Scribd
Upload
11 views5 pages

lab 11

Uploaded by

abdulrehmantareen53
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
11 views5 pages

lab 11

Uploaded by

abdulrehmantareen53
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

(SMME)
NUST

ME-339 Control Engineering Lab


Lab Report 11
Closed Loop Proportional (P) and Integral (I) Control of
Flow

SUBMITTED BY:
Name: Malik Muhammad Farhan
CMS ID: 389829
Section:ME-13A

Session: Fall 2023


Semester: 5th
Objectives:
Objectives:
• To become familiarized with the closed loop control of PID.
• To become familiarized with the working of PID Controller.
• To become familiar with the flow control trainer.

Apparatus Used:
• Flow Control Trainer.
• Leads.
• DMM.

Figure 1. Apparatus Used Figure 2. Required Connection

Circuit Diagram:

Figure 3. Circuit Diagram


Procedure:
P Controller:
1. We begin by establishing a connection between SETPOINT 1 and the input of the PID
section of the interface.
2. Then, establish corresponding connections on the PID interface to ensure closed loops, i.e.
TP12-TP15, TP13-TP10, TP14-TP17.
3. Then, establish a connection between SETPOINT 2 and the input to the water pump driver.
4. Once done, establish the corresponding pins on the water pump driver to ensure closed
loops, i.e. PINS 9-9.
5. Connect the output of the flow sensor interface with the input of the PID Controller.
6. Ensure closed loop connections on the PID Controller, i.e. PINS 1-1.
7. Connect the output of the PID section of the interface with the input to the motorized valve
driver.
8. Connect a DMM to SETPOINT 1, to measure the initial set point to be given to the
controller.
9. Then, rotate the knob of the proportional controller to an appropriate setting, so as to
provide the system with a constant, stabilized, steady-state error.
10. Turn on the apparatus.
11. Connect the DMM with the knob attached at the output of the flow sensor interface to
ensure that the voltage appearing at the output of the interface matches somewhat closely
to the voltage set through SETPOINT 1.

I Controller:
12. We begin by establishing a connection between SETPOINT 1 and the input of the PID
section of the interface.
13. Then, establish corresponding connections on the PID interface to ensure closed loops, i.e.
TP12-TP15, TP13-TP10, TP14-TP17.
14. Then, establish a connection between SETPOINT 2 and the input to the water pump driver.
15. Once done, establish the corresponding pins on the water pump driver to ensure closed
loops, i.e. PINS 9-9.
16. Connect the output of the flow sensor interface with the input of the PID Controller.
17. Ensure closed loop connections on the PID Controller, i.e. PINS 1-1.
18. Connect the output of the PID section of the interface with the input to the motorized valve
driver.
19. Connect a DMM to SETPOINT 1, to measure the initial set point to be given to the
controller.
20. Then, rotate the knob of the integral controller to an appropriate setting, to ensure that the
controller brings the system to zero error, rather slowly.
21. Turn on the apparatus.
22. Connect the DMM with the knob attached to the output of the flow sensor interface to
ensure that the voltage appearing at the output of the interface matches the voltage set
through SETPOINT 1.
Table:
For P Controller of Flow Control Trainer For I Controller of Flow Control Trainer
Time Flow Rate Time Flow Rate
(sec) (LPM) (sec) (LPM)
16.81 1 1.44 1
17.86 2 2.2 2
19.96 3 3.61 3
21.83 4 5.52 4
26.22 5 8.14 5
30.41 5.5 11.68 4.5
34 4.5 15.18 5
37.41 5.5 Table 2. For I controller
40.61 4.5
43.4 5.5
45.9 4.5
47.6 5
50.4 5
Table 1. For P controller

Graph:

Time vs Flow Rate for I Controller


6

4
Flow Rate (LPM)

0
0 5 10 15 20 25
Time (sec)

Graph 1. Time vs flow for P controller


Time vs Flow Rate for P Controller
6

4
Flow Rate (LPM)

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
Time (sec)

Graph 2. Time vs flow for P controller

Result and Discussion:


Once the P controller was turned on to an appropriate setting, it was observed that the system
tended to quickly stabilize the system, to such a state where a steady-state error began to exist
after a rather small period. However, once the I controller was turned on to an appropriate
setting, it was observed that the system tended to slowly pick up the pace to reach the input set
point value, eliminating any errors appearing within the system.

Conclusion:
The primary difference observed between the P controller and I controller, was that when the
former was triggered, the system tended to be stabilized rather quickly, however, it allowed for a
steady-state error to remain at the end. On the other hand, when the I controller was triggered,
the system reached the desired input set point rather slowly, however eliminating any presence of
error.

Safety Precautions:
1. Do not overload electrical outlets.
2. Keep water and other liquids away from electrical equipment.
3. Follow the recommended operating procedures and safety precautions provided by the
instructor.
4. Behavior of electrical hazards.
5. Do not make loose connections.
6. Make sure connections are 100% and ask instructor to check for further procedures.

You might also like