Exercise 2: Simple Processes

Devise suitable control schemes for the following processes.


Process 1

A reactor product stream goes into an open atmospheric storage tank where it is analysed continuously. On the basis of this analysis, the amount of material recycled back to the reactor is adjusted. The remainder is sent on to to final product distillation.


Process 2

A centrifugal gas compressor must be operated with a certain minimum flowrate, otherwise it will surge. This is generally achieved by bypassing gas from the compressor discharge back to inlet suction. It is also necessary to control the pressure from the compressor system to downstream equipment.


Process 3

A furnace operating at ambient pressure is fed with natural gas from a high pressure main and air via a blower. It is necessary to control the temperature of the flame and the composition of the flue gas.


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