Control Systems: Structure & Analysis
Control Systems: Structure & Analysis
Control System: Terminology and Basic Structure-Feed forward and Feedback control theory-
Electrical and Mechanical Transfer Function Models-Block diagram Models-Signal flow
graphs models-DC and AC servo Systems-Synchronous -Multivariable control system
PART A
BT Competence
[Link] Questions Level
1. What is a control system? BTL 1 Remembering
2. Construct the block diagram of Closed loop control system? BTL 6 Creating
3. Define transfer function of a system? BTL 1 Remembering
4. Mention the basic elements of translational mechanical BTL 1 Remembering
systems.
5. Point Out the advantages of the closed loop system. BTL3 Applying
6. Outline the Force current analogy for the elements of BTL 2 Understanding
mechanical translational system?
7. What is Synchro? BTL 1 Remembering
8. List theproperties of signal flow graph. BTL 1 Remembering
9. Classify the types of control system? BTL 4 Analyzing
10. Compare the difference between the open loop and BTL 4 Analyzing
closed loop system?
11. Explain the block diagram simplification rule for removing BTL 5 Evaluating
the feedback loop?.
12. Define Non touching loop? BTL 1 Remembering
13. Investigate the basic elements of a block diagram? BTL 6 Creating
14. Give the Force Voltage analogy for the elements of BTL 2 Understanding
mechanical translational system?
15. Evaluate the usage of take off point in block BTL 5 Evaluating
diagram reduction technique?
16. Discuss the Mason’s Gain formula BTL 2 Understanding
pg. 2
17. Analyze the term servomotor. BTL 4 Analyzing
18. Demonstrate the difference between DC servomotor and BTL3 Applying
AC servomotor.
19. How will you reduce two blocks in parallel by BTL3 Applying
applying block diagram reduction technique?
20. Summarize about multi variable control system. BTL 2 Understanding
PART –B
1. Inspect the given system and derive the differential equations BTL 4 Analyzing
governing the system
(i) Mechanical System (7)
(13)
4. (i) State the block diagram reduction rules with example. (7) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Mention in detail about any five terminologies used
in signal flow graph.
(6)
5. Evaluate the transfer function for the given system when BTL 5 Evaluating
the input R is (i)at station I (ii) at station II (13)
10. Demonstrate the usage of Mason’s gain formula to derive BTL2 Understanding
the transfer function of the given graph (13)
11. Apply Masons gain formula to determine the transfer BTL3 Applying
function of the given signal flow graph (13)
12. Obtain the closed loop transfer function of the system from BTL6 Creating
the given Signal Flow graph (13)
13. (i) Explain with a neat block diagram explain the working of BTL2 Understanding
field controlled DC motor as a control system. (7)
(ii)Explain the features of closed loop control system. (6)
14. Narrate about the servomotor used in control system (13) BTL 1 Remembering
PART –C
1. Convert the block diagram shown in figure to signal flow BTL 5 Evaluating
graph and find the transfer function using mason’s gain
formula. Verify with the block diagram approach (15)
2. Simplify the following diagram using block diagram BTL 5 Evaluating
reduction method. Also derive the transfer function of the
same using signal flow graph (15)
10. Classify the system based on the value of damping? BTL 4 Analyzing
11. Discuss about the positional error constant BTL 2 Understanding
(𝑠 + 4)
12. Interpret the type and order of the system
𝐺𝑠𝐻𝑠=
BTL 2 Understanding
𝑠 − 2 (𝑠 + 0.25)
PART –B
1. The unity feedback system is characterized by an open loop BTL 4 Analyzing
transfer function 𝑠 =
𝐾
𝑠(𝑠+10)
. Examine the gain K , so that
the system will have a damping ratio of 0.5 for this value of
K. Examine settling time, peak overshoot and peak time for a
unit
step input (13)
2. Summarize and derive the time domain specifications of a BTL2 Understanding
second order system subjected to a step input (13)
3. (i). Name the various standard test signals? Draw the BTL 1 Remembering
characteristics diagram and obtain the mathematical
representation of all. (7)
(ii). Write the response of undamped second order system for
unit step input. (6)
4. (i). Outline the response of unity feedback system whose open BTL2 Understanding
loop transfer function is 𝐺 𝑠 =
4
and when the
𝑠(𝑠+5)
input
is unit step (7)
(ii).Write the response of critically damped second order
system for unit step input. (6)
5. With a step input of 12 units, for a unity feedback BTL 1 Remembering
𝐺 𝑠 =
10
control system which has an open loop transfer function
Find
𝑠(𝑠+2)
(i) Rise time (3)
(ii) Percentage overshoot (4)
(iii) Peak time (3)
(iv) Settling time (3)
6. The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is BTL 4 Analyzing
given by 𝑠 =
𝐾
𝑠(𝑠𝑇+1)
, where K and T are positive constant.
By what factor should the amplifier gain K be reduced, so
that the peak overshoot of unit step response of the system is
reduced from 75% to 25% (13)
(0.4𝑠+1)
function 𝐺 𝑠 =
7. A UFB is characterized by the following open loop transfer BTL 3 Applying
𝑠(𝑠+0.6)
.
Develop its transient response for unit step input and sketch
the response and also find the maximum overshoot and the
=
corresponding peak time 𝑘(2𝑠+1) (13)
𝑠(5𝑠+1)(1+𝑠)2
8. The forward transfer function . The input BTL 1 Remembering
r(t) = 1 + 6t is applied to the system. Determine the minimum
value of K if the steady state error is to be less than 0.1 (13)
9. Evaluate the expression for steady state error for type 0, type1 BTL 5 Evaluating
and type 2 system for unit step, unit ramp and unit parabola
inputs (13)
10. (i) Find the static error constants for a unity feedback system BTL2 Understanding
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having a forward path transfer function (7)
𝐺𝑠 =
𝑠(𝑠 + 10)
(ii) For the above transfer function, interpret the steady state
errors of the system for the input r(t) = 1 + 2t + t2 (6)
function is 𝐺 𝑠 =
10(𝑠+2)
11. For a unity feedback control system, the open loop transfer BTL 6 Creating
𝑠2 (𝑠+1)
, construct the
3 2 1
(ii)The steady state error when𝑅 𝑠 = − +( )
(i) The position, velocity, acceleration error constants (7)
𝑠 𝑠2 3𝑠3
(6)
12. With suitable block diagrams and equations, examine the BTL 4 Analyzing
following types of controllers employed in control systems
(i) Proportional plus integral control (4)
(ii) Proportional plus derivative control (4)
(iii) PID Controller (5)
𝐺 𝑠 =
20(𝑠+2)
function to get a constant steady stat error. Solve for its value
𝑠 𝑠+1 (𝑠+3)
(i) (7)
𝐺 𝑠 =
10
𝑠+2 (𝑠+3)
(ii) (6)
PART –C
1. The positional control system is shown below BTL 6 Creating
(i) Formulate the response c(t) to unit step input given that
=0.5 (8)
(ii) Estimate rise time, peak time, maximum overshoot and
settling time (7)
=
𝐾𝑠+𝑏
3. Consider a UFB with a closed loop transfer function BTL 5 Evaluating
𝐶(𝑠)
Determine the open loop transfer function
𝑅(𝑠) 𝑠2 +𝑎𝑠+𝑏
G(s). Prove that the steady state error with unit ramp input is
given by (𝑎−𝐾)
𝑏
(15)
4. Summarize the effect of PI, PD and PID controller on the BTL 6 Creating
system performance (15)
𝐶 𝑠 64
system when closed loop transfer function is given by
=
𝑅(𝑠) 𝑠2 + 10𝑠 + 64
𝑘𝑒−0.2𝑠
Given G(s) =
PART –B
1. BTL 1 Remembering
𝑠 𝑠+2 𝑠+8
Draw the Bode plot and find K for the following two
cases:Gain margin equal to 6dB and Phase margin equal to
𝐾
45°. (13)
𝑠 𝑠+2 𝑠+8
2. An UFB system has G(s)= . Design a BTL6 Creating
𝑠 𝑠+3 𝑠+6
.Illustrate a suitable lag-lead
𝑘𝑠 2
5. A unity feedback control system has BTL 1 Remembering
G(s) =
(1+0.2𝑠)(1+0.02𝑠)
, Find the Bode plot.
1
control system has G(s) =
6. Sketch the polar plot and find the gain and phase margin of a BTL 1 Remembering
𝑠2 (𝑠+1)(1+2𝑠)
with unity
feedback. (13)
𝑘
G(S) =
7. Discuss a suitable lead compensator for a system with BTL2 Understanding
𝑠 𝑠+8
to meet the specifications.
𝑘
G(s) = . Select a suitable lag compensator so that
8. A Unity feedback system has an open loop transfer function, BTL4 Analyzing
𝑠(1+2𝑠)
phase margin is 40° and the steady state error for ramp input
is less than or equal to 0.2. (13)
S S+1 S+5
to Satisfy the following
(ii)
(13)
10. Analyze and discuss briefly about the lag and lag-lead BTL4 Analyzing
compensators with examples. (13)
11. Develop the detailed notes on following: BTL3 Applying
(i) Frequency domain specification. (3)
(ii) Derive any two frequency domain specification
5 1+2S
For the𝐺 S =
parameters. (10)
12. BTL2 Understanding
1+4S 1+0.25S
,Show the value of phase
S 1+0.4S 1+0.1S
(13)
14. (i) Write short notes on series compensation. (3) BTL 1 Remembering
(ii) Write down the procedure for designing lead
compensator using bode plot. (10)
PART-C
K
function, G s = . Apply the polar
1. Consider a Unity feedback system has an open loop transfer BTL5 Evaluating
s 1+0.2s 1+0.05s
plot and determine the value of k so that
(i) Gain margin is 18db (7)
(ii) Phase margin is 60 degrees. (8)
k
G S= . Design a lag compensator such that
2. Unity feedback control system having BTL6 Creating
S S+4 (𝑠+80)
the closed loop system will satisfy the following specification
1
Sketch the Polar plot for G S =
𝑠(𝑠+1)(1+2𝑠)
3. and BTL6 Creating
S 1+3S 1+4S
using bode plot. (15)
18. Compare the regions of root locations for stable, unstable BTL 4 Analyzing
and limitedly stable systems.
19. How will you find the angle of asymptotes? BTL1 Remembering
20. Using Routh Criterion, design the stability of the system BTL 6 Creating
s4+8s3+18s2+16s+5=0.
represented by the characteristic equation
PART –B
1. Using Routh criterion, Investigate the stability of a unity BTL 6 Creating
is given by G(s)=
𝐾𝑒−𝑠
feedback control system whose open-loop transfer function
𝑆(S2 +5𝑆+9)
(13)
Routh
Hurwitz criterion. (13)
3. Generate the range of K for stability of unity feedback system BTL 5 Evaluating
𝑘
G(s) =
whose OLTF is
𝑠(𝑠+1)(𝑠+2)
using RH criterion. (13)
4. Identify the range of values of K for stability of unity feedback BTL 1 Remembering
K
functionG S =
system, using Routh stability Criterion whose Transfer
K
function is 𝐺 =
5. Sketch the root locus of the system whose open loop transfer BTL1 Remembering
S S+2 S+4
. Find the value of K so that
the damping ratio of the closed loop system is 0.5. (13)
6. (i) Express the mathematical preliminaries for nyquist BTL4 Analyzing
stability criterion. (6)
(ii) Explain the procedure for Nyquist Stability Criterion. (7)
7. Interpret Routh array and determine the stability of the BTL2 Understanding
K
function is𝐺 𝑠 =
8. Label the Root Locus of the system whose open loop transfer BTL 1 Remembering
S(𝑠2 +6𝑠+10)
. Determine the Value of
K 1+S 2
transfer function is given by G(S) H(S) =
9. Demonstrate the Nyquist plot for a system, whose Open loop BTL3 Applying
S3
.Find
K
transfer function is G(s) H(s) =
10. Analyze the Nyquist plot for the System whose open loop BTL4 Analyzing
S S+2 S+10
Determine the range of K for which the closed loop System
is stable. (13)
11. Using Routh Hurwitz criterion determine the stability of BTL3 Applying
13. Explain briefly about the steps to be followed to construct am BTL2 Understanding
root locus plot of a given transfer function. (13)
14. (i) Write detailed notes on relative stability with its roots of BTL 1 Remembering
S- plane. (7)
(ii) State and explain about different cases of Routh Hurwitz
criterion. (6)
PART-C
𝐾
transfer function 𝐺 𝑆 =
1. A unity feedback control system has an open loop BTL 5 Evaluating
Determine the
𝑆 𝑆2+4𝑆+13
location of
𝐾 𝑆+9
given by 𝐺 𝑆 =
3. The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is BTL 5 Evaluating
𝑆 𝑆2+4𝑆+11
.Sketch the root locus of
the system and also evaluate the system stability with respect
to their location of poles. (15)
1+10𝑆 𝑆−1
values
6.
List the advantages of Sate Space representations? BTL 1 Remembering
(𝑠+𝑎)2
ii)𝐻 𝑠 = 2
𝑠
(4)
BTL 5 Evaluating
𝑠 +𝑤 2
iii)H s =
a
(5)
s2 −a2
(4)
4. Apply the necessary equations to obtain the Z-transform of
ak k+1 k+2
following discrete time sequences.
2!
i) (5)
ak k+1 k+2 k+3 BTL 3
Applying
3!
ii) (4)
ak
k!
iii) (4)
0 1 0 0
A= 0 −1 1 , B= 0 and C= 1 0 0 . Determine the
BTL 4 Analyzing
0 −1 −10 10
Transfer function of the System. (13)
Y(S) 3
6. A System is characterized by the Transfer function
=
U(S) (s3 +5s2 +11 s+6)
. Express whether or not the BTL 2
Understanding
system is completely controllable and observable and
Identify the first state as output . (13)
7. Test the controllability and observability of the system by any
x1 0 0 1 x1 0
one method whose state space representation is given as
x2 = −2 −3 0 x2 + 2 u
BTL 3 Applying
x3 0 2 −3 x3 0
x1
Y = 1 0 0 x2
x3
(13)
−3 below
1 1
8. i) Develop the Transfer function of the matrix from the
A= B= C= 1 1 D=[ 0]
data given
0 −1
(7)
1
Y(S) (s+2)
ii) The Transfer function of a Control System is given by
BTL6 Creating
=
U(S) (s3 +9s2 +26 s+24)
and plan the controllability of
𝑥 2 = 0 −3 1 𝑥2 + 0 u
𝑥 3 −3 −4 −5 𝑥3 1
BTL1
𝑥1
Remembering
Y= 0 0 1 𝑥 2
𝑥3
(13)
10. Research the stability of the digital control system represented
=
−7U z 𝑧
− 1 2(𝑧 − 2)
BTL1 Remembering
𝑦 𝑘 + 2 + 5𝑦 𝑘 + 1 + 6𝑦
13. A discrete system is defined by the difference equation
= s3 +4𝑠2 +2s+1
𝑌 s 10
U s (7)
BTL2 Understanding
ii) Express the state transition matrix for the state model
4 1 −2
whose system matrix A is given by
A = 1 0 2
1 −1 3
(6)
PART-C
1. Construct a state model for a system characterized by
d y d y dy
the3differential2equation
+6 + 11 + 6y + u = 0
dt3 dt2 dt
(15) BTL6 Creating
𝑌 s 10(s + 4)
2. A feedback system has a closed loop transfer function
=
U s 𝑠(𝑠 + 1)(𝑠 + 3)
BTL5 Evaluating
Construct a state model for this system. (15)
𝑐 𝑘 + 2 + 3𝑐 𝑘 + 1 + 2𝑐 𝑘 = 𝑢(𝑘)
3. Estimate the solution of the difference equation
BTL6 Creating
Given that c(0)=1 ; c(1)=-3 ; c(k)=0 for k<0 (15)
4. Write the Z-domain transfer function of following s- domain
𝑘
transfer function.
s(s+4)
i) (5)
(𝑎−𝑏) BTL5 Evaluating
(s+a)(s+b)
ii) (5)
𝑏
s(s+b)
iii) (5)