Module 3 : Dynamic behavior of Chemical Processes

Lecture 1 : Laplace Transform

III.1.3 Laplace transform of a few basic functions

The Fig. III.1 shows a few basic functions which are frequently used in process control applications

(a) Step function

(b) Ramp function

(c) Pulse function

(d) Impulse function

Fig. III.1: Few basic functions which are frequently used in process control applications

Step function : See Fig. III.1(a) for the schematic of a step function