Code No: RR311304 Set No.

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III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 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) Explain the different process control variables.

(b) Explain the different types of process control configurations. [8+8]

2. (a) A PD controller has the following relationship for the proportional action only
Deviation = - 10 cm to + 10 cm
Manipulated variable (m) = 0 to 1 volt.
When the deviation changes at the rate of 6 cm/min, a voltage o/p of 0.025 v is
added by the derivative action. If the deviation is sinusoidal with a frequency
of 0.1 rad/sec. What is the phase of the manipulated variable?
(b) Explain the characteristics of a two-position controller. What is the need for
a differential gap in such controller ? [8+8]

3. Write a shot notes on

(a) A D 590
(b) Bolo meter
(c) Pirani gauge
(d) Thermistor [4+4+4+4]
4. (a) Compare displacement and force balance type of pneumatic controllers.
(b) Explain the principle of operation of electrical proportional controller. [8+8]

5. (a) Explain the concept of cascade control with an example.

(b) Feed forward control can be used alone in a process or not? Justify. [8+8]

6. (a) Discuss how the flame temperature in the combustion depends up on air flow
and fuel flow and the parameters of air and fuel.
(b) Give mathematical explanation. [10+6]
7. Discuss the controlling of reactant flows with suitable examples, when the reactants
and products are immiscible. [16]
8. What is inferential control? Explain how it is used in controlling the rate of drying.

[16]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 2
III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 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 the following diagram, P1 ,P2 and P3 refer to changes in the pressures upstream,
in the tank, and down stream respectively and the flows into and out of the tank
are influenced by the tank pressure,as shown in the below figure 1

Figure 1:

(a) Write the differential equation for the above system and get the transfer func-
tion.
(b) What is the order of the above system? How will the order change ifthere are
several inlets and outlets? [8+8]

2. (a) Discuss about the selection of controller for various Processes.

(b) Discuss about two − position control and single − speed-floating control.
[8+8]
3. Briefly describe about various measuring means used in process control. [16]

4. (a) Compare electronic controller with pneumatic controller.

(b) Explain the principle of operation of hydraulic PD controller. [8+8]
5. (a) Explain about ratio control system.
(b) Discuss about tuning of cascade controllers. [8+8]

6. Write briefly about boiler steam pressure ,drum level control Systems and super
heat steam temperature control. [16]

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

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

8. Explain the relative gain analysis with one example. [16]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 3
III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 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) Explain the Process control system elements with the help of block digram.
(b) The single capacitance pressure process shown in the figure1 is supplied with
a constant flow of ‘u’ lb/sec. The controlled variable is the vessel pressure
‘c’ psi gauge. The stem position of the outlet valve ‘m’ is the manipulated
variable. The outlet valve down stream pressure is less than critical. Derive
the process equation. [8+8]

Figure 1:

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. Explain the different types of open- channel flow meters. [16]
4. (a) Briefly explain the working of force type of pneumatic PD controller.
(b) Explain the method of realizing an electronic PI controller employing delayed
positive feedback. Derive the expression for proportional gain and integral
time. [8+8]
5. (a) How would you determine the type of process that would require a cascade
control and the type that require feed forward control?
(b) What are basic differences between the cascade and feed forward control. [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]

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 3
7. Discuss the use of feed forward control for steam flow in an evaporator. [16]

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

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Code No: RR311304 Set No. 4
III B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 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 expression for the resistance and capacitance for thermal system.
(b) Write the characteristics of liquid level system. [8+8]

2. (a) Discuss about the selection of controller for various Processes.

(b) Discuss about two − position control and single − speed-floating control.
[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) Briefly explain the working of force type of pneumatic PD controller.

(b) Explain the method of realizing an electronic PI controller employing delayed
positive feedback. Derive the expression for proportional gain and integral
time. [8+8]

5. (a) How would you determine the type of process that would require a cascade
control and the type that require feed forward control?
(b) What are basic differences between the cascade and feed forward control. [8+8]

6. (a) Discuss about the super heat steam temperature control.

(b) Explain about the direct mixing heat exchange between two fluids with nec-
essary mathematical explanation. [8+8]

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

8. Explain the relative gain analysis with one example. [16]

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