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This document contains 17 questions regarding Laplace transforms, transfer functions, and modeling dynamic systems. The questions cover topics such as: determining Laplace transforms of time domain variables; using partial fraction expansion to compute inverse Laplace transforms; using the Heaviside expansion method; calculating initial and final values; deriving transfer functions for systems including reactors, surge tanks, and continuous stirred tank reactors; determining parameters from step response data; and analyzing parameters for first and second order systems.

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Tutorial 3

This document contains 17 questions regarding Laplace transforms, transfer functions, and modeling dynamic systems. The questions cover topics such as: determining Laplace transforms of time domain variables; using partial fraction expansion to compute inverse Laplace transforms; using the Heaviside expansion method; calculating initial and final values; deriving transfer functions for systems including reactors, surge tanks, and continuous stirred tank reactors; determining parameters from step response data; and analyzing parameters for first and second order systems.

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BNQ 30703 SEM1 20232024

Tutorial 3

Q1 Determine the Laplace transform of a time domain variable 2y(t).


𝑑2 𝑓
Q2 Determine the Laplace transform of a time domain variable with f(0) = 1 and f’(0)
𝑑𝑡 2
=2
Q3 Use partial fraction expansion to compute the inverse Laplace Transform of 𝑍(𝑠) =
32
𝑆 2 +4𝑆

Q4 Use partial fraction expansion to compute the inverse Laplace Transform of 𝑌(𝑠) =
32
𝑆 3 +12𝑆 2 +32𝑆

Q5 Use Heaviside Expansion method to compute inverse Laplace Transform of 𝑌(𝑠) =


32
𝑆 2 +5𝑆+4

Q6 Use Heaviside Expansion method to compute inverse Laplace Transform of 𝐹(𝑠) =


𝑆+3
𝑆(𝑆 2 +2𝑠+1)

(𝑆+3)
Q7 Calculate the initial value and final value of 𝑌(𝑠) = 𝑠(2𝑠+5)(3𝑠+6)

Q8 Two reactors are operated in parallel and the output of each is mixed in a blending tank.
The inputs (U1 and U2) are cooling jacket temperatures. The reactor outputs (X1 and X2)
are reactor concentrations that are mixed (X3) and blended (Y).

i) What is the expression for reactor outlet X2 in terms of input U2?


ii) What is the expression for the mixed reactor outlet X3 in terms of inputs U1 and
U2?
iii) What is the expression for the blender outlet Y in terms of inputs U1 and U2?
Q9 Outline two requirements to obtain a transfer function.
5(𝑆+1)
Q10 Determine the gain of the transfer function 𝐺(𝑠) = (𝑆+3)2

Q11 A simple surge tank with fixed valve on the outflow line is illustrate in Figure below.
BNQ 30703 SEM1 20232024

If the outflow rate is proportional to the square root of the liquid height, and unsteady-
state model for the level in the tank is given by:
𝑑ℎ
𝐴 = 𝑞𝑖 − 𝐶𝑣 ℎ1/2
𝑑𝑡
i) Derive the Transfer Function for H’(s)/Qi(s). Ensure that the Transfer Function
is derived in standard gain/time constant form.
ii) Derive the Transfer Function for Q’(s)/Qi’(s). Ensure that the Transfer Function
is derived in standard form.
Q12 Consider a constant-volume continuous stirred tank reactor (CSTR) shown in Figure
below,

The following reaction takes place isothermally in the CSTR.


R→P
with the reaction rate being first order in both directions: r1=k1CR. The inlet
concentration of the reactant CRO is the input of the system, the concentration of product
Cp is the output of the system.
i) Derive the mole balances of the CSTR in-terms of dCR/dt and dCP/dt
ii) Derive the transfer function of the CSTR in-terms of CR’(s)/CRO’(s) and
CP’(s)/CRO’(s)
Q13 Considering the same design in Q12, however, the reaction in this case is reversible and
takes place isothermally in the CSTR.
BNQ 30703 SEM1 20232024

i) Derive the mole balances of the CSTR in-terms of dCP/dt.


ii) Derive the transfer function of the CSTR in-terms of and CP’(s)/CRO’(s).
Q14 Considering your system having first order Transfer Function model as below:
G(s) =
What is the value of y(t) at two-time constants t=2τ? consider a step input of u(t) =1.
Q15 A first-order linear system with time delay is a common empirical description of
many stable dynamic processes.

Time
delay

i) Determine the value of Kp that best fits the step response data.
ii) Determine the value of θp (dead time, or time delay) that best fits the step
response data.
iii) Determine the value of τp that best fits the step response data. Note: the time to
reach 63.2% of the response does not include the time delay.
Q16 The first order equation for block diagram below has the form of c(t) = K(1-𝑒 −𝑡′𝜏 ).

Using figure below, find the parameters K and 𝜏 of the transfer function.
BNQ 30703 SEM1 20232024

Q17 The figure below shows the unit-step-response of a second order system.

i) Determine the value of Kp that best fits the step response data.
ii) Determine the value of θp (dead time, or time delay) that best fits the step
response data.
iii) Determine the value of τs
iv) Determine the period of oscillation P

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