Code: 9A10701

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AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
(Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 2 3 Discuss the role of computers in the control of industrial processes (plants). Draw and explain block diagram of PLC. (a) Explain various field bus structure used in process control. (b) Draw and explain predictive control. Write short notes on following: (a) Static feed forward control algorithm. (b) Dynamic feed forward control algorithm.

Max. Marks: 70

(a) Explain Z-transforms and list its properties. (b) Explain the method of converting continuous time controller to discrete tie domain. Explain tuning methods of PID controller. Discuss the following: (a) Adaptive control. (b) Dynamic response of cascade control. Define and explain the following: (a) Inferential control. (b) Intelligent control.

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Code: 9A10701

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AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
(Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Explain statistical process control. (b) Write about analytical predictor (AP). Discuss the DCS software configuration in detail. Explain the following: (a) Dynamic feed forward control algorithm. (b) Zero-order hold equivalence. Draw and explain the architecture of the following: (a) Centralized control system. (b) Distributed control system.

Max. Marks: 70

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Write about process related variables used in industrial process building blocks. (a) Draw and explain cascade control. (b) Explain the schemes of adaptive control. (a) Discuss about structural controllability. (b) What are the factors involved in control system design? Explain. (a) A discrete system is having the following transfer function: Obtain the discrete state model and discuss about its controllability and observability. (b) Give the structure of a self tuning regulator (STR) and explain how the controller parameters are set.

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Code: 9A10701

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AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
(Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 (a) Draw and explain feed forward control. (b) Classify feed forward controllers. Write about the following: (a) Optimal control. (b) Algorithms for processes with dead time. Discuss design of controllers based on discrete time model. (a) Explain multivariable control system with a suitable example. (b) Explain the adaptive control adjustment and schemes. (a) Explain smart sensors with a neat sketch. (b) Discuss computer networks. Describe man machine or human computer interface (HCI).

Max. Marks: 70

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(a) What is dead beat algorithm? Explain DB algorithm for a second order system considering dead time. (b) What is the effect of sampling on the response of a closed loop system? How do you select the sampling rate? Discuss DCS integration with PLCs and computers.

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Code: 9A10701

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AUTOMATION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESSES
(Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering)

B.Tech IV Year I Semester (R09) Regular & Supplementary Examinations December/January 2013/14

Time: 3 hours Answer any FIVE questions All questions carry equal marks ***** 1 Explain in detail about: (a) Dead beat algorithms (b) Dahlins algorithms Write a short notes on: (a) Cascade control (b) Predictive control (a) Discuss the elements of computer controlled process/plant. (b) Distinguish batch, continuous control processes. Discuss various control tuning techniques. Describe the DCS communication - data highway in detail. (a) How the communications are involved in distributed control systems? (b) What are process control requirements of computer? Write a short notes on: (a) Intelligent control system (b) Smith predictor Define various feed forward control algorithm and explain.

Max. Marks: 70

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