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INSTRUCTIONS
(1) Assume appropriate data and state your reasons
(2) Marks are given to the right of every question
(3) Draw neat diagrams wherever necessary


1 (a) Discuss characteristics of different discontinuous controller mode in detail.
7 M
1 (b) Explain following terminology with reference to process industry (i) Process Lag (ii) Control Lag (iii) Cycling (iv) Dead time
7 M

2 (a) Explain PI and PD controller modes, give the reason why Derivative controller is not used alone.
7 M
Answer any two question from Q2 (b) or Q2 (c)
2 (b) What do you mean by distributed control system? Explain the hierarchical structure of DCS in detail with a neat diagram.
7 M
2 (c) (i) List the advantages of Automation.
4 M
2 (c) (ii) Explain the Evolution of DCS.
3 M

Answer any two question from Q3 (a), (b) or Q3 (c), (d)
3 (a) Explain in detail with suitable diagram, Direct Digital Control.
7 M
3 (b) Draw and explain the block diagram of PLC.
7 M
3 (c) Explain basic block diagram of process control loop.
7 M
3 (d) Write a short note on Field Station.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q4 (a), (b) or Q4 (c), (d)
4 (a) Explain generalized Automation and Production Systems and their Classification.
7 M
4 (b) Explain in detail the input-output module used in PLC.
7 M
4 (c) Draw the ladder diagram using timer block to turn on the motor after the delay of 5 seconds after pressing start switch, and turn on the lamp after the delay 5 seconds when the motor is OFF. Motor should be OFF after delay of 3 seconds when stop switch is tuned ON.
7 M
4 (d) Describe each component of supervisory digital control with suitable diagram.
7 M

Answer any two question from Q5 (a), (b) or Q5 (c), (d)
5 (a) Explain Timer and Counter instructions with timing diagram for PLC.
7 M
5 (b) Explain the concept of SCADA with a neat diagram in detail.
7 M
5 (c) Develop a ladder diagram for bottle filling conveyor belt.
7 M
5 (d) Explain the concept of networking in DCS. Also explain various network topologies.
7 M



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