L.J.

Institute of Engineering & Technology Semester: VIII (2020)

Subject Name: Process Modelling Simulation and Optimization

Subject Code:2180503

Sr MA
CHAPTER-1 RKS
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o MODELING ASPECTS
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define process modelling.(May 2017)[LJIET] 2
2 List the structural components of general purpose sequential modular program.(Nov 2017)[LJIET] 3

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Explain black box model.(May 2017)[LJIET].(Nov 2017)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET]. (Nov 4,3
2019)[LJIET]

2 Give a detail classification of models.(May 2017)[LJIET] 7

OR

Define modeling. Which is more economical, mathematical modeling or physical modeling? 3

Why?
(May 2014_CSM)[LJIET]
Or 7
Differentiate between physical modeling and mathematical modeling. Dec 2015_CSM)[LJIET]
(May 2016_CSM)[LJIET]
Or
Define mathematical modeling and give detail classification of mathematical modeling. (May 7
2018)[LJIET]
3 Differentiate between deterministic and stochastic models.(May 2017)[LJIET] 3
(May 2014_CSM)[LJIET](Nov 2014_CSM)[LJIET](Dec 2015_CSM)[LJIET]
(May 2016_CSM)[LJIET](May 2017_CSM)[LJIET]
4 What is modeling? Classify it based on different category and group of models. 7
(May 2012_CSM)[LJIET]
5 Discuss various aspects involved in physical modeling.(May 2012_CSM)[LJIET] 7
6 Classify mathematical modeling in the form of a tree structure, and elaborate the various terms 7
involved. (May 2012_CSM)[LJIET] (Nov 2014_CSM)[LJIET]
OR

Explain the classification of mathematical modeling based on state of process 4

(May 2014_CSM)[LJIET](Oct 2016_CSM)[LJIET]
OR
Describe the classification of Mathematical modeling(Dec 2015_CSM)[LJIET] 7
(May 2016_CSM)[LJIET]

7 Define modeling. Explain the procedure for model development. (May 2013_CSM)[LJIET] 7
(Nov 2014_CSM)[LJIET](May 2017_CSM)[LJIET]
Or
List out the important model building steps for a process. (May 2019)[LJIET] 3

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8 Discuss in detail Classification of mathematical modeling. (May 2013_CSM)[LJIET] 7

9 Discuss with block diagram stages in development of a complete mathematical model for a 7
chemical process. (May 2013_CSM)[LJIET] (May 2015_CSM)[LJIET]
(May 2016_CSM)[LJIET]
10 Explain : Physical Modeling & Mathematical Modeling. (May 2013_CSM)[LJIET] 7
(Nov 2017_CSM)[LJIET]
OR 7
Write a short note on physical modeling. (May 2014_CSM)[LJIET]
11 Define Modeling. Give its classification. List Steps for formulation of a mathematical model. List 7
types of Boundary conditions. (May 2015_CSM)[LJIET]
12 7
Differentiate:
i)Deterministic process and stochastic process
ii) Lumped parameter model and distributed parameter model(May 2017_CSM)[LJIET]
OR
Compare lumped parameter model and distributed parameter model.(May -2018)[LJIET].(May3
2019)[LJIET]. (Nov 2019)[LJIET]
13 7
What is modeling? Classify it based on different category and group of models. (Nov
2017_CSM)[LJIET]
14 Compare linear model and non linear model.(May 2018)[LJIET]. (Nov 2019)[LJIET] 3,4
15 Explain: black-box model, white box model, gray model.(May 2018)[LJIET].(May 7
2019)[LJIET]

16 Give a detail classification of models. (Nov 2019)[LJIET] 7

CHAPTER-2
MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Write the conditions for a stationary point to be an extremum.(May 2017)[LJIET] 2

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 What are various equations of motion for process modeling.(May 2017)[LJIET] 3
OR
Write the various equations of motion for process modeling.(May 2018)[LJIET]. 3
(Dec 2018)[LJIET]
2 Write a note on transport equation used for modelling. (May 2017)[LJIET]. (May 2019)[LJIET] 4
3 List the various equations for chemical kinetics used in modeling.(May 2017)[LJIET] 3
4 Describe in detail the principles of formulation of mathematical models. (Nov 2017)[LJIET] 3
(Nov 2018)[LJIET]
5 Explain the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry with their applications to simple 7,4
chemical systems. (Nov 2017)[LJIET](May 2016_CSM)[LJIET](Nov 2018)[LJIET]
6 What are the various model formulation principles?(May 2012_CSM)[LJIET] 7
OR
Describe the model formulation principles(Dec 2015_CSM)[LJIET]
7 Draw a schematic diagram representing various stages in a development of complete mathematical 7
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model for a process and discuss it.( May 2012_CSM)[LJIET]

8 Construct a mathematical model of The Continuity equation, and write name of different methods 7
used for solving partial differential equations. ( May 2012_CSM)[LJIET]
9 Derive the equation of continuity. (May 2013_CSM)[LJIET] (May 2015_CSM)[LJIET] 7
10 Give a detailed account of the fundamental laws used in modeling (Nov 2014_CSM)[LJIET] 7
(Nov 2017_CSM)[LJIET]
OR

Describe briefly the fundamental laws used in mathematical models of chemical engineering 4
systems.(May 2018)[LJIET]
11 Describe various stages in the development of a complete mathematical model for a process 7
using a neat flow diagram.
(Nov 2014_CSM)[LJIET]
12 Define Modeling. Give its classification. List Steps for formulation of a mathematical model. 7
List types of Boundary conditions.
(May 2015_CSM)[LJIET]
13 7
Explain in detail the model formulation principles. (May 2016_CSM)[LJIET]
(Oct 2016_CSM)[LJIET](Nov 2017_CSM)[LJIET]
14 7
Give a detailed account of fundamental laws used in modeling. (May 2016_CSM)[LJIET]
(Oct 2016_CSM)[LJIET]
CHAPTER-3
EXAMPLES OF MATHEMATICAL MODELS OF CHEMICAL
ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Explain CSTR[LJIET] 1
2 Explain importance of modeling in chemical engineering[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Determine the mathematical model for isothermal CSTR with constant hold-up. 7
(May 2017)[LJIET]
2 Develop a batch reactor model.(May 2017)[LJIET] 4
3 Derive a mathematical model for a batch reactor.(Nov 2017)[LJIET] 4
4 Develop the equations for the series of isothermal, variable holdup CSTRs. List all the 7
assumptions with their justifications.(Nov 2017)[LJIET]
5 Develop a mathematical model for a batch distillation with holdup.(Nov 2017)[LJIET] 7
6 For modular approach to process simulation, discuss sequential modular approach in detail. 4
(Jun 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
7 Explain mathematical modeling of non-isothermal CSTR.(May 2018)[LJIET] 7
8 Explain mathematical modeling of ideal binary distillation column.(May 2018)[LJIET] 7
9 Consider a batch reactor in which the following first-order consecutive reactions 7
are carried out.

Reactant A is charged into the vessel. Steam is fed into the jacket to bring the reaction mass up to
a desired temperature. Then cooling water must be added to the jacket to remove the exothermic
heat of reaction and to make the reactor temperature follow the prescribed temperature-time curve.

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This temperature profile is fed into the temperature controller as a set-point signal. Derive the
temperature profiles for the process and metal wall for the batch reactor
described above.(Nov 2018)[LJIET]
10 Consider the vapourizer sketched in the figure. 7

Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is fed into a pressurized tank to hold the liquid level in the tank.
We will assume that LPG is a pure component: propane. The liquid in the tank is assumed
perfectly mixed. Heat is added at a rate Q to hold the desired pressure in the tank by vapourizing
the liquid at a rate Wv (mass per time). Heat losses and the mass of the tank walls are assumed
negligible. Gas is drawn off the top of the tank at a volumetric flow rate Fv. Fv is the forcing
function or load disturbance. Derive the model equations for the system for steady state model and
liquid and vapour dynamics model. (Nov 2018)[LJIET]
11 7
An irreversible, exothermic reaction is carried out in a single perfectly mixed CSTR as
shown in figure

The reaction is nth-order in reactant A and has a heat of reaction 𝜆 (Btu/lbmol of A reacted).
Negligible heat losses and constant densities are assumed. To remove the heat of reaction, a
cooling jacket surrounds the reactor. Cooling water is added to the jacket at a volumetric flow rate
FJ, and with an inlet temperature of TJo. The volume of water in the jacket VJ is constant. The mass
of the metal walls is assumed negligible so the thermal inertia of the metal need not be considered.
Derive the model equations with the assumption of a perfectly mixed cooling jacket.
(Nov 2018)[LJIET]
12 A chemical process is represented by following set of equations; 𝑓1(𝑥3,𝑥4) = 0; 𝑓2(𝑥5,𝑥2) = 0; 4
𝑓3(𝑥6) = 0; 𝑓4(𝑥6,𝑥1) = 0; 𝑓5(𝑥3,𝑥2) = 0; 𝑓6(𝑥4,𝑥5,𝑥1) = 0; Determine associated matrix and the
diagraph of the process.(May 2019)[LJIET]
13 Develop the equations for the series of isothermal, variable holdup CSTRs. List all the 7
assumptions with their justifications.(May 2019)[LJIET]
CHAPTER-4
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PARTITIONING AND TEARING

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Discuss feature of basic tearing Algorithm.(Nov 2017)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET] 7
OR
Explain the features of Basic Tearing Algorithm.(May 2018)[LJIET] 7

2 Explain partitioning and tearing with example.(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET] 7

(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET]
3 Explain Sequential modular approach for simulation.(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET] 7
4 Explain simulation techniques for the solution of ordinary differential equation. 7
(May 2016_PSO)[LJIET]
5 7
Discuss feature of basic tearing Algorithm.(Jun 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
6 7
Define simulation, partitioning, tearing, optimization and explain the need of optimization.
(Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
OR 3
Define , simulation, optimization and tearing.(Nov 2019)[LJIET]
7 7
List the structural components of general purpose sequential modular program.
(Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
8 7
Discuss the features of basic tearing algorithm. (Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
9 7
Explain equation oriented approach for simulation with example. (Winter 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
10 7
Explain any one tearing algorithm for modular based simulation. (Winter 2015_PSO)[LJIET]

11 Explain following terms : Partitioning, Tearing, Precedence ordering, 7

Boolean matrix (Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET]
12 Explain any one tearing algorithm with all the necessary steps. (May 2017_PSO)[LJIET](May 7,4
2019)[LJIET]

13 Explain: partitioning, tearing, Sequential modular approach, simultaneous modular 7

approach.(May 2018)[LJIET]
OR
Explain partitioning , tearing, sequential modular approach.(Nov 2019)[LJIET] 7
14 List the structural components of general purpose sequential modular program. 7
(Dec 2018)[LJIET]
15 List the structural components of general purpose sequential modular program (Nov 3
2017)[LJIET]

16 Differentiate sequential modular approach and simultaneous modular approach(May 3

2019)[LJIET]

17 Explain the term partitioning and tearing with respect to process simulation.(May 2019)[LJIET] 3

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18 Develop a signal flow graph for the diagraph given below: 4

(May 2019)[LJIET]

19 Explain equation solving approach in brief. (Nov 2019)[LJIET] 3

20 Explain modular approach in brief. (Nov 2019)[LJIET] 4

CHAPTER-5
INTRODUCTION TO VARIOUS PROFESSIONAL SIMULATORS
AND EQUATION SOLVER SOFTWARE

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Name simulators and equation solvers[LJIET] 1

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Give name of two static and two dynamic simulators.(May 2017)[LJIET] 2
2 State any one chemical process simulator and its salient features.(Nov 2017)[LJIET] 7
3 Describe any one chemical process simulator and its salient features. (Nov 2017)[LJIET](Nov 7
2019)[LJIET]
4 List the various professional simulators and equation solver software. (May 2018)[LJIET]. 3,4
(Dec 2018)[LJIET](Nov 2019)[LJIET]
5 List out various professional simulator and explain features of any one in detail. (May 4
2019)[LJIET].

6 Differentiate between steady state and dynamic simulation. . (May 2019)[LJIET].(Nov 4

2019)[LJIET]

CHAPTER-6
THE NATURE AND ORGANIZATION OF OPTIMIZATION
PROBLEMS

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define optimization[LJIET] 2
2 Name general terms used in optimization[LJIET] 2

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS

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1 An open rectangular box with square base is to be made from 48 ft2 of material. What dimensions 4
will result in a box with the largest possible volume?(May 2017)[LJIET]
2 Explain the six steps for solving optimization problems. List the general obstacles to solve 7
optimization problems.(May 2017)[LJIET](Sep 2013_PSO)[LJIET].(May 2017_PSO)[LJIET]
(Nov 2019)[LJIET]
OR 7
Discuss the six steps used to solve optimization problems.(May 2018)[LJIET]
3 A box with a square base and open top is to hold 1000 cm3. Find the dimensions that require the 3,7
least material (assume uniform thickness of material) to construct the box.
(Nov 2017)[LJIET].(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET]. (May 2019)[LJIET]
4 Explain the meaning of following terms for optimization: 7
Feasible solution, feasible region, optimal solution, underdetermined model and over determined
model. (Nov 2017)[LJIET]
OR
Explain the meaning of following terms for optimization: feasible solution, feasible region and 3
optimum solution.(May 2019)[LJIET]
5 What is Optimization? List the six general steps for the analysis and solution 7
of optimization problems.(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET]
6 Find the largest area of the largest rectangle with its lower base on the x 3
axis and whose corners are bounded at the top by the curve y= 10 – x2.(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET]
7 Explain the concept of optimization and give examples of application of optimization in chemical 7
industries.(Sep 2012_PSO)[LJIET]
8 7
Describe the six steps used to solve optimization problem. (Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
(Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET](Nov 2017_PSO)[LJIET]
9 7
Describe the obstacles to optimization. (Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET](Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET]
(Nov 2017_PSO)[LJIET]
10 7
What are the necessity and sufficiency conditions for the optimization problems? And give examples
of Optimization applied to Chemical Industries? (May 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
11 It is required to design a close-topped rectangular tank whose total area is to be 110 m2. If a 4
maximum volume is required then formulate the problem.(May 2018)[LJIET]
12 A child’s rectangular play yard is to be built next to the house. To make the three sides of the play 4
yard, 24 feet of fencing are available. Formulate the problem to maximize the area of play yard.
(May-2018)[LJIET]
13 Define : feasible region, global minimum, convex region.(May 2018)[LJIET] 3
A poster is to contain 300 cm2 of printed matter with margins of 6 cm at the top and bottom and 4
14 cm at each side. Find the overall dimensions that minimize the total area of the poster. 4
(Dec 2018)[LJIET] (Nov 2019)[LJIET]
15 State objective functions in terms of the adjustable variable for chemical reactor. 3
(Dec 2018)[LJIET]
16 A box with a square base and open top is to hold 1000 cm3. Find the dimensions that require the 4,7
least material (assume uniform thickness of material) to construct the box.(Dec
2018)[LJIET].(May-2019)[LJIET]
17 Explain scope and hierarchy of optimization.(May-2019)[LJIET] 7
18 List out essential features of optimization.(Nov 2019)[LJIET] 3
19 Explain what are the obstacles towards solving optimization problems.(Nov 2019)[LJIET] 7

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CHAPTER-7
DEVELOPING MODELS FOR OPTIMIZATION

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Explain degree of freedom.(May 2017)[LJIET](May 2015_PSO)[LJIET] 2
7

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Find the values of x and z (both>0) that maximize the function: 3
U= -x2+10x+xz-z2+8z+2
(May 2017)[LJIET]
2 State the necessary and sufficient conditions for a minimum or maximum of function of single 4
variable and determine extremum of f(x) = x5. (Nov 2017)[LJIET].(Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET] 7
3 Distinguish among independent variables, dependent variables, and parameters with suitable 7
examples. (May 2012_CSM)[LJIET]
Discuss the degree of freedom analysis with suitable example. (May 2012_PSO)[LJIET] 7
4
5 A cylindrical container is designed to hold 20π m3 of liquid. The material for the top and bottom 7
costs $10 per m2 and material for the sides costs $8 per m2. Find the radius (r) of the base and
height (h) of the most economical container.(Sep 2013_PSO)[LJIET]
6 7
Discuss degrees of freedom analysis for any one example. (May 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
(Winter 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
7 7
Discuss the formulation of Objective functions.(May 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
8 7,3
Determine the optimum L/D ratio for a cylindrical storage vessel. Compare it with the thumb rule
L/D = 3. List the necessary assumptions (May 2017_PSO)[LJIET](May 2017)[LJIET]
(May 2019)[LJIET]
9 Explain the steps for finding the optimum L / D ratio for a pressurizes cylindrical storage vessel. 7
List all the variables and the important assumptions.(Nov 2019)[LJIET]
CHAPTER-8
BASIC CONCEPTS OF OPTIMIZATION

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Write application of convexity[LJIET] 2

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Determine whether the function is convex or concave 4
F(x)= 4x12  3x22  5x32  6x1 x2  x1 x3  3x1  2x2  15
(May 2017)[LJIET]
OR

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What is Hessian matrix? Write down its application in optimization. Determine whether the 7
following function is convex or concave:
F(x)= 4x12  3x22  5x32  6x1 x2  x1 x3  3x1  2x2  15
(May 2019)[LJIET]

2 Determine convexity or concavity for the following functions.

4,3
f(x) = 4𝑥12+6𝑥1𝑥2+3𝑥22+5𝑥32+𝑥1𝑥3 - 3𝑥1 - 2𝑥2 + 15

(Nov 2017)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET]

3 The pressure and volume of a gas are related by the equation PVγ = K where γ and K are 7
constants. Fit this equation to the following set of observations and determine the value of
constants.
P 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5 3
V 1.62 1 0.75 0.62 0.52 0.46

(Nov 2017)[LJIET].(Sep 2013_PSO)[LJIET]

4 Determine convexity or concavity for the following functions 6
(1) f(x)= 2x1+3x2+6 7
(2) f(x)= 2 x12  2 x1 x2  1.8 x22  7 x1  8 x2  24
(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET].(May 2017_PSO)[LJIET]
5 7
Define convexity and explain the evaluation of nature of convexity for multivariable function.
(Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
6 7
Sketch the objective function and constraints of the following nonlinear
programming problems:
a) Minimize f(x) = 10x1+11x2

Subject to 9x1+11x2>=29
x>=0 and integer
(May 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
7 7
Explain the evaluation of nature of convexity by examining the eigen values of
multivariable function and determine the convexity of function
f(x) = −2x12 + 3x1 x2 − 2x22
(Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET]
OR
Determine convexity or concavity for the following function, 4
f(x) = −2x12 + 3x1 x2 − 2x22
(Nov 2019)[LJIET]
8 7
How to determine convexity and concavity of given objective function. Consider the following
objective function: Is it convex?
X1≤6; X2≤6; X1≥0; X1+X2≤6; X2≥0
(Nov 2017_PSO)[LJIET]

9 Determine the Hessian matrix of the function 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥12 − 3𝑥1 𝑥2 + 2𝑥22 3
(May-2018)[LJIET]

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10 Construct the region given by the following inequality constraints and determine its convexity. 4
x1≤ 6 ; x2 ≤6 ; x1+x2 ≤6 ; x1≥ 0, x2 ≥ 0.(May-2018)[LJIET]
11 Explain the necessary and sufficient conditions for an extermum of an unconstrained 4
function.(Nov-2019)[LJIET]

CHAPTER-9
OPTIMIZATION OF UNCONSTRAINED FUNCTIONS
SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Define scanning [LJIET] 2
2 Define bracketing[LJIET] 2

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Fit the exponential curve y=abx to the following data: 7
x 2 4 6 8
y 25 38 56 84
(May 2017)[LJIET]
2 Explain the necessary and sufficient conditions for an extremum of an unconstrained 4
function.(May 2018)[LJIET]

CHAPTER-10
UNCONSTRAINED MULTIVARIABLE OPTIMIZATION

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Classify methods to solve unconstrained multivariable problems.(May 2017)[LJIET] 2,3
(Dec 2018)[LJIET]

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Explain Random search and grid search method for unconstrained multivariable problems.(May 4
2017)[LJIET] 7
2 Minimize the quadratic function: f(x) = x2 – x using quasi-newton method.(Nov 2017)[LJIET] 3
.(May 2017_PSO)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET]
OR
Minimize the quadratic function f(x) = x2 - x by Qausi Newton method. Use the range of -3 to +3 3
(Nov 2019)[LJIET]

3 Classify the methods to solve unconstrained multivariable problems.(Nov 2017) 3

[LJIET](Nov 2019)[LJIET]
4 Explain random search and grid search method for unconstrained multivariable optimization. 4
(Nov 2017)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET](Nov 2019)[LJIET]
5 Minimize f(x) = 𝑥4−𝑥+1 using Newton’s method. Take starting point = 0.64 (Nov 3,4
2017)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET]
OR
Minimize f(x) = 𝑥4−𝑥+1 using Newton’s method 7
Take any suitable initial guess. Show at least 4 iterations .(MAY-2018)[LJIET](Nov
2019)[LJIET]
OR 7
Minimize f(x) = 𝑥4−𝑥+1 using Newton’s method for a starting point of x=0.6 (Show 3

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iterations, use four decimal point accuracy).

6 Write necessary any sufficient condition for an extreme value of multivariable objective function 4
and find out stationary point for
y = 1 + 8x + 2x2 – 10∕3 x3- 1∕4 x4 + 4∕5 x5- 1/6 x6. (Nov 2017)[LJIET]
7 Minimize f = (x-1)4via Newton’s method, starting at xo = -1.5.(May 2012_PSO)[LJIET] 3.5
8 7
Discuss Newton’s method of convergence promotion. Using this method solve
equation x2-2=0 with initial guess of x=2. (Jun 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
9 Minimize 7
𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥12 + 5𝑥22 subject to 2x1 + 3x2 – 6 = 0 using Lagrange Multipliers method.
(Dec 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
10 List out the techniques/methods which can be used to solve the optimization problem: find the 7
minimum of 𝑦 = 4𝑥12 + 5𝑥22 subject to 2x1 + 3x2 = 6.
Solve it using any method of your choice. (May 2016_PSO)[LJIET]
11 Minimize f(x) = x4 – x + 1 using Newton’s method for a starting point of x=0.6422 (Show 3 iterations). 7
.(Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET]
12 7
Using Lagrange Multipliers Method,
Minimize
𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥12 + 5𝑥22 subject to 2x1 + 3x2 – 6 = 0 .(May 2017_PSO)[LJIET]

13 Describe the Newton’s and Quasi-Newton methods of uni-dimensional search

(Nov 2017_PSO)[LJIET] 7
14 Solve suing Lagrange multipliers 7
Minimize: f( x1, x2) = x1+ x2
Subject to: , h( x1, x2) = x12  x22  1  0
(Nov 2017_PSO)[LJIET]
15 Classify the methods for unconstrained multivariable optimization problems. 3
( May 2018)[LJIET]
16 Find the values of x and z (both > 0) that maximize the function: 3
U = -x2 + 10x + xz – z2 + 8z + 2 ( Dec 2018)[LJIET]
17 The total annual cost of operating a pump and motor (C) in a particular piece of equipment is a 4
function of the size (horsepower) of the motor (X),

Find the motor size that minimizes the total annual cost. Use Newton’s method from the starting
point of Xo = 10. Does the solution converge? Solve the equation analytically and determine actual
solution. ( Dec 2018)[LJIET]
CHAPTER-11
Linear Programming (LP) and APPLICATIONS

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Explain primal dual relationship in LP problem.(May 2017)[LJIET] 2
DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Solve the following Linear Programming Problem. 7
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Maximize Z=5x1+3x2
Subject to:
x1+x2≤2
5x1+2x2≤10
3x1+8x2≤12

x1,x2≥0
(May 2017)[LJIET]
2 What is a linear programming problem? State the linear programming in standard form and write 7
down its application in chemical industries.(Nov 2017)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET].(Nov
2019)[LJIET]

3 What is linear programming problem? State the linear programming problem in standard form and 7
write down its application in chemical industries.(Winter 2015_PSO)[LJIET]

4 Find the maximum of following function using Lagrangian multipliers 7

𝑌 = 10𝑥12 − 4𝑥1 𝑥2 + 3𝑥22 + 5𝑥2 𝑥3
Subject to
x1 + 2x2<=3,
x2-x3>=2,
x1>=1
(May 2016_PSO)[LJIET] (May 2019+)[LJIET]

5 Apply Lagrange Multipliers method to minimize 𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥12 + 5𝑥22 subject to constraint : 7
2x1 + 3x2 – 6 = 0 (Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET]

6 Explain Simplex algorithm for linear programming. (May 2018)[LJIET] 4

7 The analysis of labor costs involved in the fabrication of heat exchangers can be
used to predict the cost of a new exchanger of the same class. Let the cost be 7
expressed as a linear equation.
𝐶 = 𝛽0 + 𝛽1𝐴 + 𝛽2 𝑁
Where β0, β1, and β2 are constants, N = number of tubes, A = shell surface area.
Estimate the values of the constants β0, β1, and β2 from the data in following
Table

(Dec 2018)[LJIET]

8 Minimize following function using Simplex method; 𝑍 = 3𝑥1 + 5𝑥2 subject to 1 ≤ 4; 2𝑥2 ≤ 7
12; 3𝑥1 + 2𝑥2 ≤ 18; 𝑥1,𝑥2 ≥ 0. (May 2019)[LJIET]

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CHAPTER-12
NON LINEAR PROGRAMMING (NLP) AND APPLICATIONS

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 List the structural components of general purpose sequential modular program (Nov 2017)[LJIET] 3

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 Minimize the quadratic function f(x)= x2-x by secant method. Use the range of -3 to +3. 3
(May 2017)[LJIET](May 2019)[LJIET]
2 Minimize 3
𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥12 + 5𝑥22
ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥1 + 3𝑥2 − 6 = 0 using Lagrange multipliers method
(Nov 2017)[LJIET]

OR 4

Find out stationary points using Lagrange Multiplier method for following function :
𝑓(𝑥) = 4𝑥12 + 5𝑥22
ℎ(𝑥) = 2𝑥1 + 3𝑥2 − 6 = 0

(May 2018)[LJIET]

3 Solve the following non-linear function with constraints using Lagrange multiplier method. 6,7
Minimize: f(x, y) = k x-1y-2
subject to: g(x, y) = x2 + y2 = a2(Sep 2013_PSO)[LJIET](Dec 2018)[LJIET]

4 Find the maximum of 7

𝑌 = 10𝑥12 − 4𝑥1 𝑥2 + 3𝑥22 + 5𝑥2 𝑥3

Subject to x1 + 2x2<3, x2-x3>2, x1>1 using lagrangian multipliers. (Jun 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
5 List out multivariable analytical methods for optimization problems with restricted variables 7
equality constraints and explain any one of them with example
(Jun 2014_PSO)[LJIET]
6 Use method of Lagrange multipliers to: 7
Minimize: f(x)= 4 x12  7 x22
Subject to: h(x)= 0 = x1  5x2  3 (Winter 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
8 Find the global minimum and maximum of the function y = x2- x12 if it is subject to the restriction 7
that 1- x12- x22 = 0 using the penalty function method. (May 2016_PSO)[LJIET]

7 Explain the penalty methods for solving nonlinear programming with constraints. 3

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(May 2018)[LJIET]

CHAPTER-13
APPLICATION OF OPTIMIZATIONS

SHORT QUESTIONS
1 Write various applications of optimization[LJIET] 2

DESCRIPTIVE QUESTIONS
1 List the applications of optimization in chemical process engineering. (May 2017)[LJIET] (Nov 3
2019)[LJIET]
OR
List the applications of optimization in chemical engineering.(May 2018)[LJIET] 4

2 Discuss the optimization recovery of waste Heat. (Nov 2017)[LJIET] 7

OR
Discuss the optimizing recovery of waste heat with suitable figure and equations.
(May 2018)[LJIET].(Dec 2018)[LJIET].(Nov 2017)[LJIET] 7

3 Determine the optimum L/D ratio for a cylindrical storage vessel. Compare it with the thumb rule 4
L/D= 3. List the necessary assumptions.(Nov 2017)[LJIET]
4 Explain the concept of optimization and give examples of application of optimization in chemical 7
industries.(Sep 2012_PSO)[LJIET]. (May 2019)[LJIET]
5 What are the applications of optimization in chemical process and plants? Explain any one in 7
detail with example.(Winter 2015_PSO)[LJIET]
6 State objective functions in terms of the adjustable variable for chemical reactor. 7
(Oct 2016_PSO)[LJIET]

7 Explain the application of optimization in fitting vapour-liquid equilibrium data. 4

(Dec 2018)[LJIET](May 2019)[LJIET]
8 List out various region elimination methods for optimization. Also explain limitations of region 3
elimination methods.(May 2019)[LJIET]
9 Discuss the optimization of pipe diameter. (May 2019)[LJIET] 4

Faculty: Ms. Nidhi R Mehta

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