CHEE 3400 Fall 2017

Process Control Final Exam (50 Points)

1. Find the overall transfer function, H2(s)/Q(s) from the process relationship below; use deviation variables for your
answer (30 Points).

Tank 1
A1, h1
q1

Tank 2
A2, h2
q2

Figure 1. Process flow diagram for two tank system, Problem 1, Final Exam.

The relationship between Tank 1 outlet flow and Tank 1 height is: =8 ℎ
The relationship between Tank 2 outlet flow and Tank 2 height is: = 6ℎ

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2. A part of an overall process is provided in the PFD (Figure 2). Within this process, Reactant A is fed to a reactor, R-
203, via level to flow cascade as Reactant A is produced from an upstream unit. Addition of Reactant B is controlled
via flow control loop; both reactants are combined immediately before the reactor inlet. The reaction is exothermic,
and thus, an outlet temperature control loop regulates the flow of cooling water through the reactor, counter-
currently. Find the control action for each of the controllers in the process flow diagram below (possible options are
DIRECT or REVERSE) (10 Points).

Reactant A
From Upstream Unit

CWR
V-201
LIC FIC
211 212
R-203
Downstream
Separation

FV-212

P-202A/B FIC
213 TIC
214

Reactant B

FV-213

Cooling Water

TV-214

Figure 2. Process flow diagram for two tank system, Problem 2, Final Exam.

DCS Tag Name Description Control Action

LIC211 V-201 Level Control

FIC212 Reactant A Flow Control

FIC213 Reactant B Flow Control

TIC214 R-203 Outlet Temperature Control

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3. A parameter that is common to all DCS control points is the normal mode parameter. An operator can change the
mode of any control point at any time, but there is a mode for which the point as designed. Based on the process
and regulatory control design, all DCS control points will have a normal control mode in which each will operate at
steady-state operation. That is, when the process is operating smoothly and not dealing with an abnormal situation,
each point should be in its normal control mode. Specify the normal mode for each of the control points below
(possible options are Manual, Automatic, or Cascade) (10 Points).

DCS Tag Name Description Normal Mode

LIC211 V-201 Level Control

FIC212 Reactant A Flow Control

FIC213 Reactant B Flow Control

TIC214 R-203 Outlet Temperature Control

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4. BONUS: Specify a potential improvement on the control design for the process below (from Problem 2). Examples
of improvements can be adding more cascade options, feed forward options, and/or higher-level process monitoring
/ optimization functions. Any new DCS points should be clearly identified; explain your controls rationale, if
necessary (10 Points).

Reactant A
From Upstream Unit

CWR
V-201
LIC FIC
211 212
R-203
Downstream
Separation

FV-212

P-202A/B FIC
213 TIC
214

Reactant B

FV-213

Cooling Water

TV-214

Figure 3. Process flow diagram for two tank system, Problem 4, Final Exam.

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Examination Policies

1. General Statements: This is the second exam for the Process Dynamics & Control Course (CHEE 3400) within the
Chemical & Environmental Engineering Department, College of Engineering, University of Toledo. Policies
pertaining to examinations for this exam have been adopted from the Code of Student Professional Conduct,
College of Law, University of Toledo.
2. Consented Examination Resources: Students are allowed access to any of the following resources for the
second examination:
a. Any edition of the course textbook as well as additional reference textbook(s) as defined in the course
syllabus
b. Past homework assignments
c. Posted homework and/or exam solutions to Blackboard
d. In class notes
3. Prohibited Examination Resources: Students are prohibited from accessing any of the following resources for
the second examination:
a. Other students within the class
b. Other students within the Chemical & Environmental Engineering program
c. Past students
d. Professors / instructors within or without the Chemical & Environmental Engineering Department
e. Industry personnel
f. A student who is taking or has taken an examination shall not discuss any part of that examination with
a person whom the student has reason to believe is taking or will take an examination in that course, or
with any other person under circumstances in which the student should reasonably know that the
discussion is likely to endanger the security of the examination question (Code of Student Professional
Conduct, Part I, Section B, Part 1, Sub-part a), Point (5)).
g. A student shall not take an examination for another, or permit another to take an examination in his or
her place (Code of Student Professional Conduct, Part I, Section B, Part 1, Sub-part a), Point (7)).
4. Exemption for Outside Communication of the Examination: Once an examination begins, a student shall not
communicate in any manner with any unauthorized person, except insofar as may be reasonably required by a
personal emergency (Code of Student Professional Conduct, Part I, Section B, Part 1, Sub-part a), Point (6)).
5. Examination Time: The Process Dynamics & Control second exam is a take home exam and will be available
from Thursday, November 30, 2017, 4:00 PM to Wednesday, December 6, 2017, 12:00 PM. All work must be
turned in to the instructor at the time class begins on December 6, 2017.
6. Honesty Statement: I am requiring each individual to sign their own name below acknowledging that this exam
has been completed in accordance with all guidelines set forth by the Code of Student Professional Conduct.

I certify that I have completed

this exam on my own. Name: ______________________________________ Date: ______________

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