KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY

End Semester Examination

2021
Level : B.E. Course : COEG 401
Year : IV Semester :I
Time : 1 hrs. 20 mins. F.M. : 20

Short questions, Attempt any three questions [3 X 1.5 = 4.5]

1) In the unity feedback system shown in the figure below, determine the value of the derivative
feedback constant a for damping ratio  to be 0.9.

2) Draw the ladder diagram and write assembly code equivalent of the following combination
logic.
Y1 = (( X + X ) + Y ) ( X
1 2 1 3 + Y1 ) + X 4

3) With an appropriate block diagram, explain the working of a digital control system. Explain
the significance of sampling time on the performance of the discretized system.

4) Discretize the following system using ZOH.

0 1  1 
A=  B =   C = 1  D =  0
1 0  0
5) Write down MATLAB program to obtain the transfer function from the state-space
representation of a MIMO system.

Long questions, Attempt any three questions [3 X 2.5 =7.5]

1) Find the state space representation of the system

given in the figure below considering states, X1
and X2, as indicated in the figure. Realize the
state space using Op-Amps.

2) Explain with an appropriate example and necessary graph, how derivative control can aid to
improve transient performance of a typical second-order underdamped system.

3) Using an appropriate example of a non-minimal system, Justify the statement, “Observable form
of non-minimal system is observable but not controllable”.

4) Explain with an example how mutual exclusion can bring deadlock in an OS.

5) Write about the significance of multiplexers and demultiplexers in computer-based

control systems and explain with an appropriate block diagram how they can be used to
reduce system size and complexity.
Design questions, Attempt any two questions [2 X 4 =8]

1) In a conveyor based industrial process control shown in the figure, the objective is to separate
damaged products based on their weight. Conveyor A is used to transport objects to Conveyor
B. Conveyor B separates and places the object in Container A or Container B based on the
weight of the object.

Conveyer A

Container B

Conveyer B

Container A

For above mentioned control objective design the following parameters.

- Sensor selection and placement.
- Actuator selection and placement.
- Selection and design of control system architecture.
- Overall system layout with the placement of sensors, actuators and
controller.
- Control algorithm using conventional and real-time programming.

2) The objective of the below system is to separate grey objects from the production line of
white objects and place them in a separate container.

Camera
Conveyer A

Container B

Motor A

Object
Motor B
sensor A
Object
sensor C
Conveyer B

Object
Container A sensor B

Control Algorithm:
Step1: Move conveyer A until an object is sensed by object sensor A.
Step2: Activate and take input from the camera
 Step3: Move conveyer B to the left if an object is white and move it to the right if an
object is grey.
Step 4: Stop conveyer B if an object is sensed by object sensor B or object sensor C and
return to step 1.
Construct Grafcet diagram and ladder diagram to implement the above control algorithm.
Note:
Output from camera = 1 if an object is grey and 0 if an object is white.
Motor B is controlled by a H-Bridge circuit and moves clockwise and anti-clockwise if
(0,1) and (1,0) is given respectively. The motor stops if (0,0) is given to the circuit

3) A garage door opener is shown in the figure below. The door command is a simple
pushbutton switch, two limit switches (up & down) are used for detecting the position
of the door, a motor for up and down motion and a bulb for safety lighting.

Construct Grafcet diagram and ladder diagram to achieve the below-mentioned task

i. The push-button switch can either close or open the door depending upon the current
position of the door (if opened then close and if closed then open).
ii. Push-button is inactive during up or down motion of the motor.
iii. Once switched on the motor remains on unless the door reaches to the required position.
iv. The safety light remains on until the door is completely closed.