GTU 2171710 Process Dynamics and Control: Syllabus

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No.		TopicsTeaching HoursModule Weightage
1Introduction to process control:
Dynamics and stability of controlled systems. Dynamic behaviour of linear and non-linear first-and second-order systems. The development of mathematical models to describe process dynamic behaviour.		612 %
2The Dynamics and Control of Heat Exchangers:
Basic control strategies, dynamics of the heat exchangers, response to changes in steam temperature, measurement lag and control schemes.		612 %
3The Dynamics and Control of Boilers:
Boiler basic controls (safety interlocks, single element, two and three element level control, shrink, swell effect, inverse response, feed forward control of feed water, dynamic compensation, fuel–air ratio, stochiometric calculations, steam temperature and pressure control) Boiler dynamics, burner management system, boiler optimization.		815 %
4The Stability and Control of Chemical Reactors:
Types of reactions and reactors (overview),factors governing the conduct of reaction, stability of reactors, time constant, effects of lag, flow control, temperature control, pH control, end point detection of continuous and batch reactors. Sequential & logic control in batch process, batch production management.		815 %
5Dynamic Behaviour and Control of Distillation Column:
Mass and Energy balance, column feed control, column pressure control, control of overhead and bottom composition, distillate reflux flow control. Frequency response, lag in liquid and vapour flow, concentration lag, predicting the behaviour of control system.		815 %
6Dynamic behaviour and controls required in pumps and compressors:
Design aspects and control scheme development for Waste-Water Treatment plant.		612 %
7Unit operations in different industries:
Identification and justification of unit operations used in different industries like food, pharma, paper, sugar, cement, fertilizer, Petrochemical industry with help of process flow diagram.		1019 %

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