PMSO- QUESTION BANK
Ch1 Modeling Aspects
1.1 Describe in detail the principles of formulation of mathematical models BVB- PG 21
1.2 Explain black box model BVB-PG46
1.3 Differentiate between deterministic and stochastic models. BVB-PG15,16
1.4 Give a detail classification of models BVB-PG 40
1.5 Write a note on the transport equations used for modeling. BVB-PG25
Ch2 Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems
Explain the fundamental laws of physics and chemistry with their applications BVB-SECTION2.4.2
2.1
to simple chemical system WHOLE-PG22
2.2 Write the various equations of motion for process modeling BVB-PG24
BVB-SECTION-
2.3 List the various equations for chemical kinetics used in modeling
2.4.2.7 PG29
Ch3 Examples of Mathematical Models of Chemical Engineering Systems
Consider a batch reactor in which the following first-order consecutive
3.1 reactions are carried out. Derive the temperature profiles for the process and LUYBEN-CH3-PG57
metal wall for the batch reactor described above.
Derive the model equations for the system for steady state model and liquid
3.2 LUYBEN-CH3-PG51
and vapour dynamics model
An irreversible, exothermic reaction is carried out in a single perfectly mixed
3.3 CSTR as shown in figure. Derive the model equations with the assumption of a LUYBEN-CH3-PG46
perfectly mixed cooling jacket.
3.4 Derive a mathematical model for a batch reactor. LUYBEN-CH3-PG57
Develop the equations for the series of isothermal, variable holdup CSTRs. List
3.5 LUYBEN-CH3-PG43
all the assumptions with their justifications.
Determine the mathematical model for isothermal CSTR with constant hold-
3.6 LUYBEN-CH3-PG41
up.
3.7 Develop a mathematical model for the batch distillation with holdup LUYBEN-CH3-PG72
3.8 Ideal Binary Distillation Column LUYBEN-CH3-PG64
Ch4 Partitioning and Tearing
4.1 Discuss feature of basic tearing Algorithm (BTA) BVB-12.2.2 PG-319
1
4.2 Explain Partioning and Tearing in detail. BVB-PG305
4.3 Explain sequential and simultaneous modular approach. BVB-CH11- PG297
4.4 Explain equation solving approach in brief. BVB-CH11- PG300
4.5 Write short note on decomposition of networks BVB-CH12
4.6 Signal flow graph BVB-PG314
4.7 The Barkley and Motard Algorithm BVB-PG315
Introduction to Various Professional Simulators and Equation Solver
Ch5
Software
5.1 List the various professional simulators and equation solver software. BVB-CH15
5.2 Describe any one chemical process simulator and its salient features BVB-CH15
Ch6 The Nature and Organization of Optimization Problems
6.1 Examples of applications of optimization EDGER-PG8
6.2 The essential features of optimization problems EDGER-PG14
6.3 The six steps used to solve optimization problems EDGER-PG19
6.4 Obstacles to optimization EDGER-PG26
Ch7 Developing Models for Optimization
7.1 How to build a model EDGER-PG46
7.2 Degrees of freedom EDGER-PG66
Ch8 Basic Concepts of Optimization
EDGER-
8.1 Determination of convexity and concavity & NUMERICAL (4.4)
PG127,128,129
8.2 Construction of a convex region NUMERICAL (4.8 & 4.9) EDGER-PG131
8.3 Write a note on Calculation of extrema ,calculation of a minimum EDGER-PG138,139
EDGER-PG150
Problem 4.38
(4.38)
8.4 Solution book- pg-
93
EDGER-PG151
8.5 Problem 4.45
(4.45)
2
Solution book- pg-
97
Problem 4.48 EDGER-PG151
(4.48)
8.6
Solution book- pg-
99
Ch9 Optimization of Unconstrained Functions
9.1 Scanning and bracketing procedures EDGER-PG156
9.2 Newton's method & numerical (5.1) EDGER-PG158,161
9.3 Finite Difference Approximations to Derivatives EDGER-PG159
9.4 Quasi-newton method & numerical (5.2) EDGER-PG163,163
9.5 Quadratic interpolation & numerical (5.3) EDGER-PG166,168
9.6 Cubic interpolation EDGER-PG169
Ch10 Unconstrained multivariable optimization
Explain Random search and grid search method for unconstrained
10.1 EDGER-PG183
multivariable optimization.
10.2 explain Steepest decsent method with numerical EDGER-PG190
10.3 explain Newton method & numerical (6.3) EDGER-PG197,199
Ch11 Linear Programming (LP) and Applications
7.17 simplex method
EDGAR-PG 260
11.1
EDGAR-PG 260
11.2 7.18 simplex method
3
7.19 simplex method
EDGAR-PG 260
11.3
Ch12 Non Linear Programming (NLP) and Applications
Numerical 8.2 Lagrange multipliers
12.1 EDGER-PG270
Numerical 8.22 Penalty method
12.2 EDGER-PG334
Ch13 Application of Optimizations
13.1 Optimizing recovery of waste heat. EDGER-PG420
13.2 Optimal shell-and-tube heat exchanger design. EDGER-PG422
Explain Optimal design and operation of a conventional staged-distillation
13.3 EDGER-PG443
column.
13.4 write a not on Optimum design of pipe diameter. EDGER-PG461
13.5 FITTING VAPOR-LIQUID EQUILIBRIUM DATA EDGER-PG451
