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ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : D. Simhachalam
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : A.E.I.E
Institute : K.D.R.G.P.T, Wnp, Mbnr Dist.
Semester : V
Subject : Process Control
Subject code : AEI-504
Topic : Process control system configuration
Duration : 100 minutes
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Characteristics
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Characteristics…
The performance of a simple feedback control
system can be improved by making changes,
such as
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Characteristics…
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Final Control
element
Outer Variable
measurement
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Characteristics…
change.
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Characteristics…
• Cascade control provides better control of the outer
loop variable Than is accomplished through a single
variable.
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Example 1:
• Consider the problem of controlling the level of liquid
in a tank through regulation of the input flow rate.
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Fig.2 Level control through direct flow control
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Example 1…
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Example 1…
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• The flow loop is a single variable system as
described earlier,
Assumption:
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Tray Temperature
Distillation
column
Temperature controller
TC
Reboiler
Level controller
LC
Steam
Control
Valve
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Example 2…
• Of course, when the temperature controller senses
the upset, it takes corrective action.
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Tray Temperature
Distillation
column Temperature controller
TC
Reboiler
Level controller
FC
LC
Steam
Orifice
Meter
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Example 2…
• Thus , for the example shown in fig.5,
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Summary
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Quiz
1. The performance of a control system is determined
by
a. The nature of the process
b. The characteristics of the controller,
c. The location and magnitude of the
disturbances.
d. Above all
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Quiz
1. The performance of a simple feedback control
system can be improved by adding a -----action to
the controller
a) Proportional action
b) Integral action
c) Derivative action
d) Above all
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Quiz
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Quiz
4. The output of the primary controller is used to
adjust the ------- of a secondary controller
• Manipulated variable
• Set point
• Both a) and b)
• None
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Frequently Asked Questions
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