B.E.

(ECE) 6th Sem

Control Systems
Note:- Attempt five questions in all selecting at least two questions from each part.

PART-A
Q.1 Discuss the following with the help of examples, bringing out the differences: a) Open loop and closed loop systems b) Linear versus non linear systems c) Time invariant versus time varying systems d) Continuous versus discrete time systems (4x5)

Q.2 a) Write the differential equations governing the behavior of the mechanical system shown in the following figure. Also obtain an analogous electrical circuit based on force-current analogy: (10)

b) Obtain the overall transfer function C/R from the following signal flow graph

(jk

Q.3 a) Explain State variables and state vector.

(4)

b) Discuss the properties of state transition matrix. (4) c) Consider the following system:
x1 1 0 x 2 = 1 1 x1 1 x 2 + 0 u

(12)

Where u is unit step input. Compare the solution of this equation assuming conditions to be: x0 = 0
1

Q.4 a) Discuss the design specifications of a second order system.

(6)

b) What do you understand by absolute and relative stability. equation S3 + 3(K+1)S2 + (7K+5)S + (4K+7) = 0 has roots more negative than S = -1. (10)

(4)

c) Determine the range of values of K (K>0) such that the characteristic

PART-B
Q.5 The characteristic equation of a feedback control system is S4 + 3S3 + 12S2 + (K-16)S + K = 0. Sketch the root locus plot for 0<K< and show that the system is conditionally stable (stable for only range of Gain K). Determine the range of gain K for which the system is stable. (20)

Q.6 a) Discuss the relation between time and frequency responses for second order systems. (8) b) Sketch the Bode plots for the system with following transfer function: G(S) = {75(1+0.25)}/{S(S2 + 16S + 100)} Also determine the gain cross over frequency. (12)

Q.7 a) Why is the necessity of compensation? Explain.

(5) (15)

b) Discuss the steps in the design of log compensator.

Q.8 Write short notes on the following:

(20)

a) Error Detectors and potentiometers. b) Servomotors c) Tachogenerators d) Stepper Motors.

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