Code No: RR410805 Set No.

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IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, March 2006
PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
? ? ? ? ?
1. Define the equations and notations for Dalton s law, Raoult s law and relative
volatility of an ideal vapour-liquid equilibrium system. [16]
2. Referring to the figure shown below, write the force balance equation for the
liquid
flowing through the pipe of cross sectional area Ap (m2) and length L (m). The
velocity of the liquid flow through the pipe is v (m/s). The vertical cylindrica
l
tank has a cross-sectional area of AT (m2). The density of the liquid is ? (kg/m
3).
Assume the flow is turbulent, plug flow and the fluid is incompressible. State a
ny
other assumptions you make and explain the notation scheme used clearly.as shown
in the figure1 below
Figure 1:
[16]
3. A fluid of constant density ? is pumped at a flow rate Fo into a cone shaped
tank
of total volume HpR2/3 where H and R are height and radius of the conical tank
respectively. The flow out of the bottom of the tank F is proportional to the sq
uare
root of the height h of the liquid in the tank. Derive the equations describing
the
system. [16]
4. Derive the equations for liquid and vapor Dynamics model of single component
vaporizer. [16]
5. Develop a mathematical model for ideal binary distillation column. [16]
6. Explain the following convergence methods
(a) False Position
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(b) Explicit Convergence methods. [16]
7. (a) Simulate the series of open loop three isothermal CSTRs using Newton Rapshon method.
(b) Simulate the series of closed loop three isothermal CSTRs using Newton Rapshon method. [8+8]
8. Develop a mathematical model for the dynamic behaviour of a binary distillati
on
column. Assume each stage to be non-ideal with murphee stage efficiency being
equal for all stages. Assume the binary liquid mixture to be ideal. State clearl
y all
other assumptions made. Sketch the information flow diagram. [16]
? ? ? ? ?

Code No: RR410805 Set No. 1

IV B.Tech I Semester Supplementary Examinations, February 2007
PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
? ? ? ? ?
1. Define the equations and notations for Dalton s law, Raoult s law and relative
volatility of an ideal vapour-liquid equilibrium system. [16]
2. Write the component continuity equations for the following reactions taking p
lace
in a CSTR (continuous stirred-tank reactor):
(a) Simultaneous reactions (first-order, isothermal)
A
k1
!B A
k2
!C
(b) Reversible (first-order, isothermal)
A
k1
!
k2
B
State the assumptions made and explain the nomenclature used. [16]
3. A first order irreversible exothermic reaction A ! B occurs in a series of th
ree
perfectly mixed CSTRs. Feed enters the first reactor and product leaves the thir
d
reactor. Derive the mass balance and component continuity equations considering
isothermal and constant holdups. Assume constant density for the system, which
is a binary mixture of A and B. [16]
4. For a jacketed Batch reactor derive the equations for Heating and cooling pha
se.
[16]
5. Develop the dynamic modeling equations for ideal binary distillation column.
[16]
6. The height h of a liquid in a gravity flow tank and the liquid velocity v lea
ving
through the outlet of the tank are given by the following equations.
dv/dt = ph - qv2
dh/dt = r - sv
where p,q,r and s are constants. Explain the procedure to solve these equations
for
v and h by fourth order Runge - Kutta method. [16]
7. Develop a mathematical model for a simple gravity flow tank into which an inc
ompressible liquid is pumped at a variable flow rate of Fo (m3/s) .This inflow rat
e can
vary with time because of changes in operations upstream The height of the liqui
d
in the vertical cylindrical is h (m) .The flow rate out of the tank is F (m3/s).
Discuss
the Newton-Raphson algorithms for solving the modeled equations. [16]
8. Discuss the general Newton - Rapshan algorithm to determine the bubble point
temperature for a binary system of components 1 and 2. Assume the system is
ideal, Raoult s and Dalton s laws are applicable. [16]

Code No: RR410805 Set No. 4

IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006
PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
? ? ? ? ?
1. The liquid phase hydrolysis reaction of acetic anhydride to form acetic acid
is carried
out in a constant volume adiabatic batch reactor. The reaction is exothermic wit
h
the following stoichiometry. (CH3C)2O + H2O ! 2CH3COOH + Heat.
Derive mass and energy balances for the system assuming the reaction as first or
der.
[16]
2. Write the component continuity equations for the following reactions taking p
lace
in a CSTR (continuous stirred-tank reactor):
(a) Simultaneous reactions (first-order, isothermal)
A
k1
!B A
k2
!C
(b) Reversible (first-order, isothermal)
A
k1
!
k2
B
State the assumptions made and explain the nomenclature used. [16]
3. Consider the CSTR process shown in the (figure3) given below. Both a liquid
product stream F and a vapour product stream Fv (volumetric flow) are withdrawn
from the vessel. The pressure in the reactor is P. Vapour and liquid volumes are
Vv
and V. The density and temperature of the vapour phase are ?v and Tv. The mole
fraction of A in the vapour is y. If the phases are in thermal equilibrium, the
vapour
and liquid temperatures are equal (T = Tv). If the phases are in phase equilibri
um,
the liquid and vapour compositions are related by Raoult s law, a relative volatil
ity
relationship or some other vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship. The enthalpy o
f
the vapour phase H (cal/g) is a function of composition y, temperature Tv, and
pressure P. Neglecting kinetic energy and potential energy terms and the work te
rm
write the energy equation for the system. State the assumptions made and explain

the notation scheme used.

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Figure 3
[16]
4. For a jacketed Batch reactor derive the equations for Heating and cooling pha
se.
[16]
5. Develop the dynamic modeling equations for ideal binary distillation column.
[16]
6. Explain the convergence procedure to find the bubble point temperature of a b
inary
vapour-liquid mixture. [16]
7. (a) Simulate the series of open loop three isothermal CSTRs using first order
explicit Euler integration method.
(b) Simulate the series of closed loop three isothermal CSTRs using first order
explicit Euler integration method. [8+8]
8. Develop a mathematical model for the dynamic behaviour of a binary distillati
on
column. Assume each stage to be non-ideal with murphee stage efficiency being
equal for all stages. Assume the binary liquid mixture to be ideal. State clearl
y all
other assumptions made. Sketch the information flow diagram. [16]
? ? ? ? ?
2 o

Code No: RR410805 Set No. 3

IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006
PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
? ? ? ? ?
1. Define the equations and notations for Dalton s law, Raoult s law and relative
volatility of an ideal vapour-liquid equilibrium system. [16]
2. Consider a plug-flow tubular reactor and keep track of temperature changes as
the
fluid flows down the pipe. Assume no radial gradients in velocity, concentration
,
or temperature (a very poor assumption in some strongly exothermic systems if
the pipe diameter is not kept small). Suppose that the reactor has a cooling jac
ket
around it as shown in the figure below. Heat can be transferred from the process
fluid reactants and products at temperature T to the metal wall of the reactor a
t
temperature TM. The heat is subsequently transferred to the cooling water. Write
the process energy equation. State all assumptions made and explain the notation
scheme used.as shown in the figure2 below
Figure 2

[16]
3. Consider the CSTR process shown in the (figure3) given below. Both a liquid
product stream F and a vapour product stream Fv (volumetric flow) are withdrawn
from the vessel. The pressure in the reactor is P. Vapour and liquid volumes are
Vv
and V. The density and temperature of the vapour phase are ?v and Tv. The mole
fraction of A in the vapour is y. If the phases are in thermal equilibrium, the
vapour
and liquid temperatures are equal (T = Tv). If the phases are in phase equilibri
um,
the liquid and vapour compositions are related by Raoult s law, a relative volatil
ity
relationship or some other vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship. The enthalpy o
f
the vapour phase H (cal/g) is a function of composition y, temperature Tv, and
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pressure P. Neglecting kinetic energy and potential energy terms and the work te
rm
write the energy equation for the system. State the assumptions made and explain
the notation scheme used.
Figure 3
[16]
4. Derive the equations for liquid and vapor Dynamics model of single component
vaporizer. [16]
5. Develop a mathematical model for ideal binary distillation column. [16]
6. Explain the following convergence methods
(a) False Position
(b) Explicit Convergence methods. [16]
7. Develop a mathematical model and discuss the general algorithm by Euler metho
d
for a perfectly mixed tank in which the reactant A gives B at a specific rate co
nstant
k1, at the same time B gives C with a rate constant k2 as per the reaction.
A
k1
!B
k2
!C.
[16]
8. Discuss the computer simulation circuit diagram for an ice cube is dropped in
to a
hot, perfectly mixed, insulated cup of coffee. List all assumptions and define a
ll
terms. [16]
? ? ? ? ?

Code No: RR410805 Set No. 2

IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006
PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
? ? ? ? ?
1. (a) What are the uses of mathematical models in Chemical engineering applications?
(b) Give the appropriate correlations and transport equations for Mass, Momentum and Heat transfer. [8+8]
2. Consider a plug-flow tubular reactor and keep track of temperature changes as
the
fluid flows down the pipe. Assume no radial gradients in velocity, concentration
,
or temperature (a very poor assumption in some strongly exothermic systems if
the pipe diameter is not kept small). Suppose that the reactor has a cooling jac
ket
around it as shown in the figure below. Heat can be transferred from the process
fluid reactants and products at temperature T to the metal wall of the reactor a
t
temperature TM. The heat is subsequently transferred to the cooling water. Write
the process energy equation. State all assumptions made and explain the notation
scheme used.as shown in the figure2 below
Figure 2
[16]
3. Consider the CSTR process shown in the (figure3) given below. Both a liquid
product stream F and a vapour product stream Fv (volumetric flow) are withdrawn
from the vessel. The pressure in the reactor is P. Vapour and liquid volumes are
Vv
and V. The density and temperature of the vapour phase are ?v and Tv. The mole
fraction of A in the vapour is y. If the phases are in thermal equilibrium, the
vapour
and liquid temperatures are equal (T = Tv). If the phases are in phase equilibri
um,
the liquid and vapour compositions are related by Raoult s law, a relative volatil
ity
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relationship or some other vapor-liquid equilibrium relationship. The enthalpy o
f
the vapour phase H (cal/g) is a function of composition y, temperature Tv, and
pressure P. Neglecting kinetic energy and potential energy terms and the work te
rm
write the energy equation for the system. State the assumptions made and explain
the notation scheme used.
Figure 3
[16]
4. For a jacketed Batch reactor derive the equations for Heating and cooling pha
se.
[16]
5. Derive the Mathematical Model equations for a Binary distillation column. [16
]
6. Under numerical integration methods of ordinary differential equations, discu
ss
about the explicit Euler algorithm in detail. Compare it with implicit Euler alg
orithm. Write about their relative advantages and disadvantages. [16]

7. (a) Simulate the series of open loop three isothermal CSTRs using Newton Rapshon method.
(b) Simulate the series of closed loop three isothermal CSTRs using Newton Rapshon method. [8+8]
8. Discuss the general Newton - Rapshan algorithm to determine the bubble point
temperature for a binary system of components 1 and 2. Assume the system is
ideal, Raoult s and Dalton s laws are applicable. [16]
? ? ? ? ?

ode No: RR410805 Set No. 1

IV B.Tech I Semester Regular Examinations, November 2006
PROCESS MODELLING & SIMULATION
(Chemical Engineering)
Time: 3 hours Max Marks: 80
Answer any FIVE Questions
All Questions carry equal marks
? ? ? ? ?
1. Write the component continuity equations for a perfectly mixed batch reactor
(no
inflow or outflow) with first order isothermal reactions;
(a) consecutive
(b) simultaneous
(c) reversible. [16]
2. Write the component continuity equations for the following reactions taking p
lace
in a CSTR (continuous stirred-tank reactor):
(a) Simultaneous reactions (first-order, isothermal)
A
k1
!B A
k2
!C
(b) Reversible (first-order, isothermal)
A
k1
!
k2
B
State the assumptions made and explain the nomenclature used. [16]
3. A mixture of two immiscible liquids is fed into a decanter. The heavier liqui
d a
settles to the bottom of the tank. The lighter liquid forms a layer on the top.
The two interfaces are detected by floats and are controlled by manipulating the

two flows F and F

.
F = Kh
F

= K

( h+ h

)
The controllers increase or decrease the flows as the levels rise or fall. The t
otal
feed rate is FO. The weight fraction of liquid a in the feed is x. The two densi
ties
? and ?

are constant. Write the equations describing the dynamic behavior of

this system as shown in the (figure3).
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Figure 3
[16]
4. Derive the equations for liquid and vapor Dynamics model of single component
vaporizer. [16]
5. Derive the Mathematical Model equations for a Binary distillation column. [16
]
6. Solve the equation dy/dx = x + y for five iterations by Euler s method with x(0
)
= 0, y(0) = 1 and a step size of 0.1. [16]
7. Develop a mathematical model for a Non-isothermal CSTR in which an exothermic
reaction A ! B takes place. The reactor is provided with a cooling jacket for
the removal of heat. Assume constant holdup in the reaction vessel. Discuss an
algorthim for solving the model equations. [16]
8. Develop a mathematical model for a counter current double pipe heat exchanger
process for predicting the transient response. Discuss an Euler algorithm for so
lving
the model equations. Give a suitable flow chart for the simulation. [16]
? ? ? ? ?