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1. Which of the following is NOT a benefit of improved plant performance? (c)

a. Improved yields of valuable products

b. Higher processing rates

c. Reduced intangible benefits

d. Reduced yields of contaminants

2. Optimization of operating conditions in extreme cases is carried out: (d)

a. Daily

b. Weekly

c. Hourly

d. Every minute

3. Typical projects in which optimization has been used does NOT include: (c)

a. Sizing and layout of pipeline

b. Desiging equipment and an entire plant

c. Improving performance through hiring process

d. Determining the best sites for plant location

4. Assume that the bare surface of a vessel is at 700°F with an ambient temperature

of 70°F. The surface heat loss is 4000 Btu/(h)(ft2). Add 1 in. of calcium silicate insulation and the
loss will drop to 250 Btu/(h)(ft2). At an installed cost of $4.00 ft2 and a

cost of energy at $5.00/106 Btu, a savings of $164 per year (8760 hours of operation)

per square foot would be realized. A simplified payback calculation shows a payback

period of: (a)

a. 0.024 year
b. 0.5 year

c. 0.128 year

d. 1 year

5. MULTIPLANT PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION problem arises when: (c)

a. Single plant for product; multiple distribution locations

b. Multiple plant for same product; multiple distribution locations

c. Multiple plants for same product; single distribution location

d. None of the above

6. If more process variables whose values are unknown exist

in category 2 (Equality constraints) then there are independent equations, the process model is
called: (b)

a. determined

b. underdetermined

c. undervalued

d. inconclusive

7. If the problem formulation is too large in scope: (c)

a. apply a suitable optimization technique to the mathematical statement

b. examine the sensitivity of results

c. simplify the objective function and model

d. analyze the process for optimization

8. When cosidering real process equipment, behavior is often: (d)

b. exponential

c. incremental

d. non-linear

9. Following is NOT an obstacle to Optimization: (a)

a. Objective function and constraints are linear

b. Objective function may exhibit many local optima

c. The objective function may have finite discontinuities

d. None of above

10. Undetermined process model has ______ maximum solutions: (c)

a. 276

b. 0

c. infinite

d. 1000

11. Benefit of obtaining ______ is that you can gain some

insight into how production should be scheduled. (b)

a. multiple solutions

b. analytical solution

c. quantitive outcome

d. objective function
12. Virtually all numerical optimization methods involve: (a)

a. iteration

b. generalization

c. process management

d. None of the above

13. In general, the solution of most optimization problems

involves the use of a computer to obtain: (a)

a. numerical solution

b. optimal solution

c. generalized solution

d. all of the above

14. The first step to solve optimization problems is: (b)

a. develope a process that relates input-output variables

b. make a list of all of the variables

c. Apply a suitable optimization technique to the mathematical statement

d. Determine the criterion for optimization

15. A valid equipment model: (b)

a. relates input-output variables

b. includes only equality constraints

c. calculates linear behavior

d. All of the above

a. linear equality constraints

b. only output variables

c. mathematical expressions

d. All of the above

17. Simplifying the model is: (d)

a. 1st step of optimization

b. 2nd step of optimization

c. 3rd step of optimization

d. 4th step of optimization

18. The method chosen for any particular case depends primarily on: (d)

a. the character of the objective function

b. the nature of the constraints

c. the number of independent and dependent variables

d. all of the above

19. Optimization is done using:

a. quantitative methods

b. qualitative methods

c. geometrical methods

d. all of the above

a. mathematical analysis of exit streams

b. chemical analysis of exit streams

c. functional analysis of exit streams

d. chemical analysis of input streams

21. Suboptimization involves optimization for how many phase of an operation (d)

a. all

b. 5

c. more than 2

d. 1

22. Example of attributes of processes affecting costs or profits does NOT include: (c)

a. Sales limited by production

b. Pollution through waste

c. Large unit throughputs

d. High labor costs

23. Decisions during Process Design do NOT include: (a)

a. management decisions

b. choice of equipment

c. selection of construction materials of process units

d. None of the above

a. operating controls for a giver unit

b. allocation of raw materials

c. shipping, transportation and distribution

d. all of the above

25. Information available at management level is: (c)

a. quantitative and uncertain

b. qualitative and certain

c. qualitative and uncertain

d. quantitative and certain

26. Managements decisions are concerning: (d)

a. project evaluation

b. investment

c. corporate budget

d. all of the above

27. Process Design comes at what number in optimization levels? (b)

a. 1st

b. 2nd

c. 3rd

d. 4th
28. Another way to evaluate the influence of uncertain parameters in optimal design is to
perform: (c)

a. computational analysis

b. iterative analysis

c. sensitivity analysis

d. quantitative analysis

29. The goal of optimization is to find the values of the variables in the _____ that yield the
best value of the performance criterion.(b)

a. design

b. process

c. product

d. quality

30. The fifth step to solve optimization problems is: (c)

a. Develop a valid process or equipment mode

b. Break it up into manageable parts

c. Apply a suitable optimization technique to the mathematical statement

d. Determine the criterion for optimization