Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3150504 Instrumentation and Process Control Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3150504
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70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain Transportation lag with transfer function.
(b)
4 marks

Derive and plot the response of impulse function for first order system 𝑌(𝑠) 𝑋(𝑠) = 1 𝜏𝑠+1.

(c)
7 marks

Prove that for liquid level system with constant flow outlet the step change in initial flow rate gives response as a ramp function which grows without limit.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Show that the ultimate change in height H(t) for a unit step change in initial flowrate Q(t) is simply resistance R.

(b)
4 marks
Discuss Overshoot in process control with suitable example.
(c)
7 marks

For second order critically damped system find the value of Y(t) for unit step change in X(t). 𝑌(𝑠) 𝑋(𝑠) = 1 𝜏2𝑠2+2 ε𝜏𝑠+1

(c)
7 marks

Explain the Cohen – Coon controller tuning method for setting of parameter in P, PI, and PID feedback control system.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Discuss the selection criteria for the controller based on the Offset value.
(b)
4 marks
Why negative feedback systems are used in Process Control?
(c)
7 marks

Determine stability using Root locus diagram for the open loop transfer function 𝐺(𝑠) = 𝐾𝑐 (𝑠+1)(0.5𝑠+1)

(a)
3 marks

Find the overall transfer function C(S)/U(S) for change in load (R= 0) for given control system +U R + + C

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(b)
4 marks

Draw Piping and instrumentation diagram for control system of heat exchanger with suitable labelling.

(c)
7 marks

Discuss in detail about Pneumatic control valve with figure. 07 Gc G1 G2 H

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write in brief about ON / OFF control.
(b)
4 marks

Determine the stability of the system shown in Fig. for which a PI controller is used. Use τ1 =1, τ2 =1/2, τ3 = 1/3, kc = 5 and τI = 0.25 using routh criteria. 𝐺1 = 𝑘𝑐(1 + 1 τ𝐼𝑆) + U C + R +

GTU Instrumentation and Process Control (3150504) Summer 2025 Question 4(b) Diagram
(c)
7 marks

Draw Bode diagram plots for first order system having Amplitude Ratio AR = 1 √𝜏2𝜔2+1

(a)
3 marks
Describe Peltier effect of thermocouple.
(b)
4 marks
Draw figure for capillary type viscometer with suitable labelling.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss DCS (Distributed Control System) in detail.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define:
1)Span
2)Drift
3)Error
(b)
4 marks
Explain principle and working of displacement float gauge for level measurement.
(c)
7 marks
Discuss Bellow electrical pressure gauge with suitable
(a)
3 marks
Discuss Wet bulb thermometer for humidity measurement.
(b)
4 marks
Describe the working of Rotameter.
(c)
7 marks

Explain Ratio control with suitable example. 𝐺1 𝐺2 = 1 (𝜏1𝑠 +

1)(𝜏2𝑠 +
1)𝐻 = 1 (𝜏3𝑠 +
1)

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