Reg. No.

MANIPAL UNIVERSITY
VI Sem I & C Engineering, Examinations 2011
PROCESS INSTRUMENTATION & CONTROL (ICE-312)

Time 3 Hrs ]

(27-05-2011) ANSWER ANY FIVE FULL QUESTIONS

[Max. Marks: 100

1(A) Derive the mathematical model of the mixing process. (B) With a neat sketch derive the output transfer function of the Non-Interacting Tanks for the height H1 and H2. (C) Define Process Variable, Manipulated variable, Proportional band. 2(A) Explain the operation of the IMC controller with its sketches. Also derive the output equations of the PID controller with the tuning parameter. (B) Brief the operation of the feed-forward control operation with a neat sketch. (C) How to tune the PID controller using the open loop method. Explain the completed process of tuning the controller with the formula. 3(A) What is the need for cascade control application in process control industry? Also explain the cooperation with a neat sketch. (B) Prove that the PI controller will eliminate the offset for the set point change and load change. Derive the necessary equations. 4(A) Design the PID controller for the given transfer function using the closed loop method

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1 s ( s + 4)( S + 2) (B) Explain about the design of cross controllers for the 2 X 2 system, whose transfer functions are given by G11, G12, G21 and G22. Derive for the cross controller GC12 and GC21. G (s) =

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5(A) Briefly explain about the CV in the control valve. Also highlight the selection of control valve and materials used for the control valve manufacturing. (B) With a neat sketch explain the operation of the control valve. What are the ways we can avoid cavitations and flashing. (C) Explain about the equal percentage, quick opening and linear opening valves with the equations relating the output quantity. 6(A) Discuss about the ratio control with the various configuration and neat sketch. (B) On which case you will use the HSS and LSS switch for the process control application. (C) Explain the operation of the Split range controller with the case study.

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