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What is the primary purpose of the SPM-700 Distillation Operator Training Manual?
What is the primary purpose of the SPM-700 Distillation Operator Training Manual?
Which of the following is true regarding Simtronics Corporation?
Which of the following is true regarding Simtronics Corporation?
What is indicated by the document revision number in the manual?
What is indicated by the document revision number in the manual?
What characteristic do the flow control valves FCV-801 and FCV-802 share?
What characteristic do the flow control valves FCV-801 and FCV-802 share?
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What is the primary function of the block valves BV-801 and BV-802?
What is the primary function of the block valves BV-801 and BV-802?
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How is the feed flow controlled in the SPM-700 system?
How is the feed flow controlled in the SPM-700 system?
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Which instrument tracks the weight percent of lights in the feed flow loop?
Which instrument tracks the weight percent of lights in the feed flow loop?
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What maximum flow rate can the reflux flow line and overhead product flow line handle?
What maximum flow rate can the reflux flow line and overhead product flow line handle?
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Which temperature indicators are associated with the ThermOil flow loop?
Which temperature indicators are associated with the ThermOil flow loop?
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What is the role of temperature controller TIC-102 in the system?
What is the role of temperature controller TIC-102 in the system?
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How many theoretical stages in the distillation column have temperature indicators and composition analyzers?
How many theoretical stages in the distillation column have temperature indicators and composition analyzers?
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What is the default binary mixture configured in the SPM-700 Distillation Column Process Simulation?
What is the default binary mixture configured in the SPM-700 Distillation Column Process Simulation?
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Which equipment is responsible for raising the feed temperature to the optimum level in the distillation process?
Which equipment is responsible for raising the feed temperature to the optimum level in the distillation process?
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What type of distillation column is utilized in the SPM-700 process?
What type of distillation column is utilized in the SPM-700 process?
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What happens to the vapors from the distillation column (C-301) after they are condensed?
What happens to the vapors from the distillation column (C-301) after they are condensed?
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What is the maximum flow rate of hot ThermOil to the preheater (E-101)?
What is the maximum flow rate of hot ThermOil to the preheater (E-101)?
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Which pump is used to move the bottoms product out of the distillation column?
Which pump is used to move the bottoms product out of the distillation column?
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How many theoretical stages does the distillation column (C-301) consist of?
How many theoretical stages does the distillation column (C-301) consist of?
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During the distillation process, what is the purpose of the thermosyphon type reboiler (E-401)?
During the distillation process, what is the purpose of the thermosyphon type reboiler (E-401)?
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What is the role of the temperature control valve (TCV-501) in the reboiler (E-401)?
What is the role of the temperature control valve (TCV-501) in the reboiler (E-401)?
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What is the role of the vent line in the SPM-700 distillation process?
What is the role of the vent line in the SPM-700 distillation process?
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Which component is used to accumulate liquid in the distillation process?
Which component is used to accumulate liquid in the distillation process?
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What is the capacity of the primary bottoms product pump (P-501)?
What is the capacity of the primary bottoms product pump (P-501)?
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What type of heat exchanger is the reboiler (E-401)?
What type of heat exchanger is the reboiler (E-401)?
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When operating under design conditions, how is the condenser (E-601) operated?
When operating under design conditions, how is the condenser (E-601) operated?
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What is the purpose of the block valves (BV-401 and BV-402) in the reboiler system?
What is the purpose of the block valves (BV-401 and BV-402) in the reboiler system?
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How is the bottom product flow rate controlled in the distillation column system?
How is the bottom product flow rate controlled in the distillation column system?
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What is the purpose of cascading the feed tray temperature to the preheated feed temperature?
What is the purpose of cascading the feed tray temperature to the preheated feed temperature?
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Which component directly affects the reflux drum outlet temperature?
Which component directly affects the reflux drum outlet temperature?
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How does an increase in reflux rate impact the column bottoms temperature?
How does an increase in reflux rate impact the column bottoms temperature?
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What does the pressure differential (PDI-301) indicate?
What does the pressure differential (PDI-301) indicate?
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What is the relationship between tray 8 temperature and reflux rate in a cascaded control system?
What is the relationship between tray 8 temperature and reflux rate in a cascaded control system?
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How can reflux flow rate be controlled in the distillation simulation?
How can reflux flow rate be controlled in the distillation simulation?
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Which of the following parameters does NOT affect the overhead temperature?
Which of the following parameters does NOT affect the overhead temperature?
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What should be done to keep the temperature of the feed consistent with the feed tray?
What should be done to keep the temperature of the feed consistent with the feed tray?
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What is the setpoint for the reflux to tower flow controller FIC-801?
What is the setpoint for the reflux to tower flow controller FIC-801?
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What action should be taken with the bottoms temperature controller TIC-501 at 00:15:39?
What action should be taken with the bottoms temperature controller TIC-501 at 00:15:39?
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What should the output of the reflux drum level controller LIC-701 be adjusted to at 00:19:06?
What should the output of the reflux drum level controller LIC-701 be adjusted to at 00:19:06?
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What was the output set for the bottoms level level controller LIC-301 at 00:08:15?
What was the output set for the bottoms level level controller LIC-301 at 00:08:15?
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Which of these outputs was adjusted during the time frame provided, and what was one of those adjustments for LIC-301?
Which of these outputs was adjusted during the time frame provided, and what was one of those adjustments for LIC-301?
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What should the output for the reflux drum level controller LIC-701 be at 00:14:45?
What should the output for the reflux drum level controller LIC-701 be at 00:14:45?
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During the procedure, how much was the output adjusted to for the reflux drum level controller LIC-701 at 00:17:04?
During the procedure, how much was the output adjusted to for the reflux drum level controller LIC-701 at 00:17:04?
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What action is specified after adjusting the bottoms temp temperature controller TIC-501 to 204.6 DEG F?
What action is specified after adjusting the bottoms temp temperature controller TIC-501 to 204.6 DEG F?
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Study Notes
SPM-700 Distillation Operator Training Manual
- Version: 6.3
- Revision: 9
- Contact Information: Simtronics Corporation, phone numbers, email, and address are provided.
- Business Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
- Technical Support Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.
- Product Specifications: The SPM-700 distillation column can separate a binary mixture of any two paraffins C1 through C8. Default configuration is hexane (C6) and heptane (C7).
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Equipment Specifications:
- Feed Pump (P-101): Rated at 25 horsepower, capable of supplying 500 GPM of feed. Spare pump (P-102) is provided.
- Preheater (E-101): Countercurrent tube and shell heat exchanger. 500 GPM of hot Thermoil at 500 Deg F, raising the feed temperature to 175.9 Deg F.
- Distillation Column (C-301): Cylindrical, 10 feet in diameter, 36 feet high with 8 theoretical stages and a condenser (E-601) stage. Designed to process a maximum of approximately 500 GPM of feed.
- Reboiler (E-401): Thermosyphon countercurrent heat exchanger with approximately 1000 GPM of hot Thermoil.
- Bottoms Product Pump (P-501): 25 horsepower, 500 GPM capacity, pumps the bottoms product from the distillation column. A spare pump (P-502) is also provided.
- Overhead Condenser (E-601): A countercurrent heat exchanger. Requires 2000 GPM of cooling water to condenser.
- Overhead Condenser (E-601)- Overhead vapor is condensed, and the liquid is accumulated in the reflux drum. Further refining to 91.1 Wt % of lights (hexane) and 156.6 Deg F.
- Reflux Drum (D-701): Cylindrical drum, 5 feet in diameter and 15 feet in length, has a total capacity of 2,666 gallons of fluid.
- Process Flow & ID Diagrams: Multiple diagrams provide visual representation of the system components, process flows, process variables, and instrument IDs.
- Instrumentation: Basic and advanced control systems, composition and temperature indicators, flow rate indicators, level indicators, pressure indicators, etc.
Process Description
- Feed pumped to preheater, temperature raised.
- Column heated by a thermosyphon reboiler.
- Bottoms product pumped to storage.
- Overhead vapors condensed in an overhead condenser (E-601)
- Liquid accumulates in the reflux drum (D-701).
- Liquid pumped back to column as reflux.
- Approximately 235 GPM of 50 wt % hexane and 50 wt % heptane separation.
Normal Operations
- Detailed table with tag IDs, description, design value, engineering units, and output values (Percent) for various process parameters.
Pre-Startup Procedure
- Notify personnel
- Clean and purge lines and equipment
- Pressure test lines
- Calibrate instruments
- Commission equipment.
Startup Procedure
- Step-by-step instructions with time estimations in hours and minutes.
- Examples of procedure actions: Open valves, adjust controllers, set points etc
Shutdown Procedure
- Step-by-step instructions with time estimations in hours and minutes
- Examples of procedure actions: Close valves, adjust controllers, etc.
Emergency Operations
- Steps to take in emergency situations
- Procedures to follow for emergency shutdowns.
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This quiz focuses on the SPM-700 distillation operator training manual, covering equipment specifications and operational guidelines. Participants will learn about the distillation process, including the use of the feed pump, preheater, and distillation column. Ideal for those involved in the petrochemical industry or studying distillation methods.
