Code No: RR311304 Set No.

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III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
PROCESS CONTROL
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. Obtain the mathematical model of a continuous stirred tank reactor. 16]

2. (a) Explain with analytical expression, the concept of pure controller mode which
is anticipatory in nature. List its characteristics.
(b) Why a pure derivative is not preferred? Draw the controller o/p for the error
given below P0 = 50% Kp = 7, Kd = 0.2 sec. (P0 – controller o/p with no
error)as shown in the below figure 2b [8+8]

Figure 2b
3. (a) Explain the principle of operation of a differential pressure cell and explain
how it can be used to measure level.
(b) Explain about any two non − contact of type of flow measurement. [8+8]

4. (a) Explain the working principle of hydraulic proportional controller. How pro-
portional gain can be adjusted in this controller.
(b) Explain the working principle of a displacement type of pneumatic propor-
tional controller. Discuss the effect of adding the negative feedback. [8+8]

5. (a) What are the fundamental characteristics of a cascade controller?

(b) Explain the basic principle of cascade control with one industrial application.
[8+8]

6. (a) Explain mass transfer operations.

(b) Write about fuel and air flow ratio control in combustion system. [8+8]

7. Write short notes on the following.

(a) Apportioning reactant flows.

(b) Maximizing production. [8+8]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 1
8. Briefly write about the mass transfer operations. [16]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
PROCESS CONTROL
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Obtain the transfer function for any level system.

(b) Explain the terms controlled variables, manipulated variables, input and out-
put variables. [8+8]

2. (a) Describe with necessary equations, the concept of single controller mode,
which is sluggish in nature.
(b) The reset action of an integral controller is 2.8 min. Express the integral
controller constant in sec−1 . What is the output of the controller to a constant
error of 3.5%
[8+8]

3. (a) Explain the operation and working of contact type of flow measuring elements.
(b) Find the step response of any one of the flow-measuring elements. [8+8]

4. (a) Explain the principle of operation of a displacement type pneumatic propor-

tional controller.
(b) Outline the design steps involved in the implementation of an electronic con-
troller and explain. [8+8]

5. (a) What are the fundamental characteristics of a cascade controller?

(b) Explain the basic principle of cascade control with one industrial application.
[8+8]

6. The temperature of condensate leaving a condenser is being controlled by manipu-

lating the flow of cooling water. Assume heat transfer coefficient U = KWc Wc →
cooling water flow. Derive the variation of heat transfer (Q) with Wc . What are
the limitations of this approximation. [16]

7. (a) What is reaction rate? Write about chemical equilibrium.

(b) What are the different methods to improve forward reaction rate and to reduce
reverse reaction rate? [8+8]

8. With suitable diagrams explain the operations involved in nuclear power plant.[16]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
PROCESS CONTROL
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. In a jacketed tank, the temperature of process stream θ1 is preheated to a tem-

perature θ2 by means of stream with temperature θs through the jacket. Assume
that the capacity of the tank wall is negligible and that the temperature inside the
jacket is uniform.

(a) Derive the transfer function of this system to study the temperature process
if the rate of flow of process stream is constant.
(b) Make a correction in the transfer function if the rate of flow of the process
stream is also a variable. Also discuss about the time constant for a high flow
rate and low flow rate. [8+8]

2. (a) Briefly explain the control modes.

(b) An integral controller is used for speed control with a set point of 15 rpm,
range of 10 to 20 rpm. The integral constant KI = -0.2% controller output
per second per percentage error. The controller output is 28% initially. If
the speed jumps to 17 rpm, calculate the controller output after 3sec for a
constant error. [8+8]

3. (a) Discuss about the selection of temperature sensors for various applications.
(b) Briefly explain how a supply for pneumatic system is arranged. [8+8]

4. (a) What are the advantages of force type pneumatic controller? Describe with
neat diagrams, the working of a force type pneumatic proportional controller.
(b) With necessary diagrams, describe the hydraulic integral controller. Explain
how integral time can be adjusted. [8+8]

5. (a) Write a detail notes on pneumatic actuators.

(b) Compare feed back and feed forward control system. [10+6]

6. Describe briefly how the pressure of the steam is controlled in the boiler drum with
mathematical explanation. [16]

7. Discuss the use of feed forward control for steam flow in an evaporator. [16]

8. Write about barometric condensers. [16]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplimentary Examinations, November 2007
PROCESS CONTROL
(Electronics & Control Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
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1. (a) Define degrees of freedom. Obtain the degrees of freedom of a liquid-to-liquid

heat exchanger.
(b) Explain the self- regulation process with an example. [12+6]

2. (a) Explain Ziegler − Nichlos method of process tuning for PID controller.
(b) Describe the P+I+D action with its equation. What is the response of P+I+D
action for unit ramp error i/p and plot it. How PID action is better than PI
action. [8+8]

3. What is the purpose of transmission system used in a process control system and
explain with neat sketches the pneumatic and electrical transmission system. [16]

4. How are proportional and integral actions realized in a pneumatic controller? Ob-
tain the transfer function of such a controller. How do you adjust the integrating
time of a PI Pneumatic controller? [16]

5. (a) Draw a neat figure of pneumatic actuator with a positioner and explain. List
its advantages.
(b) Write a short notes on control valve sizing. [10+6]

6. Describe briefly how the pressure of the steam is controlled in the boiler drum with
mathematical explanation. [16]

7. (a) Discuss the stability of exothermic reactors.

(b) Write about the stability of endothermic reactors. [12+4]

8. Briefly write about the mass transfer operations. [16]

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