Split-Range Control System Explained
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It is a control system in which there is a single controlled variable and two or more variables.
manipulated, which must have the same effect on the controlled variable.
To implement this system, it is necessary to share the output signal of the controller with the various
final elements of control.
Example: Reactor that receives a gaseous product A, and outputs a resulting product B.
reaction.
Objective: Maintain the pressure P inside the reactor.
Manipulated variables: inlet valve of A and outlet valve of B.
The output of the pressure regulator PC goes to a selector that is responsible for distributing the action of
control between the two valves V1 and V2.
The policy to be followed is represented in graph 2:
At low pressures, V1 will be fully open and V2 closed.
At high pressures, V1 will be closed and V2 open.
At intermediate pressures, the opening of each valve is determined from the graph.
DUPLEX CONTROL SCHEME OR RANGE CONTROL
PARTY (SPLIT RANGE CONTROL)
In this scheme, the control signal activates two final control elements.
Alternatively, depending on the range in which the error signal is located.
See for example the control system in figure 21.
Fig.21 CONTROL 'SPLIT' FOR THE JACKET TEMPERATURE.
Let's assume that the TC controller is only proportional action. Its output is
feeds two valves. If they are pneumatic valves (3 to 15 psi) their action is
it will calibrate so that the steam valve goes from open to closed according to its input
varies from 3 to 9 psi; and the water valve will go from closed to open as its input changes from 9 to 15
psi.
The system is designed so that the controller's output produces 9 psi when the error is
zero (both valves closed). When varying the temperature, either the valve will open for the
heating or cooling, depending on the sign of the error.
A system similar to the previous one, but in a cascade control scheme.
shown in figure 22. It also requires both heating and
cooling of the reactor. To do this, the pressure range for the valves is separated. These
they operate between 3 - 9.2 psig and 8.8–15 psig. The overlap is used to avoid points
dead.
Figure 22. CONTROL CASCADE WITH SPLIT.
U1Disruptions in the input flows (cold or hot to the jacket).
example T,P
U2Changes produced by heat generation in chemical reactions.