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What technology was predominantly used for controls in the process industry before the nineteen sixties?
What technology was predominantly used for controls in the process industry before the nineteen sixties?
- Pneumatic devices (correct)
- Digital technology
- Computers
- Analog technology
When did computer-based controllers and control systems have a breakthrough in the process industry?
When did computer-based controllers and control systems have a breakthrough in the process industry?
- 1970s (correct)
- 1960s
- 1980s
- 1950s
What major impact did the introduction of computers have on control technology solutions in the process industry?
What major impact did the introduction of computers have on control technology solutions in the process industry?
- Brought new possibilities for control technology solutions (correct)
- Implemented completely manual processes
- Reduced the need for automation
- Decreased control accuracy
Despite the advent of computers in the process industries, what is surprising about the control strategies used today?
Despite the advent of computers in the process industries, what is surprising about the control strategies used today?
Why are the solutions developed by generations of people in the process industry difficult to surpass?
Why are the solutions developed by generations of people in the process industry difficult to surpass?
What is a prerequisite for the development of the process automation industry according to the text?
What is a prerequisite for the development of the process automation industry according to the text?
What is one key trend described in the text regarding the process industry?
What is one key trend described in the text regarding the process industry?
How has automation impacted staffing in the process industry?
How has automation impacted staffing in the process industry?
What has been a direct consequence of the increased sophistication in processes in the process industry?
What has been a direct consequence of the increased sophistication in processes in the process industry?
Which statement best describes the shift in control strategies in the process industry?
Which statement best describes the shift in control strategies in the process industry?
What was the initial method of maintaining process variables in process industries before automation?
What was the initial method of maintaining process variables in process industries before automation?
How has automation changed the role of staff in the process industry?
How has automation changed the role of staff in the process industry?
What is the main focus of the book as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the book as mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of Step Response Analysis in process control?
What is the purpose of Step Response Analysis in process control?
In process control, what is the function of PID-Controllers?
In process control, what is the function of PID-Controllers?
Which term refers to the process of adjusting PID-Controller settings to achieve optimal performance?
Which term refers to the process of adjusting PID-Controller settings to achieve optimal performance?
What do nonlinear processes introduce into the control system that requires special handling?
What do nonlinear processes introduce into the control system that requires special handling?
Which control strategy involves adjusting the controller settings based on changing operating conditions?
Which control strategy involves adjusting the controller settings based on changing operating conditions?
