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Process Dynamics and Control

This document provides an introduction to process dynamics and control. It discusses what process dynamics and control involves, reasons why chemical engineers control processes, and necessary terminology to understand process control. Key terms defined include process, controlled variable, setpoint, sensor, controller, manipulated variable, and actuator. An example of controlling an exothermic reaction temperature is also provided. The document concludes with an activity for the reader to identify these elements for a given process.

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Process Dynamics and Control

This document provides an introduction to process dynamics and control. It discusses what process dynamics and control involves, reasons why chemical engineers control processes, and necessary terminology to understand process control. Key terms defined include process, controlled variable, setpoint, sensor, controller, manipulated variable, and actuator. An example of controlling an exothermic reaction temperature is also provided. The document concludes with an activity for the reader to identify these elements for a given process.

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Process Dynamics and Control

An Introduction

1
In this Lecture
1. What Process Dynamics and Control is about?
2. For what reasons do Chemical Engineers
control processes?
3. What are the necessary terminologies that we
need to be familiar with in order to better
understand process control?

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Representations of Process Control
Mediocre Control Better Control

Improved Performance

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MOTIVATION

Exothermic Reaction:
A P

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MOTIVATION

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Terminologies...
Term Definition Example

Process what’s happening 1. Taking a Shower


2. Driving a Car
Controlled Variable the one you want at a 1. Temperature
(CV) set value
2. Speed
Setpoint where you want the 1. Comfort
Controlled Variable to
2. Speed limit
be
1. Skin
Sensor what you use to
2. speedometer
measure the Controlled
You or Your Brain
Variable
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Terminologies...
Term Definition Example

Manipulated Variable what you adjust to


1. Flowrate of hot water
change the Controlled
Variable 2. Gas flow to the engine

Actuator what you use to 1. Hand, Knob, valve


change position
2. Gas Pedal

Disturbance what causes the CV to 1. Flowrate of the cold


leave the setpoint water
2. Someone crossing the
street
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Seatwork
Think of a process and determine which is the
controlled variable, setpoint, sensor, controller,
manipulated variable, actuator, and
disturbance.

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