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CONTROL 2 Formula sheet 4

1.5 hrs
CODE: PSC260S/261S DATE: 14th March 2023 MARKS:
(50 = 100 %)

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING AND THE BUILT

ENVIRONMENT
ASSESSMENT ONE-MEMO

COURSE : NATIONAL DIPLOMA ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

EXAMINER : Dr. Tshemese-Mvandaba & Mr.
Abrahams
MODERATOR (INTERNAL) : Dr. Q. Bart
MODERATOR (EXTERNAL) : Mr. C. Gumede

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

• Full Marks = 100%

• Formula sheet is provided
• Drawings may be done in pencil
• This is a closed book test

• All questions need to be answered

• All calculation need to be shown to support your answers
• All calculations must in engineering notation and to the 2nd decimal point (Note!!)
REQUIREMENTS

• Calculator, Rubber, Pencil, Pen and Ruler.

Initials & Surname: Student Number:

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Question 1: Theory [10]
1.1 Draw a simple closed loop control system and discuss all the important elements.
(5)
Solution

typical industrial example (3)

Solution
Closed Loop System Advantages (Any one of the following):

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1.3 Discuss the term “Open-loop control system” and give an example. (2)

Question 2: System Modeling & Time Response [29]

2.1 Given the following linear, time-invariant differential equation:

𝒅𝒅𝟑𝟑 𝒅𝒅𝟐𝟐 𝒅𝒅 𝒅𝒅
𝟑𝟑
𝑐𝑐(𝒕𝒕) + 14 𝟐𝟐
𝑐𝑐(𝒕𝒕) + 𝟓𝟓6 𝑐𝑐(𝒕𝒕) + 64𝑐𝑐(𝒕𝒕) = 32 𝒓𝒓(𝒕𝒕) + 𝟔𝟔4𝒓𝒓(𝒕𝒕)
𝒅𝒅𝒕𝒕 𝒅𝒅𝒕𝒕 𝒅𝒅𝒅𝒅 𝒅𝒅𝒅𝒅
find the transfer function that corresponds to this differential equation (4)

Solution

2.2 The system is represented by the following transfer function, expand, and derive the
system response, y(t) when the system is subjected to a unit step input, r(t). Assume zero
initial conditions (7)
𝑌𝑌(𝑠𝑠) 3
= 2
𝑅𝑅(𝑠𝑠) 𝑠𝑠 + 2𝑠𝑠 + 5

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 Solution

2.3 Determine the transfer function, Vo(s)/Vi(s) for the operational amplifier shown in Figure
2.1 (8)

FIGURE 2.1

Solution

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2.4 For the system shown below, determine the following:
400
𝐺𝐺(𝑠𝑠) = 𝑠𝑠2 +16𝑠𝑠+400,

2.4.1 Natural Frequency (𝑤𝑤𝑛𝑛 ), (1)

2.4.2 Damping ration (𝜀𝜀), (2)
2.4.3 percent overshoot (%𝑂𝑂𝑂𝑂), (2)
2.4.4 rise time (𝑇𝑇𝑟𝑟 ), (2)
2.4.5 peak time (𝑇𝑇𝑝𝑝 ), (2)
2.4.6 settling time (𝑇𝑇𝑠𝑠 ) (1)

Solution

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Question 3: Block Diagram Reduction [11]

3.1 For the diagram in Figure 3.1 determine the Transfer function. Show all steps by
redrawing each step reduction (7)

FIGURE 3.1

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3.2 Reduce the block diagram shown in Figure 3.2 to a single transfer function (4)

FIGURE 3.2

Solution:

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