Code No: R05320803 Set No.

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III B.Tech 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) Solve the following using Laplace transform.

d4 x 3
dt4
+ ddt3x = cos t x(0) = x′ (0) = x′′′ (0) = 0 x′′ (0) = 1
1
(b) Invert the following Laplace transform s(s2 −2s+5)
. [8+8]

2. The two tank system shown in figure 2 is operating at steady state. At time
t=0, 10ft3 of water are quickly added to the first tank. Determine the maximum
deviation in level in both tanks from the ultimate steady state values and the time
at which each maximum occurs.
Data:
A1 =A2 =10 ft2 , R1 =0.1ft/cfm, R2 =0.35ft/cfm. [16]

Figure 2
3. (a) Specify the Gain of a proportional controller to be used in the control system.
(b) With a neat schematic diagram explain about various components of control
system. [8+8]

4. For the control system shown in figure 4 given below determine:

(a) C(s)/R(s)

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(b) C(∞)
(c) Offset
(d) C(0.5)
(e) Whether the closed loop response is oscillatory. [16]

Figure 4
5. (a) Test the stability of the system whose characteristic equation is given by
s5 + 2s4 + 5s3 + 10s2 + 4s + 8 = 0.
(b) Determine the range of K such that feedback system having characteristic
equation s (s2 +s + 1) (s + 4) + K = 0, will be stable. [8+8]

6. (a) ) Explain the substitution rule. Using the substitution rule, find the amplitude
ratio and phase angle for general first and second order systems.
(b) A control system which is stable for servo operation will be stable for regulator
operation also. State true or false and justify the answer. [8+8]

7. Describe in physical terms the concept of dead-time compensation. Why is such a

system also called predictor? [16]

8. Discuss the closed loop Zeigler Nichols method of controller settings. Mention the
rules and procedures followed in the method. [16]

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Code No: R05320803 Set No. 2
III B.Tech 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) Find the initial value of the function that has the following transform
s4 −6s2 +9s−8
x(s) = s(s−2)(s 3 +2s2 −s−2)

(b) Find the final value of the function for which the Laplace transform is
x(s) = s(s3 +3s12 +3s+1) . [8+8]

2. Develop transfer function for a second order system of your choice. [16]

3. Derive the Ideal transfer functions for the following Controllers.

(a) P Control
(b) PI Control
(c) PID Control. [5+6+5]

4. Determine an expression for C in terms of R, U1 and R, U2 respectively for the

situation when both set-point change and load change occur simultaneously. As
shown in figure 4. [16]

Figure 4
5. In the control system shown in the figure 5, find the value of Kc for which the
system is on the verge of instability. The controller is replaced by a PD controller,
for which the transfer function is Kc (τD s + 1). If Kc = 10, determine the range of
τD for which the system is stable. [16]

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Figure 5
6. (a) A control system with a P controller has an open loop transfer function
Kc
G(s) = s(5s+1) 2 where time is in minutes. Obtain the cross over frequency and

the ultimate controller gain.

(b) Write short notes on resonant frequency & gain margin. [8+4+4]

7. Describe in physical terms the concept of dead-time compensation. Why is such a

system also called predictor? [16]

8. Discuss the criteria for good control. [16]

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Code No: R05320803 Set No. 3
III B.Tech 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. Find Laplace transform of the following:

(a) tn e−at u(t)

(b) Cosh kt u(t)
(c) e−at Sin kt u(t). [5+5+6]

2. The two tank system shown in figure 2 is operating at steady state. At time
t=0, 10ft3 of water are quickly added to the first tank. Determine the maximum
deviation in level in both tanks from the ultimate steady state values and the time
at which each maximum occurs.
Data:
A1 =A2 =10 ft2 , R1 =0.1ft/cfm, R2 =0.35ft/cfm. [16]

Figure 2
3. Prove that the combination of process and valve is First-order and state all as-
sumptions involved. [16]

4. Determine the transfer function C/R, C/U1 and C/U2 for the system shown in
figure 4. [16]

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Figure 4
5. (a) State the theorems of Routh test.
(b) Use Routh’s stability criterion, ascertain stability for the following case.
s6 + s5 - 2s4 - 3s3 - 7s2 - 4s - 4 = 0. [8+8]

6. (a) What is Bode diagram? Bode diagram is a convenient tool for analyzing
control problems, discuss.
(b) Write short notes on ultimate gain & ultimate period. [8+4+4]

7. Explain the feedforward control strategy. Compare feedback and feedforward con-
trol methods. [16]

8. List out the Z-N rules for application to a real process. [16]

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III B.Tech 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 the simple RC circuit shown in the figure 1, in which a voltage source
v(t) is applied to a series combination of a resistance R and a capacitance C. For
t < 0, ν(t) = νs . Determine the transfer function relating ec (t) to v(t) where ec (t)
is the voltage across the capacitor. [16]

Figure 1
2. Define and discuss the following terms with the help of a neat diagram:

(a) Overshoot
(b) Decay ratio
(c) Rise time
(d) Response time. [4×4]

3. Explain the mechanism of Control Valve with a neat diagram. [16]

4. For the control system shown in figure 4. Determine the response of proportional
control and proportional integral control for load change. [16]

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Figure 4
5. The characteristic equation for a certain feedback control system is given by
s4 + a1 s3 + a2 s2 + a3 s + K = 0. If the numerical values of a1 = 22, a2 = 10 and
a3 = 2, find K which corresponds to the stable system. [16]

6. For the following transfer functions, sketch the gain versus frequency, asymptotic
Bode diagram. Find the actual gain and phase angle at ω = 10. It is not necessary
to use log-log paper. Simply rule off decades on rectangular paper. [8+8]
100
(a) (10s+1)(s+1)
10s
(b) (s+1)(0.1s+1)2
.

7. What is the effect of dead time in response of simple feedback control loops? Ex-
plain in physical terms. [16]

8. Write short notes on

(a) Integral of the square of error.

(b) Integral of the absolute value of error. [8+8]

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