances but that it still allows a non-zero steady-state error.✓ Correct answer
  • The proportional feedback control can reduce error response to disturbances, and keep it to a steady correct value.
  • The proportional feedback control cannot reduce any errors.
  • The proportional feedback can raise error response.
What makes a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) control different from a PI control.

One correct answer

  • The proportional band is narrower.
  • The control switches before the signal overshoots the set point value.
  • A "derivative" action increases the reaction time of the control system.✓ Correct answer
  • There is no difference between a PID and a PI.
What are the highest viscosity modern diesel engines are capable of burning?

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  • Approximately 1200 cSt, at 50° C.
  • Approximately 700 cSt, at 50° C.✓ Correct answer
  • Approximately 500 cSt, at 50° C.
  • Approximately 1000 cSt, at 50° C.

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