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Input variables can further be divided into:
Suppose the inlet stream in the CSTR system (fig 2.7) comes from an
upstream unit over which we have no control (then cA, Ti and Fi) are
disturbances.
With respect to output variables (T, F, Tco and V) are measured output
variables (T, Tco using a thermocouple, F using a venturi meter and V using
a DPC).
Fig 2.8 summarizes all the classes of variables that we have around a
chemical process.
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Fig 2.8 Input and output variables around a chemical process
There are basic questions as well as concepts that must be answered and
understood while attempting to design a control system that will satisfy the
control needs of a chemical process.
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The answer to this question determines the control objectives:
b. Select measurements
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c. Select manipulated variables
Once the central objectives have been specified and the various
measurements identified, the next question relates to how we effect a
change in the process:
The answer to this question is very critical for the quality of the control
system we are to design.
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e. Design the controller
Where, F, and Cp are the inlet (or outlet) flow rate, density of liquid and
specific heat capacity of the liquid, respectively.
Eqn 5 is solved for (T-Ts), and for various values of gain yields a solution
shown in fig 2.12