Open Book Test TCE 5202 due 02/04/2020

Q1 Consider a process that can be described by the transfer function matrix:

2 1.5
10𝑠 + 1 𝑠 + 1
𝐺 (𝑠) = 1.5 2
𝑠 + 1 10𝑠 + 1

Assume 2 proportional feedback controllers are to be used so that G c1 = Kc1 & Gc2 = Kc2.
Determine the values of Kc1 and Kc2 that results in closed-loop stability for both 1-1/2-2
& 1-2/2-1 configurations. Apply Routh Stability Criterion. [25]

Q2 Consider the in-line blending system Fig. P4.2. It is proposed that ω and 𝑥 be
controlled using a conventional multiloop control scheme, with ωA & ωB as the
manipulated variables. Derive an expression for the RGA and recommend the best
controller pairing for the following conditions: ω = 6 kg/min & 𝑥 = 0.6 [25]

Fig Q2 In-line blending

Q3 Consider a process that can be described by the transfer function model and a time
delay of unity in each transfer function:

−2𝑒 1.5𝑒
10𝑠 + 1 𝑠 + 1
𝐺 (𝑠) = 1.5𝑒 2𝑒
𝑠 + 1 10𝑠 + 1

Use RGA approach to determine the recommended controller pairing based on steady-
state considerations. Do dynamic considerations suggest the same pairing? [20]

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Q4 A process has the transfer function matrix:

5𝑒 2𝑒
4𝑠 + 1 8𝑠 + 1
𝐺 (𝑠) = 3𝑒 6𝑒
12𝑠 + 1 10𝑠 + 1
Find expressions for the ideal decouplers and indicate how they can be simplified on
practical considerations. [15]

Q5 Consider a process with the following input-output relationships:

1 1
𝑦̅ = 𝑚̅ + 𝑚̅
𝑠+1 0.1𝑠 + 1
−0.2 0.8
𝑦̅ = 𝑚̅ + 𝑚̅
0.1𝑠 + 1 𝑠+1
i. Compute the relative gains for a unit step change in each of the transfer
functions. [16]
ii. What is the best recommended pairing? [4]

Q6 Two streams with flow rates F1 and F2 and compositions (mole percent) x1 = 80 % &
x2 = 20 % in a Chemical A are mixed in a vessel Fig Q6. Two control loops are used to
regulate the product composition x and flow rate F. Let F = y 1 & x = y2 be the 2
controlled outputs, while F1= m1 & F2 = m2 are the 2 available manipulated variables.
There are 2 possible control configurations with different pairings between inputs and
outputs. Show these 2 pairings with the aid of fully labeled sketch diagrams. Which one
would you prefer? [30]

Q7 Consider a process whose input-output relationships are given by:

0.5𝑒 . 𝑒 .
𝑦̅ = 𝑚̅ + 𝑚̅
𝑠+1 2𝑠 + 1
2𝑒 1
𝑦̅ = 𝑚̅ + 𝑚̅
0.5𝑠 + 1 𝑠+1
Find the expressions for the ideal decouplers and indicate how they can be simplified on
practical considerations. [15]