Linear Control Theory (AAE 2204) RCS
Linear Control Theory (AAE 2204) RCS
Instructions to Candidates:
Answer ALL the questions.
Missing data may be suitable assumed.
1A. Write down the governing differential equations of the system shown figure 1 (03)
in page 2 and find the transfer function X3(s)/X1(s)
1B. Using the block diagram reduction technique, find the C/R ratio for the black (05)
diagram shown in figure 2
1C. A system is described by the following differential equation: (02)
d3y d2y dy d 3x d 2x dy
3
3 2 5 y 3 4 2 6 8 x . Determine the transfer function
dt dt dt dt dt dt
Y(s)/X(s).
2A. Convert the block diagram in the figure 2 to signal flow graph and find the (04)
transfer function.
2B. A unity feedback control system has an open loop transfer function given by, (02)
10
G( s) . Find the rise time and percentage overshoot for a step input
s( s 2)
of 12 units.
2C. The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is given by (04)
100
G( s) . Find the steady state error when it is subjected to the
s( s 1)(s 2)
input, r (t ) 1 2t 1.5t 2 .
3A. Sketch the Bode plot for the following open loop transfer function (04)
30(1 0.1s)
G( s)
s(0.01s 1)( s 1)
3B. Determine the phase margin and gain margin from the plot in 3A. (02)
3C. Sketch the polar plot of the following transfer function (04)
1
G( s)
s( s 4)(s 8)
4A. Consider a unity feedback system with open loop transfer function, (05)
𝐾
𝐺(𝑠) =
𝑠(𝑠 + 8)
Design a suitable lead compensator so that the system meets the following
specifications. I) Percentage overshoot = 9.5%, II) Natural frequency of
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3