MEE310 - Additional Tutorial Questions 1
Dr. O. A. Oloruntoba
Elizade University
July 1, 2022
Dr. O. A. Oloruntoba MEE310 - Additional Tutorial Questions 1
Question 1
Many luxury automobiles have thermostatically controlled
air-conditioning systems for comfort of the passengers. Sketch
a block diagram of an air-conditioning system where the
driver sets the desired interior temperature on a dashboard
panel. Identify the function of each element of the
thermostatically controlled cooling system.
Dr. O. A. Oloruntoba MEE310 - Additional Tutorial Questions 1
Solution to question 1
Figure: Q1
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Question 2
In the past, control systems used human operator as part of a
closed-loop control system. Sketch the block diagram of the
valve control system shown in the figure below.
Figure: Water Level
Dr. O. A. Oloruntoba MEE310 - Additional Tutorial Questions 1
Solution to question 2
Figure: Q2
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Question 3
In a chemical process control system, it is valuable to control
the chemical composition of the product. To do so, a
measurement of the composition can be obtained by using an
infrared stream analyser, as shown in the figure below. The
valve on the additive stream may be controlled. Complete the
control feedback loop, and sketch a block diagram describing
the operation of the control loop.
Figure: Chemical composition control
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Solution to question 3
Figure: Q3
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Question 4
The accurate control of a nuclear reactor is important for
power system generators. Assuming the number of neutrons
present is proportional to the power level, an ionization
chamber is used to measure the power level. The current io is
proportional to the power level. The position of the graphite
control rods moderates the power level. Complete the control
system of the nuclear operator shown in the figure below and
sketch the block diagram describing the operation of the
feedback control loop.
Figure: Q4
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Solution to question 4
Figure: Q4
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Question 5
The student-teacher learning process is inherently a feedback
process intended to reduce the system error to a minimum.
Construct a feedback model of the learning process and
identify each block of the system.
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Solution to question 5
Figure: Q5
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Question 6
Simplify the block diagram shown below:
Figure: Q5
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Solution to question 6
Figure: Q5
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Question 7
Simplify the block diagram shown below. Obtain the transfer
function relating C(s) and R(s):
Figure: Q5
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Solution to question 7
Figure: Q5
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Question 8
Simplify the block diagram shown below. Then obtain the
closed-loop transfer function C(s)/R(s):
Figure: Q5
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Solution to question 8
Figure: Q5
Dr. O. A. Oloruntoba MEE310 - Additional Tutorial Questions 1