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Chapter 1: Introduction to Automatic Control

Chapter 2: Block Diagram & Transfer Function
Chapter 3: Time Response of Control System
3K-DSN-05
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Time: M.M.
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PART - A
1. Attempt all Questions: (2 Marks Questions)
(i) What are the basic elements of a control system?
(ii) What are the types of control systems?
(iii) Draw the general block diagram of a closed-loop control system.
(iv) Define a feedback control system?
(v) What is the type of feedback in the control system?
(vi) What is the self-regulating system?
(vii) Define a linear system? Define Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) System.
(viii) Traffic Light is an example of ………………………………….
(ix) Define open-loop and closed-loop system.
(x) List the advantages and disadvantages of the closed-loop system.
(xi) List the advantages and disadvantages of an open-loop system.
(xii) Define the controlled variable?
(xiii) Define a feedback control system.
(xiv) Define disturbances in a control system.
(xv) Define Laplace Transform and Inverse Laplace Transform.
(xvi) Give Laplace Transform of a Unit Step Signal.
(xvii) Write Laplace transform of 1, 2, 3 and K, (where K is a constant).
Determine Laplace Transform of
(xviii) 𝒇(𝒕) = (𝟏 − 𝟑𝒆−𝒂𝒕 ).
(xix) 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝝎𝒕
(xx) 7 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝝎𝒕 + 𝟓 𝐜𝐨𝐬 𝝎𝒕
(xxi) 𝟓𝒕 + 𝟑𝒆−𝟐𝒕 + 𝒆−𝒕 𝐬𝐢𝐧 𝒕
Find the Laplace Transform of the differential Equation, Assume
initial conditions zero.
𝒅𝟐 𝒚 𝒅𝒚
(xxii) 𝒅𝒕𝟐
+ 𝟔 𝒅𝒕 + 𝟐𝒚 = 𝟖
𝒅𝒊(𝒕) 𝟏
(xxiii) 𝑳 + 𝑹𝒊(𝒕) + 𝑪 ∫ 𝒊(𝒕)𝒅𝒕 = 𝒗𝒊𝒏 (𝒕)
𝒅𝒕
 (xxiv) Define Transfer Function.
(xxv) Define poles and zeros of a transfer function.
(xxvi) Define characteristic equation of a Transfer Function.
(xxvii) Find poles, zeros and characteristic equation of a Transfer function
𝒔(𝒔+𝟏)
given as,
𝒔𝟐 +𝟓𝒔+𝟔
.
(xxviii) Write advantage and disadvantage of transfer functions.
(xxix) Define Transient Response.
(xxx) Define delay-time, rise-time and peak-time, peak-overshoot.
(xxxi) What do you mean by the order of a system?
(xxxii) For a critically damped system the value of damping co-efficient
should be ………………………………
(xxxiii) What is the time-domain specifications?
(xxxiv) What is the damping ratio?
(xxxv) What is system overshoot?
(xxxvi) Define Forced Response and Natural Response.
(xxxvii) What is Time-Constant. What is its significance?
(xxxviii) Given the system, write the output, c(t), in general terms.

Specify the forced and natural parts of the solution.

2. Attempt all Questions: (4 Marks Questions)

(i) Draw the general block diagram of a closed-loop control system, with
a typical example.
(ii) Define a self-regulating system with examples.
(iii) What is feedback and what are its effects.
(iv) State the applications of open-loop and closed-loop control systems.
(v) What is the difference between an open-loop and a closed-loop
system?
(vi) What are the Hardware Elements of a Control System?
(vii) Derive Laplace Transform of Unit-Step Signal.
(viii) Draw the Pole-Zero plot for the Transfer Function,
𝒔(𝒔+𝟏) 𝟏 𝒔 𝒔(𝒔+𝟏)
(a) (b) (c) 𝒔𝟐−𝟔𝒔+𝟐𝟓 (d) 𝒔𝟐+𝟔𝒔+𝟐𝟓
𝒔𝟐 +𝟓𝒔+𝟔 (𝒔𝟐 +𝟐𝟓)
(ix) What are the properties of Transfer Function? Write the procedure for
obtaining Transfer Function. OR explain the significance of Transfer
Functions stating its advantages.

(x) Obtain the Transfer function of the given system:

(a) (b)
(xi) Find the transfer function, Vo(s)/Vi(s) for the given circuit, using mesh
analysis.

(xii) Find the transfer function, VL(s)/V(s) for the given circuit, using mesh
analysis.

(xiii) Explain the following terms Poles, Zeros, Pole-Zero Plot and
Characteristics Equation.
(xiv) Find the Transfer Function of Thermometer system.
(xv) Name any three transient response specifications of the second-order
control system. OR State time-domain specification of a second-order
system.
 (xvi) Comment on different test signals used in the control system. When
are they applied? (OR) Discuss various types of the standard test
signal.
(xvii) Give the mathematical and graphical representation of a ramp input
signal.
(xviii) State advantages and limitations of the time-domain approach.
(xix) Find unit step response of a system with transfer function,
T(s) = 1/ (τs + 1)
(xx) Write the equation for peak time (TP), of the response of the second-
order underdamped system with step input and write the name of
each symbol used in this equation.
(xxi) Match the following:
(a) δ > 1 (overdamped) (i) Complex Conjugate
(b) δ < 1 (Underdamped) (ii) real and different
(c) δ = 1 (Critically damped) (iii) purely imaginary
(d) δ = 0 (Undamped) (iv) real and equal
(xxii) The unit step response of a second-order system exhibits a peak
overshoot of 15%. If the magnitude of the input is doubled, the peak
overshoot will be …………….
PART – B
Attempt all Questions: (20 Marks Questions)
3.
(i) Compare open-loop and closed-loop control systems.
(ii) Draw the block diagram of a servo-mechanism system.
4.
(i) Explain the terms used in a closed-loop system with a block diagram,
by defining the basic types of signals and components.
OR
Write the name of each block and the signal flowing at different
paths(arrows)? Explain each term.
 (ii) Explain the single-capacity and multi-capacity process of
thermometers. (optional)

5. Explain the operation of an Automatic Electric Iron as a closed-loop control

system, using a schematic diagram and block diagram.
6. Explain the operation of a Liquid Level Control system as a closed-loop
control system, using the schematic diagram and block diagram. (optional)
7. Explain the operation of a DC-DC Boost Converter (i.e., Power Electronic
System) as a closed loop control system, using schematic diagram and block
diagram. (optional)
8.
(iii) Find the Transfer Function VL(s)/V(s), the given network.

(iv) Find the transfer function, G(s) = Vo(s)/Vi(s) for the given operational
amplifier circuit. (optional)

9. Draw the free-body diagram and derive differential equation for the spring-
mass-dashpot system.

10.
(i) Explain Laplace Transform. Derive the Laplace Transform of Unit ramp
signal.
(ii) Find the Inverse Laplace Transform of the function,
 𝒔+𝟐
𝑭(𝒔) =
𝒔𝟐 + 𝟒𝒔 + 𝟔
11.Draw block diagram and find Transfer Function for the following:
(a) Mass-Spring-Damper System (b) Thermometer System
12.For a Translational Mechanical System comprised of mass-spring-viscous
damper system, discuss Force-velocity, Force-displacement and impedance
i.e. ZM(s) = F(s)/X(s) relationship.
13.
(i) Derive the expression for the time response of a second-order system
subjected to unit impulse input for Cd > 1 and Cd < 1, where Cd is the
damping ratio. OR derive the expression for the time response of a
second-order system when it is excited by unit impulse input.
(ii) Derive the expression for the rise time (tr).
14.
(i) A unit step-signal is applied to unity feedback system whose open-
loop Transfer Function is given by G(s) = 16/s(s+10). Find the natural
frequency of oscillation.
(ii) A second-order system is given by 25/(s2 + 6s + 25) . Find its rise time,
peak-overshoot, and settling time if subjected to a unit step input.
15.
(i) Derive the expression for the time response of a first-order system
when it is excited by unit ramp input. OR Calculate the Time-response
of the first-order system.
(ii) Calculate M, D, and K. The system was initially relaxed.

16.Solve for x(t) in the system shown in the Figure given below, if f (t) is a unit
step.
17.For the system shown in Figure given below, do the following:

a. Find the transfer function G(s) = X(s)/F(s).

b. Find damping factor (ζ); natural frequency of oscillation (ωn);

Percentage Overshoot (%OS); Settling Time (Ts); Peak-Time (Tp), Rise
Time (Tr) , and Steady-state Response (Cfinal )for a unit-step input