Chapter 6, Problem 6.17E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The value of maximum variation at the outlet temperature should be determined. Refer to the given transfer function equation: $\frac{\text{T'}\left(\text{s}\right)}{{\text{T'}}_{\text{1}}\left(\text{s}\right)}\text{=}\frac{\text{3}\left(\text{2-s}\right)}{\left(\text{10s+1}\right)\left(\text{5s+1}\right)}$.

Concept introduction:

A transfer function model characterizes the dynamic relationship of two process variables:

1. A dependent variable (or output variable).
2. An independent variable (or input variable).

Transfer function models are only directly applicable to processes that exhibit linear dynamic behavior, such as a process that can be modeled by a linear ODE. If the process is nonlinear, a transfer function can provide an approximate linear model.