NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY SILCHAR 9) Use Cayley-Hamilton theorem to find 𝐴99, where 𝐴 = 2

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MID-SEMESTER EXAMINATION –Sept2017 [ ].
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First Semester (M. Tech., Control and Industrial Automation) 10) Consider a system matrix with repeated eigenvalues as 𝐴 = 3
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[ 0 0 1 ]. Consider the structure and find the modal
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matrix.
Answer all questions and to the point.
Figures in the right-hand margin indicate marks. 11) Find the similarity transformation matrix of 𝐴 = 5
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1) Obtain the state model of a system characterised by the 4 [ 0 0 1 ] which will transform it to a diagonal
following differential equations. −6 −11 −6
5𝑦1̈ + 7𝑦2̈ + 6𝑦̇1 + 8𝑦1 = 𝑢1 (𝑡) + 𝑢2 (𝑡) matrix 𝐴̂. Derive the relation between 𝑒 𝐴𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑒 𝐴̂𝑡 . Find
𝑦2̈ + 2𝑦̇ 1 + 5𝑦̇ 2 + 4𝑦2 = 𝑢2 (𝑡) 𝑒 𝐴𝑡 using 𝑒 𝐴̂𝑡 .

2) Comment on the CSC and CSO properties of an LTI system 1 12) Given the time domain specifications, write the steps to find 2
given in TF form. the desired location of controller poles. How to decide the
location of observer poles with justification?
3) Differentiate between an eigenvector and an ordinary vector. 1
13) Write the situations when a lag, lead, lag-lead, lead-lead 2
4) Why is a derivative controller not used aloneqw? 1
controllers are used.
5) An integral action in a PID controller is used to eliminate the 1
14) Prove that the eigenvalues are invariant under similarity 1
SSE. Is it true for any arbitrary set point signal? Justify your
answer. transformation.

6) Sketch the root locus of a unity feedback system with 𝐺 (𝑠) = 2

−𝐾
and justify your answer.
(𝑠+1)

7) Consider a Type 1, 3rd order system without any finite zero. 3

Sketch Nichols plot and show the GM and PM in the plot.
8) 2 2
The transfer function of a first order plant is G ( s) = . It
1 + 2s
is used as a unity feedback system with a proportional
controller of proportional band 100%. Find the steady state
error for a unit step input, and the time constant of the closed
loop system.