DEPARTMENT OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION

ANDHRA PRADESH
Name : A.CHAKRAVARTHI
Designation : HOD
Branch : AEI
Institute : SGPR Govt Polytechnic, Kurnool.
Year / Semester : V Semester
Subject : Process Control
Subject Code : AEI - 504
Topic : Introduction to Process Control
Duration : 100 Mts
Sub Topic : Introduction to Process Control
Teaching Aids : Diagrams
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 Introduction to Process Control

• Process control is a statistics and engineering discipline

that deals with architectures, mechanisms and

algorithms for controlling the output of a specific process,

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Process control systems can be characterized as
one of the following forms :
• Discrete

• Batch

• Continuous

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Discrete control system :
• Discrete control systems are utilized in the
manufacturing process where the production of
discrete pieces of product are produced.

• Example :- Motion & packaging applications

Production of Automobile parts
Metal stamping

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Batch Control System :-
• Some applications require that specific quantities
of raw materials be combined in specific ways for
particular durations to produce an intermediate or
end result.

• Batch processes are generally used to produce a

relatively low to intermediate quantity of product
per year.

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 Examples of Batch Control System

1. The production of adhesives and glues, which

normally require the mixing of raw materials in a
heated vessel for a period of time to form a quantity
of end product.

2. The production of food, beverages and medicine.

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Continuous Control System :-
• Continuous Control System are used to produce
very large quantities of product per year

• Example : In production of fuels, chemicals and

plastics where continuous control of water
temperature in a heating jacket is necessary.

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 Summary

We have discussed about

• Introduction to process control system

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 QUIZ

1. Continuous process control system is used in

a) To Produce very large quantities

b) To Produce small quantities

c) To Produce discrete pieces of product

d) None of the above

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2. Batch process control system is used in

a) To Produce very large quantities

b) To Produce small quantities

c) To Produce discrete pieces of product

d) None of the above

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