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Course Title: Learner Name Assessor Unit Code: 21947C Outcome 1 Assessment Title Task No. 1-5 Mr D Crozier Unit title: Instrumentation and Control Principles Level : 4 BTEC HNC Diploma Electrical & Electronic Engineering (ML797) Class : HNC

Process control systems and controllers Written Assignment 2 Vocational Evidence Issue Date Feb. 29th 2012 Review Date Mar. 14th 2011 Date Due Mar. 21st 2012 Date Lecturer submitted Initials

Outcomes Covered
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Criteria Addressed
Pass Pass Pass

1Understand Instrumentation Systems used in Process Control

1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7

2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7

3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7

4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7

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The unit is intended to give students an appreciation of the principles of industrial instrumentation. The unit will also give learners an understanding of the techniques used in industrial process control and enable them to predict controller settings and adjustments required to achieve stability in a control system.

This assignment affords learners an opportunity to document their understanding of process control systems and controllers (Outcome 2)

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You are required to complete the following tasks:

Task 1: Explain the need for process control: LO2 (2.1)

Define process control and explain, in your own words, the need for it.

Task 2: Describe process control terminology: LO2 (2.2)

Describe, in your words, using diagrams where appropriate, the following process control terms:

a) Open loop b) Closed loop c) Two-step Control d) Set point e) Deviation f) Absolute deviation

g) Span h) Proportional control i) j) Integral control Derivative Control

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Task 3: Determine the medium required for successful transmission: LO2 (2.3) In relation to successful transmission:
a) Name the five mediums

b) Choose one of the five medium and explain the associated benefits and limitations c) Suggest factors which may determine the most suitable medium for successful transmission in a process control system.

Task 4: Name sensors, conditioners and display units for a range of specific purposes: LO2 (2.4)

Fig 1: Dry feeder process control system 4

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Hoppers, bins and silos are three container systems used for the storage of bulk solids. Answer the following, with reference to figure 1: a) What type of control is being used to operate the hopper gate? b) What type of sensor could be used to produce the weight signal? c) What type of sensor could be used to produce the speed signal? d) Identify, with diagrams, appropriate display units for this system. e) Comment on forms of signal conditioning/conversion that may be necessary.

Task 5:

Evaluate Tuning Techniques: LO2 (2.5)

Normally all three control terms, proportional, integral and derivative (PID) are available in a process control unit. Each unit must be adjusted to match the characteristics of a particular system. In order to optimise the performance of a system the parameters need to be set using various tuning techniques. a) Document and evaluate the various tuning methods. b) Using a PowerPoint Presentation to explain your answer to part a). (M3)

Task 6:

Describe the control actions required for different systems: LO2 (2.6)

Complete the following for different systems: a) Describe the control action for a simple on-off control system in relation to a typical application. Sketch a time response diagram. b) Describe the control action for a proportional control system in relation to a typical application. Include supporting diagrams.

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Task 7:

Represent Systems using standard diagrams: LO2 (2.7)

Complete the following in relation to standard systems: a) Produce a labelled block diagram of, and the equivalent circuit/wiring diagram for, a PID control system. b) Produce appropriate standard diagrams for a system which incorporates a tacho-generator, and briefly explain its operation.

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Assessment Criteria LO1

General Grading Criteria M 3

Location

Achieved

(Merit) The learners evidence shows that: Present and Communicate Appropriate Findings. A PowerPoint presentation, in relation to tuning techniques, has been delivered using technically accurate language.

Task5 (b)

(Pass) The learner can:

P 2.1 Task 1

Explain the need for process control

Describe process control terminology Determine the medium required for successful transmission Name sensors, conditioners and display units for a range of specific purposes Evaluate Tuning Techniques Describe the control actions required for different systems Represent Systems using standard diagrams

2.2

Task 2

2.3

Task 3

2.4

Task 4

2.5

Task 5

2.6

Task 6

2.7

Task 7

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BTEC HNC Diploma Electrical & Electronic Engineering (ML797) 21947C - Instrumentation and Control Principles Written Assignment 2
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Task Feedback Task 1 (LO2 2.1)

Task 2 (LO2 2.2)

Task 3 (LO2 2.3)

Task 4 (LO2 2.4)

Task 5 (LO2 2.5)

Task 6 (LO2 2.6)

Task 7 (LO2 2.7)

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