Process Control and Instrumentation MCQs

Welcome to our comprehensive collection of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) on Process Control and Instrumentation, a fundamental topic in the field of Basic Chemical Engineering. Whether you're preparing for competitive exams, honing your problem-solving skills, or simply looking to enhance your abilities in this field, our Process Control and Instrumentation MCQs are designed to help you grasp the core concepts and excel in solving problems.

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Q21.
The transfer function of a first order system is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q22.
The transfer function of a pure dead time system with dead time τd is

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q23.
Which of following error integral is considered as the best criterion in controller settings ?

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (c).C
Q24.
Pick out the symbol for "locally mounted instrument" in instrumentation diagram.

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q25.
Block diagram of a simple standard control system is shown below in the figure. Which of the following statement about the above control system is wrong ?

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (d).D
Q26.
Water is flowing through a series of four tanks and getting heated as shown in figure. It is desired to design a cascade control scheme for controlling the temperature of water leaving the tank 4 as there is a disturbance in the temperature of a second stream entering the tank 2. Select the best place to take the secondary measurement for the second loop.

a.

Tank 1

b.

Tank 2

c.

Tank 3

d.

Tank 4

Discuss
Answer: (c).Tank 3
Q27.
Which is the symbol for "pneumatic control valve" ?

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q28.
Find the ultimate gain and frequency for a proportional controller in the case of a process having the transfer function Gp(s) = 1/(4s + 1)(2s + 1)(s + 1).

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (b).B
Q29.
Find the Laplace transform of the following input function shown in figure.

a.

A

b.

B

c.

C

d.

D

Discuss
Answer: (a).A
Q30.
A control system has the following transfer function. The initial value of the corresponding time function is

a.

1

b.

1/8

c.

7/8

d.

-1

Discuss
Answer: (a).1
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