Code No: RR320803 Set No.

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III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Consider a liquid surge tank shown in (figure1) in which the outflow q of the tank is
linearly related to the height, h of the liquid in the tank. Find the transfer function
relating the changes in outflow to the change in the inflow qi . Assume q is related
to the head h by q=h/R. [16]

Figure 1

2. Assuming the flow in the manometer to be laminar and the steady-state friction for
drag force in laminar flow to apply at each instant, determine a transfer function
between the applied pressure P1 and the manometer reading h. It will simplify the
calculations if, for inertial terms, the velocity profile is assumed to be flat. From
transfer function, written in the standard second order form, list

(a) the steady state gain,

(b) τ and
(c) ζ
Comment on these parameters as they are related to the physical nature of
the problem. [4+4+4+4]

3. (a) Give the advantages and disadvantages of pneumatic controllers with elec-
tronic controller.
(b) Define proportional band and gain of a controller. How are they related. [8+8]

4. (a) Develop the block diagram of a generalized feed back control system with one
disturbance, incorporating in each block the appropriate transfer function and
on each stream the appropriate variable. [8]
(b) Develop the closed loop responses for set point and load changes. [4+4]

5. (a) Discuss how Routh test used for determining the stability of a control system
for a general polynomial characteristic equation

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(b) Write about the draw backs of Routh test and how are they overcome. [10+6]

6. Sketch the root loci for the control system having the characteristics equation
K
1+ =0
(s + 1)(s + 2)(s + 4)

Locate quantitatively all the poles, zeros, asymptotes, break away point and imag-
inary axis cutting points [16]

7. For the transfer function shown below, sketch the gain versus frequency portion of
the asymptotic plot of the Bode diagram. Determine the actual value of gain and
phase angle at ω = 1 Determine the phase angle as ω → ∞

2(0.1s + 1)
G(s) =
s2 (10s + 1)

Indicate very clearly the slopes of the asymptotic bode diagram of G(s) [16]

8. (a) Explain feedforward control using a neat schematic.

(b) Present a comparative analysis of feedforward and feedback strategies [8+8]

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Code No: RR320803 Set No. 2
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Consider a liquid surge tank shown in (figure1) in which the outflow q of the tank is
linearly related to the height, h of the liquid in the tank. Find the transfer function
relating the changes in outflow to the change in the inflow qi . Assume q is related
to the head h by q=h/R. [16]

Figure 1

2. An under damped second order system is represented by the transfer function

Y (s) 1
X(s)
= τ 2 s2 +2ζs+1 . The input is subjected to a disturbance of the form X(t) = U(t)
( Unit step function ) Derive, the expression for the response Y(t), and obtain the
expression for overshoot. [10+6]
3. Develop the block diagram of closed loop reactor control system and derive the
transfer functions of different components. Describe the system in detail. [16]
4. (a) Develop the block diagram of a generalized feed back control system with one
disturbance, incorporating in each block the appropriate transfer function and
on each stream the appropriate variable. [8]
(b) Develop the closed loop responses for set point and load changes. [4+4]
5. (a) Discuss how Routh test used for determining the stability of a control system
for a general polynomial characteristic equation
(b) Write about the draw backs of Routh test and how are they overcome. [10+6]
6. Discuss the rules for plotting root - locus diagrams in detail. [16]
7. Define the frequency response analysis. What means could you use to represent
the results of the frequency response analysis for a dynamic system? [16]
8. Explain how dead time compensation can be made when the process contains large
transportation lag. [16]

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Code No: RR320803 Set No. 3
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is a transfer function? How is it useful in solving problems of process

dynamics? How do you represent the transfer function by a block diagram?
(b) A temperature sensing device can be modeled as a first order system with a
time constant of 6 sec. It is suddenly subjected to a step input change of 250
C to 1500 C. What temperature will be indicated after 10 sec. [8+8]
2. Two non-interacting tanks are connected in series. The transfer function relating
the level, h2 in the second tank to the inflow, q to the first tank is given by the
following transfer function,
H2 (s) R2
=
Q(s) (τ1 s + 1)(τ2 s + 1)
The time constants are τ1 =0.5 seconds and τ2 =1 seconds, and the resistance to out
flow R2 = 1. Sketch the response of the level in tank 2 if a unit step change is made
in inlet flow rate to tank 1. [16]
3. The transfer function of PD controller in industry is given by Pε = Kc (τDτD/β)s+1
s+1
where
β is a constant. If a unit step change in error is introduced into the controller show
that P(t) = Kc (1 + Ae−βt/τD ), where A is a function of β. [16]
4. (a) Develop the block diagram of a generalized feed back control system with one
disturbance, incorporating in each block the appropriate transfer function and
on each stream the appropriate variable. [8]
(b) Develop the closed loop responses for set point and load changes. [4+4]
5. (a) Discuss the theorems of the Routh test
(b) For characteristic equation s4 + 6s3 + 11s2 + 36s + 120 = 0, determine the
stability using Routh Criterion. [8+8]
6. Discuss the rules for plotting root - locus diagrams in detail. [16]
7. Write briefly on the following.
(a) Gain and phase margins
(b) Frequency response for process control. [8+8]
8. (a) Explain ratio control in detail with a neat schematic diagram.
(b) Quote some commonly encountered examples from chemical industry where
ratio control can be used. [8+8]

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Code No: RR320803 Set No. 4
III B.Tech II Semester Supplimentary Examinations, Aug/Sep 2008
PROCESS DYNAMICS AND CONTROL
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) What is a first order system ? What are its characteristic parameters ? Define
the time constant and rise time for a first order system.
(b) An isothermal, constant hold up, constant through put CSTR with a first
order irreversible reaction is described by
 
dCA F F
+ + k CA = CAo
dt V V
Assuming F, V, and k as constants, derive an expression for the solution of
reactant concentration CA for a step change in feed concentration CA0 . [8+8]

2. Define and discuss the following terms:

(a) Quadratic lag

(b) Dead time
(c) Period of oscillation
(d) Natural period of oscillation. [4+4+4+4]

3. Discuss the working principle & mechanism of pneumatic PID controller with the
help of a neat schematic diagram [16]

4. (a) Develop the block diagram of a generalized feed back control system with one
disturbance, incorporating in each block the appropriate transfer function and
on each stream the appropriate variable. [8]
(b) Develop the closed loop responses for set point and load changes. [4+4]

5. For the control system whose characteristic equation is s4 + 4s3 + 6s2 + 4s + (1

+ K) = 0

(a) Determine the value of K above which the system is unstable.

(b) Determine the value of K for which two of the roots are on the imaginary axis,
and determine the value of these imaginary roots and the remaining two roots.
[8+8]

6. Determine the stability of the following two systems given their characteristic equa-
tions
S 4 + 5S 3 + 3S 2 + 1 = 0
10S 3 + 17S 2 + 8S + 1 + Kc = 0
Using Root Locus method. [8+8]

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7. Plot the Bode diagram for the open loop transfer function of a control system given
below which represents the PD control of three tanks in series; with transportation
lag in the measuring element.

10(0.5s + 1)e−s/10
G (s) =
(s + 1)2 (0.1s + 1)

[16]

8. (a) Explain feedforward control using a neat schematic.

(b) Present a comparative analysis of feedforward and feedback strategies [8+8]

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