MM451, QUIZ-II

(Introduction to process control theory and instrumentation)

Max marks 100, Time 11.30AM-12.30PM, Date:2/11/2007. Weight: 15%
Marks distribution (30+10+10+10+40)

1. Determine the computer diagram to simulate the following block. Calculate resistors and capacitor
values. Maximum expected values are r(t)m=0.5, d(t)m=1.0, m(t)m=1.0 & c(t)m=0.2. Maximum
computer voltage is 10 volts.
d(t)
r(t) + e(t) 2 m(t) 2
c(t)
3D D+4
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2. Determine the differential equation being solved by the following computer diagram.
f/4
0.5 -y
1.0 4 2
2.0

3. A second order control system is represented by its transfer function as –

0  K
 i K 1. D  K 2 . D  1
2

If the above system has to be expressed in terms of its natural frequency n and damping ratio d(commonly
expressed by zeta,
i) write the equivalent expression in terms of n, d & K.
ii) What is the time constant in terms of n
iii) What is the damping ratio in terms of K1 & K2
4. Show graphically the NATURE of the STEP response of a second order system, if the roots of its
characteristic equation are as –
i) 3, 3
ii) 3, -3
iii) -3, -3
iv) -3 + i-3 - i
v) 3 + i3 - i
vi) ii
5. An elevator system is described in the accompanying figure. Draw the ladder diagram to implement
its control as expressed by the narrative description given below-
i) When start button is pressed, the platform is driven to the bottom position. (The bottom
position is signaled by the LS2 limit switch which has both NO as well as NC contacts).
ii) The elevator stays at bottom position for 1 minute after which it starts moving up.
iii) On reaching the up position (sensed by Limit switch LS1, having both NO and NC
contacts), the elevator waits for exactly 1 minute after which it starts moving down, till
it reaches the bottom.
 iv) The sequence ii.-iii is repeated endlessly unless the stop button is pressed. On pressing
the stop button, the elevator stops, wherever it happens to be at that instant.
v) Both start as well as stop buttons are NO type.

M1 for UP motion Output elements

M1-> Motor drive to move UP
M2 -> Motor drive to move DOWN
LS2 Input Elements
LS1 -> To indicate UP position
LS2 -> To indicate DOWN position
Start Button, START -> NO type push button
PB1 STOP -> NO type push button

Stop Button,
PB2
Platform
LS1

M2 for DOWN motion