NAME – BISWAJIT MAITY

CALCUTTA
ID CODE – LEE/21 -22/007
INSTITUTE OF
ENGINEERING& UNIVERSITY ROLL NO. – 16501621013

MANAGEMENT SEMESTER – 8th ( 4th YEAR)

24/1A CHANDNI GHOSH ROAD ,KOLKATA - 700040 DEPT – ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EXAMINATION – CA 1 (INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATION AND

CONTROL)

TOPIC- Characteristics of Parameters of a Process

SUBJET CODE - PE–EE 801D

DATE - 03.02.2024

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 Characteristics of Parameters of a
Process

PRESENTED BY BISWAJIT MAIT Y

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 Characteristics of Parameters of a Process
Measurability
In the context of industrial Relevance
automation and control, the
parameters of a process refer to the Sensitivity
variables that define the behavior Stability
and performance of a system. These Accuracy
parameters play a crucial role in Range
monitoring, controlling, and Interdependence
optimizing industrial processes. Here
Time Constants
are some common characteristics of
parameters in industrial automation Setpoints
and control: Communication
Safety Considerations

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Measurability: Relevance: Sensitivity:
•Sensitivity refers to
•Parameters should be •Parameters selected
how much the output
measurable and for monitoring and
of the process changes
quantifiable. This control should be
in response to a change
implies that there directly related to the
in a specific parameter.
should be sensors or performance, quality,
Highly sensitive
instruments capable of and safety of the
parameters are
capturing and providing industrial process.
preferred for precise
accurate Irrelevant parameters
control and quick
measurements of these can lead to ineffective
response to
parameters. control strategies.
disturbances.

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Stability: Accuracy: Range:
•Stable parameters are •The accuracy of •Each parameter has
those that do not parameter an operational range
exhibit excessive measurements is within which the
fluctuations under crucial for reliable industrial process
normal operating control. High-precision functions optimally.
conditions. Unstable sensors and Understanding and
parameters can lead to instruments are defining these ranges
unpredictable and required to ensure are essential for
uncontrollable that the data used for setting up control
behavior in the control actions are limits and ensuring
industrial process. accurate and the safety and
trustworthy. efficiency of the
system.

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Interdependence: Time Constants: Setpoints:
•Parameters are often •Parameters may have •Setpoints are target
interdependent, meaning different time constants, values for specific
that changes in one representing the rate at parameters. These are
parameter can affect others. which they change over often defined based on
Understanding these time. Understanding these desired operational
interdependencies is vital time constants is crucial conditions or product
for designing effective for designing control specifications. Control
control strategies and systems that respond systems aim to maintain
avoiding unintended appropriately to dynamic process parameters
consequences. processes. close to their setpoints.

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Communication: Safety
•Parameters may need to be
communicated between
Considerations:
various components of the •Certain parameters, such as
industrial automation system. temperature and pressure,
Proper communication may have critical safety
protocols and data exchange implications. Ensuring that
mechanisms are essential for these parameters are within
seamless integration and safe limits is a fundamental
coordination. aspect of industrial process
control.

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conclusion
Understanding and managing these characteristics of parameters are
essential for designing effective control systems in industrial automation. It
involves a combination of instrumentation, sensors, control algorithms, and
communication systems to achieve the desired level of automation and
optimization in industrial processes

Thank you

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