Q.

No
1.

VI sem ECE
Linear and digital control systems
Assignment for Jan-May 2016.
Questions
Find the transfer function, G(s) = Vo(s)/V(s) for each network shown in figure.

2.

Find the overall output for the below block diagram when both R(s) and N(s) are
applied simultaneously.

3.

Using Mason gain formula derive the following transfer function Y(s)/R(s) and
Y(s)/E(s) when N=0 and Y(s)/N(s) when R=0.

4.

For the mechanical system shown, write the differential equations governing the
mechanical behavior of the system.
K1

K2
M1

B1

M2
B2

f(t)

5.

For the block diagram shown, determine the overall transfer function by using block
diagram reduction technique.

6.

Given the set of equations

x1 = -gx2-ix3+ax0
x2 = cx1
x3 = bx1+dx2-hx4
x4 = ex3
x5 = lx4
(i)

Draw the signal flow graph to represent the equations.

(ii)

Identify the input node in the system.

Obtain the ratio x5 / x0 using Masons gain formula in terms of the coefficient
7.

Obtain the state equations of the mechanical system shown.

B1

x1

M1
B2

x2

M2

f(t)

8.

Find the transfer function C(s)/R(s) using block diagram reduction technique

9.

The forward path transfer function of a unity feedback control system is given by

2
. Obtain the expression for unit step response of the system.
s ( s + 3)
For a unity feedback system having forward path transfer function
k
G ( s) =
.
s (1 + 0.6 s )(1 + 0.4 s )
Determine:
i. The range of values of k for stability.
ii. Marginal value of k.
iii. Frequency of sustained oscillations.
Using RH criteria find the range of gain K for the system that will cause the system to
be stable, unstable, and marginally stable. And also frequency of oscillation for
marginal stability.(Assume K > 0)
G ( s) =

10.

11.

12.

Derive the expression for both Bandwidth and Resonant peak Mr for a second order
prototype system with unity feedback .

13.

The closed loop response of a system subjected to a unit step input is

c(t) = 1+ 0.2e-60t 1.2e-10t.
Obtain the expression for the closed loop transfer function. Also determine the
undamped natural frequency and damping ration of the system.

14.

The open loop transfer function of a control system is given by

G ( s) H ( s) =

k
2

s ( s + 6)( s + 4s + 13)

. Sketch the root locus plot and determine the

stability conditions.
15.

For the mechanical system shown write all the governing equations and obtain F-V
analogous circuit.

16.

For the electrical circuit shown in figure obtain the transfer function.

17.

Draw the SFG for the block diagram and find C(s)/R(s) using Masons gain formula

18.

A negative UFB system has OLTF G(s)=K/(S+10). Find K so that damping ratio is
0.5. Also find settling time, natural frequency, peak overshoot and its time of
occurrence and steady state error for unit step input.

19.

Draw the root locus for the unity feedback control system with open loop transfer
function

and also comment on the stability of the closed loop

system.
20.

Draw the root locus for the unity feedback control system with open loop transfer
function

and also comment on the stability of the closed

loop system.
21.

Derive the expression for both Bandwidth and Resonant peak for a second order
prototype system with unity feedback .

22.

For the mechanical system shown in Fig. write all governing equations and obtain
Force-current analogous electric circuit.

23.

Using Routh criterion determine the range of values of k for stability for the following
system.
C ( s)
k
=
2
R( s ) s ( s + s + 1)( s + 4) + k

24.

The closed loop transfer function of certain second order unity feedback control
systems are given below. Determine the type of damping in the system.
a)

C ( s)
8
C (s)
2
C ( s)
2
, b)
, c)
,
= 2
= 2
= 2
R( s ) s + 3s + 8
R( s) s + 4s + 2
R( s) s + 2s + 1
d)

25.

26.

C ( s)
2
= 2
R( s) s + 4

Obtain the response of the feedback system whose open loop transfer function is
3
and H(s) = 1
a) G ( s) =
s ( s + 4)
10
b) G ( s) =
and H(s) = (1+0.1s)
s( s + 3)
The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is

G ( s) =

4
.
s( s + 1)

Determine the nature of response of the closed loop system for a unit step input. Aslo
determine the rise time, peak time, peak overshoot and settling time.
27.

A unity feedback system is characterized by an open loop transfer function

G(s) =

K
s ( s + 10)

Determine the gain K so that the system will have a damping ratio of 0.5. For this
value of K. determine the settling time, peak overshoot and time to peak overshoot for
a unit step input.

28.

Draw the Root locus for OLTF

for unity feedback control

system.
29.

30.

By means of the Routh criterion, determine the stability of the systems represented by
the following characteristic equations. For systems found to be unstable, determine the
number of roots of the characteristic equation in the right half of the s-plane.
a) s6+3s5+5s4+9s3+8s2+6s+4=0
b) s5+4s4+8s3+8s2+7s+4=0
c) s6+s5-2s4-3s3-7s2-4s-4=0
to
Design PD controller for a unity feedback system with a plant
have a damping ratio of 0.8 and settling time of 1 second.

31.

Derive the Transfer function of Type 2 system for pole zero cancellation

32.

A unity feedback system has a plant transfer function of

G ( s) H ( s) =

K ( s + 4)
.
( s 1)( s 2)

a) For K = 8, draw the Bode plot and find therefrom the phase margin and gain
margin.
b) What should be the value of K for a phase margin of 30o and what is the
corresponding gain margin?
33.

The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by

G ( s) =

k ( s + 20)
.
( s + 1)( s + 2)( s + 10)

Construct Bode plot for k = 10. Determine Phase margin, gain margin, phase
crossover frequency and gain crossover frequency.
34.

Draw the root locus for the unity feedback control system with open loop transfer
and also comment on the stability of the closed loop
function

35.

system.
Check the stability of a digital system with characteristic equation
using Bilinear transformation and RH criterion.

36.

For the sampled data control system shown find the range of K for stability using
Jurys stability test

37.

Draw the Nyquist plot for the UFB system having

and find the range of

K for the system to be stable.

38.

Sketch the Nyquist plot for a system with OLTF

39.

Using Nyquist diagram find the range of K for which system remains stable also find
the GM if K=10

40.

The open loop transfer function of an unity feedback system is given by

G ( s) =

k
.
s(1 + 0.02s )(1 + 0.04s)

Draw the Bode plot. Find the gain margin and phase margin. Hence find the value of
open loop gain so that the system has a phase margin of 45o.
41.

For the controller

design a lag compensator using frequency

response method such that the velocity error KV = 20 and Phase margin > 45o
42.

For the system with

design a phase lead compensator to

meet steady state error of 1% and at least 60o phase margin

43.

For the controller

design a lag compensator using frequency

response method such that the velocity error KV = 20 and Phase margin > 45o
44.

For the system with

design a phase lead compensator to meet Kv=20

and at least 50o phase margin.

45.

Using frequency domain approach design a phase lead compensator for a process
in unity feedback control system such that overall
steady state error for unit step input is < 0.01 and Phase Margin is > 40

46.

Derive the transfer function for Type 1 controller used for pole zero cancellation.
Also explain how it can be used for pole zero cancellation of existing system.

47.

Find pulse transfer function of a discrete system having ZOH succeeded by a process
given by

48.

Design PI controller for a unity feedback system with a plant

so

that the steady state error is 5% and system is marginally stable for unit step input.
Also find the frequency of oscillation of overall system response.
49.

For the Discrete control system shown derive the closed loop pulse transfer function
for sampling period T= 1 and T=2 seconds.
r(t)

1
s(s + 1)

ZOH
-

c(t)

.
50.

followed by ZOH design a controller

For a unity feedback system with

D(z) so that the response to the unit step is c(n)=0,0.5,1,1,1 . Given sampling
period T= 1 second using Dahlns algorithm.
51.

Describe PID controller functions along with its characteristics and transfer function.

52.

A discrete negative UFB system has OLTF

in series with a ZOH. If T =

0.1 Sec., using Kalmans algorithm, find the controller transfer function D(z).
53.

Determine D(z) for a digital controller such that the response of the system to a unit
step function will be

54.

. Given

and T= 1 sec.

For given LTI system equation determine characteristic equation, Eigen values, State
transition matrix and transfer function Y(s)/U(s)
And Y = [1 1]X

55.

For the state equation determine the state transition matrix and state vector for t 0 for
unit step input.

56.

u(t)

Derive the transfer function using Dahlins algorithm such that the response of a
.Given the transfer function of the process
system for unit step function is C(t)=1and T= 1sec.

57.

Find the canonical form representation and state transition matrix.

x1. 2 2 3 x1 11
.
1 x 2 + 1 u
x 2 = 1 1
x3. 1 3 1 x3 14

x1
y = [ 3 5 2] x 2
x3

58.

Obtain the STM ((t)) for the state model whose A matrix is given by
1 1
a) A =
,
0 1

59.

1
0
b) A =
,
1 2

1
0
c) A =

2 3

Determine the stability of the system whose A matrix is

0 2
a) A =
, b) A =
1 3

d)

1 1
0 1 , c) A =

1
0
0

A= 0
0
1 , e) A =
2 5 4

0 2
2 0

1
0
0
0
0
1

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