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    This document is an exam for a course on Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization. It contains 5 questions asking students to: 1. List applications of optimization in chemical engineering, minimize the area of a poster with given dimensions, and explain the steps for solving optimization problems. 2. Minimize a quadratic function using the quasi-Newton method, explain conditions for an extremum, and minimize another function using Newton's method. 3. Explain equation solving approaches, black box models, and classify models in detail. Alternatively, compare lumped and distributed parameter models and linear and nonlinear models, and explain partitioning, tearing and sequential modular approaches. 4. Classify methods to solve unconstrained problems,

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    This document is an exam for a course on Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization. It contains 5 questions asking students to: 1. List applications of optimization in chemical engineering, minimize the area of a poster with given dimensions, and explain the steps for solving optimization problems. 2. Minimize a quadratic function using the quasi-Newton method, explain conditions for an extremum, and minimize another function using Newton's method. 3. Explain equation solving approaches, black box models, and classify models in detail. Alternatively, compare lumped and distributed parameter models and linear and nonlinear models, and explain partitioning, tearing and sequential modular approaches. 4. Classify methods to solve unconstrained problems,

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    This document is an exam for a course on Process Modeling, Simulation and Optimization. It contains 5 questions asking students to: 1. List applications of optimization in chemical engineering, minimize the area of a poster with given dimensions, and explain the steps for solving optimization problems. 2. Minimize a quadratic function using the quasi-Newton method, explain conditions for an extremum, and minimize another function using Newton's method. 3. Explain equation solving approaches, black box models, and classify models in detail. Alternatively, compare lumped and distributed parameter models and linear and nonlinear models, and explain partitioning, tearing and sequential modular approaches. 4. Classify methods to solve unconstrained problems,

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    Seat No.: ________ Enrolment No.

    ___________

    GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY


    BE - SEMESTER– VIII (New) EXAMINATION – WINTER 2019
    Subject Code: 2180503 Date: 29/11/2019
    Subject Name: Process Modeling, Simulation & Optimization
    Time: 02:30 PM TO 05:00 PM Total Marks: 70
    Instructions:
    1. Attempt all questions.
    2. Make suitable assumptions wherever necessary.
    3. Figures to the right indicate full marks.

    MARKS
    Q.1 (a) List the applications of optimization in chemical process 03
    engineering.
    (b) A poster is to contain 300 cm2 of printed matter with 04
    margins of 6cm at the top and bottom and 4cm at each
    side. Find the overall dimensions that minimize the total
    area of the poster.
    (c) Explain the six steps for solving optimization problems. 07
    List the general obstacles to solve optimization
    problems.

    Q.2 (a) Minimize the quadratic function f(x) = x2 - x by Qausi 03


    Newton method. Use the range of -3 to +3
    (b) Explain the necessary and sufficient conditions for an 04
    extermum of an unconstrained function.
    (c) Minimize f(x) = x4 - x + 1 using Newton's method. Take 07
    any suitable initial guess. Show at least 4 iterations.
    OR
    (c) Explain the steps for finding the optimum L / D ratio for 07
    a pressurizes cylindrical storage vessel. List all the
    variables and the important assumptions.
    Q.3 (a) Explain equation solving approach in brief. 03
    (b) Explain black box model. 04
    (c) Give a detail classification of models. 07
    OR
    Q.3 (a) Compare lumped parameter model and distributed 03
    parameter model.
    (b) Compare linear and non linear model. 04
    (c) Explain partitioning ,tearing, sequential modular 07
    approach.
    Q.4 (a) Classify the methods to solve unconstrained problems. 03
    (b) Explain Random search and grid search method for 04
    unconstrained multivariable optimization.
    (c) What is linear programming ? State the linear 07
    programming in standard form and write down its
    application in chemical industries.
    OR
    Q.4 (a) List out essential features of optimization. 03
    (b) Determine convexity or concavity for the following 04
    function, f(x) = 2x12 - 3x1x2 + 2x22
    (c) Discuss the optimizing recovery of waste heat with 07
    suitable figure and equations.
    1
    Q.5 (a) List the various professional simulators and equation 03
    solver software.
    (b) Explain modular approach in brief. 04
    (c) Describe any one chemical process simulation and its 07
    silent features.
    OR
    Q.5 (a) Define , simulation, optimization and tearing. 03
    (b) Differentiate between steady state and dynamic 04
    simulation.
    (c) Explain what are the obstacles towards solving 07
    optimization problems.

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