Code No: K0826

Set No. 1

R07

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations Apr/May 2013

OPTIMIZATION OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. a) Develop expressions for the representation of linear data by the method of
least squares
b) Fit the model: y=0+1x to the following y (the measured response) and x
(the independent variable) data using least squares method
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X
0
1
2
3
4
5
Y
0
2
4
6
8
10
2.

a) Define stationary point and saddle point

2

b) Determine the stationary points of f ( x ) = 2 x1 3 x1 5 x 2 + x 2 + 6 x1 x 2

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3. Minimize the following using Newton-Raphson method
a) f(x) = x2 6x + 3
b) f(x) = x4 20x3 +0.1x
4. Discuss about the following methods
a) Grid search
b) Simplex method

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5. Suppose we wish to blend three metals A, B and C to form 10 tons of an alloy.

The alloy must satisfy certain specifications. Namely, the alloy must contain at
least 25% lead, not more than 50% tin and at least 20% zinc. The compositions
and costs of three metals shown in table:
Metal(component) A
B
C
lead
0.1
0.1
0.4
Tin
0.1
0.3
0.6
Zinc
0.8
0.6
0.0
$/ton
3,000
1,400
2,000
What blend of these metals will produce an alloy which satisfies the
specifications at minimum cost? Formulate it as LPP and solve using graphical
method.
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6. Discuss about optimal recovery of waste heat with a neat schematic diagram.

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7. Derive the relevant equations for optimal pipe diameter

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8. Write short notes on the following

a) Working principles of Genetic Algorithms
b) Differences between Genetic Algorithms and traditional methods

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Code No: K0826

Set No. 2

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations Apr/May 2013

OPTIMIZATION OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. For a 2-stage adiabatic compressor where the gas is cooled to the inlet gas
temperature between stages, the theoretical work is given by :
W = kp1V1/k-1[(p2/p1)(k-1)/k -2 + (p3/p2)(k-1)/k]
Where k=Cp/Cv, p1 = Inlet pressure, P2= Intermediate stage pressure
P3= outlet pressure, V1= inlet volume
We wish to optimize the intermediate pressure p2 so that the work is a minimum.
Show that if p1 =1 atm, P3=4atm, P2 opt = 2 atm
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2. a) What is Hessian matrix and explain how it is useful in calculation convexity
and concavity of a function.
b) Determine the convexity and concavity of a function
2
2
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2 x1 2 x1 x 2 + 1.5 x 2 + 7 x1 + 8 x 2 + 24
3. Minimize the following using Secant method
a) f(x) = x2 6x + 3
b) f(x) = x4 20x3 +0.1x
4. Describe about the Powells method used in multivariable optimization

[8+8]
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5. Solve the following linear programming problem by simplex method

f ( x ) = 6 x1 + 4 x 2
Maximize
2 x1 + 4 x 2 14
Subject to 6 x1 + 3 x 2 11

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x1 , x 2 0
6. Derive the equations for optimizing the process design of a baffled shell and tube
single pass counter flow heat exchanger in which the tube fluid is in turbulent flow
and there is no phase change of fluids in the shell or tubes.
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7. Explain the scheme of obtaining optimal residence time in an ideal isothermal batch
reactor
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8. Discuss the similarities between genetic algorithms and traditional methods
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Set No. 3

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations Apr/May 2013

OPTIMIZATION OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. a) What is optimization? What are the essential features of an optimization
problem.
b) Describe the important examples of the applications of optimization.
[8+8]
2.

a) Discuss about convex region

b) Determine the convexity and concavity of a function
2
2
2 x1 2 x1 x 2 + 1.5 x 2 + 7 x1 + 8 x 2 + 24

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3. Minimize the function f ( x) = ( x 1) 4 using quadratic interpolation method. Use

x1=0,x2=0.5, x3=2 as initial values.
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4. a) What is conjugate search direction? Explain
b) Describe about simplex method.

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5. A one hundred pound mix of a certain type of iron is to be formed, containing a

minimum of 2% carbon, and 2% manganese. Four materials are available for
blending. Determine the least cost blend.
A
B
C
D
% Carbon
2
3
4
5
% manganese
3
2
1
0
% Iron
95
95
95
95
Cost,$/100lb
10
15
8
7
Formulate it as LPP and solve using graphical method.

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6. With the help of a schematic diagram, formulate equality and inequality constraints
and objective function for a conventional staged distillation column.
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7. Describe the design procedure for chemostat for obtaining the maximum product
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8. Write a comparative analysis of genetic algorithms and conventional methods

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Set No. 4

IV B.Tech. II Semester Regular Examinations Apr/May 2013

OPTIMIZATION OF CHEMICAL PROCESSES

(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 Hours

Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
*****
1. a) Discuss about classification of models and explain about model building
Procedures
b) Explain about factorial experimental designs
[8+8]
2. a) Define unimodal and multimodel functions with examples
b) Determine the convexity and concavity of the functions:
2
2
2
i) f ( x) = e x1 + e x2
ii) f ( x ) = 3 x1 + 8 x 2 + 8 x3

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3. Apply the golden section method to reduce the interval of uncertainty for the
maximization of the function f = 6.64 + 1.2 x - x2 from [0, 1] to less than 2% of its
original size. Show 4 iterations
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4. Discuss about the following methods
a) Uni-variate search

b) Newton method

5. Solve the following linear programming problem by simplex method

x1 + x 2 1
f ( x ) = 6 x1 + 10 x 2
Maximize
Subject to 4 x1 + x 2 2

[8+8]

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x1 , x 2 0
6. a) Mention the variables that must be considered by an engineer while making an
analysis for selection of optimal evaporator equipment.
b) What are the categories into which optimization problems for steady state
distillation are classified in general? Discuss briefly
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7. In optimal pipe diameter calculation write the equations for
a) Objective function
b) Dopt, optimum diameter
c) Vopt, optimum velocity

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8. Discuss the working principles & similarities between GAs and traditional
methods

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