Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2025 examination

GTU 3170513 Process Modelling, Simulation and Optimization Summer 2025 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Chemical Engineering · Semester 7 · Subject code 3170513
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Total
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 the uses of mathematical models.
(b)
4 marks
Compare linear model and non linear model.
(c)
7 marks

Find the minimum of the function f(𝒙) = 0.65 – 𝟎.𝟕𝟓 𝟏+𝒙𝟐 - 065𝒙 𝐭𝐚𝐧−𝟏 𝟏 𝒙 Use Quasi Newton method with the starting point 𝒙𝟏 = 𝟎. 𝟏 and step size ∆𝒙 = 0.01 in central difference formula use ε = 0.01 for checking the convergence.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain equation oriented mode in simulation.
(b)
4 marks
Describe any one chemical process simulator and its salient features.
(c)
7 marks

A fluid of constant density ρ is pumped into a cone-shaped tank of total volume H 𝜋R2/3. The flow out of the bottom of the tank is proportional to the square root of the height h of liquid in the tank. Derive the equations describing the system.

(c)
7 marks
Benzene is nitrated in an isothermal CSTR in three sequential irreversible reactions:

Assuming each reaction is linearly dependent on the concentrations of each reactant, derive a dynamic mathematical model of the system. There are two feed streams, one pure benzene and one concentrated nitric acid (98 wt %). Assume constant densities and complete miscibility.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State objective functions in terms of the adjustable variable for chemical reactor.
(b)
4 marks
Discuss Distributed V/S Lumped Parameter models.
(c)
7 marks

A manufacturer produces three types of plastic fixtures. The time required for molding, trimming, and packaging is given in Table. (Times are given in hours per dozen fixtures). Use simplex method and find how many dozen of each type of fixture should be produced to obtain a maximum profit? Process Type A Type B Type C Total time available Molding 1 2 2 12000 Trimming 2 3 2 3 1 4600 Packaging 1 2 1 3 1 2 2400 Profit Rs. 11 Rs. 16 Rs. 15 -

(a)
3 marks
Classify the methods to solve unconstrained multivariable problems.
(b)
4 marks

Explain the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry with their applications to simple chemical systems.

(c)
7 marks

Using Hooke-Jeeves method minimize Z = f(x,y) = (x²+y-11)² + (x+y²-7)². Take initial point x(0) = (x(0), y(0)) = (0,0) and increment vector ∆ = (0.5 , 0.5).

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
State objective functions in terms of the adjustable variable for chemical reactor.
(b)
4 marks
Write short note on decomposition of networks.
(c)
7 marks

Use Lagrange Multipliers to find the global maximum and minimum values of f(x,y) = x² + 2y² - 4y subject to constraint x² + y² = 9.

(a)
3 marks
Explain primal-dual relationship in LP Problem.
(b)
4 marks
Explain black box model.
(c)
7 marks
Find the quadratic approximation to 𝒘 at the point (1, 0, 2).

𝒘 = 𝒙 𝐬𝐢𝐧(𝒚) + 𝒚2 + 𝒙𝒚𝒛 + 𝒛

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain Random search method and its significance.
(b)
4 marks
Draw the flow chart for implementing Fibonacci method.
(c)
7 marks
Explain mathematical modelling of ideal binary distillation column.
(a)
3 marks
Explain digraph and signal flow graph, with diagram.
(b)
4 marks

Define the different measures of profitability/economic performance along with their significance.

(c)
7 marks
List the structural components of general purpose sequential modular program.

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