A 5 To 20 Bar Reverse Acting Proportional Pressure Controlle

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Identify the core tasks: The assignment involves analyzing a 5 to 20 bar reverse acting proportional pressure controller with a 4 to 20 mA output. Students are asked to determine the measured pressure that yields an output of 15 mA with a 40% proportional band setting, and to find the proportional band setting that results in an 8 mA output when the measured value is 14 bar and the desired value is 11 bar.

Additionally, the assignment includes analyzing a flow control system controlled by a proportional controller, deriving relationships between flows and controller parameters, calculating specific flow values, and adjusting bias settings to maintain desired flow rates amidst disturbances. Furthermore, it explores the production of proportional action in pneumatic controllers, the construction of P + I + D controllers, the implementation of electronic controllers using operational amplifiers, and the behavior of control systems with offset and disturbance minimization. Finally, the assignment involves analyzing the response of a P + I controller to disturbances, estimating controller parameters for specific responses, and designing control modifications for improved performance.

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The analysis of proportional controllers and their applications in pressure and flow systems are fundamental in process control engineering. The problem involving a 5 to 20 bar reverse acting proportional pressure controller demonstrates key concepts in measurement, proportional band settings, and linear control output. The relationship between the measured pressure and controller output depends on the proportional band and the set point, enabling accurate pressure regulation in industrial systems. To determine the measured pressure when the output is 15 mA and the proportional band is 40%, we utilize the linear relationship linking output current to pressure within the proportional band. The standard formula expresses the output current (I) as a function of the measured pressure (P), the set point pressure (P_set), and the proportional band (PB) percentage.

Given that the output spans from 4 to 20 mA over the pressure range of 5 to 20 bar, the span of current is 16 mA, corresponding to a pressure span of 15 bar. The zero or lower limit of current (4 mA) aligns with the lower pressure (5 bar), while the upper limit (20 mA) aligns with the upper pressure (20 bar). First, we establish the relationship between pressure and output current:

P = P_low + [(I - 4 mA) / 16 mA] * (P_high - P_low)

where P_low = 5 bar, P_high = 20 bar.

Rearranged, the pressure P as a function of I is:

P = 5 + [(I - 4) / 16] * 15

For the first question, when I = 15 mA:

P_measured = 5 + [(15 - 4) / 16] 15 = 5 + (11 / 16) 15 = 5 + (0.6875) * 15 ≈ 5 + 10.3125 = 15.3125 bar

Next, considering the proportional band (PB) of 40%, the span of the controller is 40% of the total pressure range, and the relationship between set point and the measured variable involves the proportional action. When the output is 15 mA, the corresponding pressure measurement is approximately 15.3125 bar.

For the second task, finding the proportional band setting that produces an 8 mA output at a measured pressure of 14 bar when the set point is 11 bar involves understanding how the proportional band affects the output. The desired output current I is 8 mA, and the pressure measurement is 14 bar.

Using the same linear relationship:

I = 4 + [(P - P_low) / (P_high - P_low)] * 16

Plugging in P = 14:

I = 4 + [(14 - 5) / 15] 16 = 4 + (9 / 15) 16 = 4 + 0.6 * 16 = 4 + 9.6 = 13.6 mA

However, since the actual output is desired to be 8 mA at P=14, and the set point is 11 bar, the controller's proportional band setting must be adjusted accordingly. The proportional band (PB) essentially defines the pressure range over which the controller's output varies from its minimum to maximum. To produce an 8 mA output when the measured pressure is 14 bar, we analyze the relation between the error signals and the proportional band to find the suitable PB setting.

Moreover, the impact of the proportional band on the controller's sensitivity necessitates considering the proportional gain (C). The proportional gain relates the output change to the error between the measured value and the set point. By calculating the error and adjusting the proportional band, the controller achieves the desired output at specific measurement points.

In the flow control system modeled by FIGURE 1, the relationship between the output flow Qo and the controlled and uncontrolled flows involves analyzing the flow dynamics and the proportional controller's action. Deriving a mathematical relationship involves applying flow equations, considering the controller's gain, and the biases introduced by the uncontrolled flow (Q2). Assuming the controller's gain (C), the bias (B), and the control error (DV), the flow rate Qo can be formulated as an algebraic combination of these parameters.

Given that Q2 is 3000 m^3/h when Q2 is 1000 m^3/h under a bias B of 1000 m^3/h, and with a proportional band setting of 40%—which implies a certain sensitivity—one can use the proportional control equations to calculate the resulting flow Qo.

Specifically, the flow Qo can be expressed as:

Qo = C * (DV) + B

where DV is the deviation between the desired flow and the actual flow, scaled by the proportional gain C, and B is the bias flow component. Calculations involve considering the proportional band percentage and the desired flow rate, adjusting B and C as needed to meet the flow constraints.

Furthermore, if Q2 varies to 2500 m^3/h, maintaining Qo at the original value involves recalculating the bias B. This adjustment equates to solving the flow equation for B, given the change in uncontrolled flow Q2, and ensuring the control system maintains the set flow Qo.

In pneumatic controllers, proportional action is achieved by varying the output pressure in response to the measured process variable. For a direct-acting pneumatic controller with an output range of 0.2 to 1.0 bar, a typical configuration involves a diaphragm linked with a spring and an input signal. The proportional action is generated by the force balance between the input signal pressure and the spring force, which results in a change in output pressure proportional to the error between measured and set values. Analytically, the output pressure depends directly on the differential between these signals, and the proportional band determines the sensitivity of this relationship.

Mathematically, the output pressure (P_out) can be expressed as:

P_out = P_set + K_p * (P_meas - P_set)

where K_p is the proportional gain. For pneumatic controllers, this gain translates into a ratio of pressure change per unit error, facilitating direct control in analog pneumatic systems.

A combined P + I + D pneumatic or electronic controller is constructed with three distinct sections: proportional action providing immediate correction based on the current error, integral action eliminating steady-state offset by integrating past errors, and derivative action predicting future errors based on error rate change. The construction involves interconnected circuitry—pneumatic chambers or electronic op-amp circuits—each designed to produce the respective control actions, with components tuned to achieve the desired responsiveness, stability, and robustness. These controllers are constructed with correct calibration and parametrization for the stable operation of complex control loops.

Electronic control circuits for difference, integral, and derivative actions use operational amplifiers due to their high gain and stability. The electronic 'black box' that produces ten times the input difference can be realized by an differential amplifier configuration with appropriate resistor ratios. Using two op-amps and five resistors, with resistor values R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, the first op-amp can serve as a difference amplifier, and the second as a gain stage to achieve the desired tenfold amplification.

Proportional-plus-integral (PI) controllers are designed to eliminate offset in the control of flow rates in systems with disturbance Q2. Analysis involves deriving the equations governing the system's response to step disturbances, employing the Laplace equation for control and flow dynamics, and solving for steady-state offset. The inclusion of an integral term ensures zero steady-state error by integrating the error over time, which counters any persistent disturbance.

The response to a step change in input flow Q2 from 1000 to 1200 m^3/h prompts calculations of the error's evolution over time. The offset change (Δθ) due to the disturbance can be quantified by analyzing the difference between the actual and setpoint signals through the control system equations, using Laplace transforms or time-domain simulations. Implementing an integral component in the controller ensures that the offset is progressively minimized as the process responds, ultimately stabilizing near the setpoint.

Estimating the parameters for a P + I + D controller based on the plant response involves applying the 'Quarter Amplitude Response Method,' where the proportional gain is set to achieve a quarter of the ultimate response amplitude, and the controller's integral time and derivative time are tuned accordingly. Using plant response data, the proportional gain, integral time, and derivative time values are calculated, usually with the aid of response plots and stability criteria. The ultimate cycle method involves inducing sustained oscillations to determine the critical gains and tuning parameters, enabling the design of a well-optimized P + I + D controller.

In conclusion, understanding the principles and mathematics underlying proportional, integral, and derivative control actions enhances the ability to design and tune control systems. Proper application of these principles ensures stability, accuracy, and robustness in process control systems, maintaining desired process variables with minimal disturbance influence and offset.

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