VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM NAGAR, KATTANKULATHUR-603 203
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING

IC6501CONTROL SYSTEMS
QUESTION BANK
UNIT I SYSTEMS AND THEIR REPRESENTATION
PART A (2 MARKS)
1. List the advantages of closed loop system over open loop system.(BTL1)
2. Formulate the force balance equation for ideal dash pot and ideal spring.(BTL6)
3. What are the basic elements in control systems?(BTL1)
4. Define transfer function.(BTL1)
5. Draw the electrical analog of a thermometer with neat diagram. (BTL3)
6. Analyze the need of electrical zero position of a synchro transmitter. (BTL4)
7. The open loop gain of a system increases by 25%. Calculate the change in the closed
loop gain assuming unity feedback.(BTL3)
8. Develop Masons gain formula to find the system transfer function. (BTL6)
9. Explain the aligned position of a Synchro pair.(BTL5)
10. Compare Signal Flow Graph approach with block diagram reduction technique of
determining transfer function.(BTL4)
11. Can we use servomotor for position control? Support the answer with necessary
details.(BTL5)
12. Give the reason for preferring negative feedback control system.(BTL2)
13. List the basic elements for modeling in mechanical translational system.(BTL1)
14. List the basic elements for modeling in mechanical rotational system.(BTL1)
15. Compare open loop and closed loop system. (BTL4)
16. Define linear system.(BTL1)
17. Describe the principle of superposition. (BTL2)
18. Distinguish sink and source.(BTL2)
19. Classify major types of control systems based on feedback. (BTL3)
20. Discuss any one application of synchro. (BLT2)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 1

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

PART B (16 MARKS)

1.

2.

(i)

Explain open loop and closed loop control systems with examples.(BTL5)

(8)

(ii)

Derive the transfer function of an armature controlled DC servo

motor.(BTL1)

(8)

(i)

For the mechanical system shown in fig.

(i) Draw the mechanical network in diagram and hence express the (6)
behavior of the system as differential equations. (BTL2)
(ii) Show the given mechanical system as the force voltage and force (4)
current analogous electrical circuits.(BTL3)

3.

4.

(ii)

For a non-unity negative feedback control system whose open loop transfer
function is G(S) and feedback path transfer function is H(S), Express the
control ratio using Masons Gain formula.(BTL2)

(6)

(i)

With neat diagrams,Discuss the working of AC servo motor. (BTL2)

(8)

(ii)

DevelopTransfer function of field Controlled DC servo motor.(BTL6)

(8)

For the block diagram shown in fig

(i)
(ii)

Convert in to simple loop using Block Diagram Reduction Method. (BTL4)

Apply Signal flow graph method and verify the transfer function obtained
using (i) (BTL3)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

(8)
(8)

Page 2

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

5.

For the mechanical system shown in fig.

Draw the mechanical network in diagram and hence express the behavior of
the system as differential equations. (BTL2)
Show the given mechanical system as the force voltage and force current
analogous electrical circuits.(BTL3)

(8)

(i)

Develop the transfer function using Masons Gain formula for the system
given.(BTL6)

(8)

(ii)

Describe the construction and working principle of Synchro with neat sketch.
(BTL1)

(8)

(i)

Write the differential equation governing the behavior of the Mechanical

(10)

(i)
(ii)

6.

7.

Dept. of EIE

(8)

System shown in Fig. and Express the transfer function as the ratio of
displacement to force. (BTL2)

(ii)

Describe the mathematical modeling of fundamental component of

(6)

mechanical translational system. (BTL1)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 3

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

8.

Dept. of EIE

Formulate the transfer function for the block diagram shown in Figure.
(i)
(ii)

using the block diagram reduction technique.

using Masons Gain Formula.(BTL6)

(8)
(8)

9.

(i)

Describe the Mathematical Modelling of fundamental component of

(6)

mechanical rotational system. (BTL1)

10.
11.

(ii)

Describe how a Synchro works as error detector with neat diagram.(BTL1)

(10)

(i)

Explain all the properties of signal flow graph.(BTL4)

(6)

(ii)

Summarize the rules followed in block diagram reduction techniques.(BTL5)

(10)

(i)

Describe the mathematical modeling of thermal system consists of a

(6)

thermometer inserted in a liquid bath. (BTL1)

(ii)

Explain with an example why closed loop systems are preferred over open

(10)

loop system.(BTL5)
12.

13.

14.

(i)

Develop the transfer function of AC servo motor. (BTL6)

(8)

(ii)

With neat diagram, explain the working principle of field Controlled DC servo
motor. (BTL2)

(8)

(i)

Derive the Transfer Function of thermal system consists of a thermometer

inserted in a liquid bath. (BTL3)

(8)

(ii)

Compare DC motor and DC Servomotor and list out the applications of DC

servomotor. (BTL 4)

(8)

(i)

List out the assumptions made in ideal thermal system.(BTL1)

(4)

(ii)

Write the basic requirements of servomotors.(BTL1)

(4)

(iii)

What is analogous system? Compare Mechanical and Electrical analogous

system. (BTL4)

(8)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 4

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

UNIT II- TIME RESPONSE

PART A (2 MARKS)
1. For a system described by C ( S )
R(S )

16
S 2 8S 16

Find the nature of the time response.(BTL4)

2. Analyze the reason for not using derivative control to the systems.(BTL4)
3. What is the type and order of the system?(BTL1)

( )=

+ 1)

4. Formulate the PID controller equation.(BTL6)

5. Analyze the effect on the system performance when a proportional controller is
introduced in a system. (BTL4)
6. Distinguish between type and order of the system.(BTL2)
7. List the standard test signals used in control system?(BTL1)
8. Explain the effect of PD controller on the performance of a system.(BTL5)
9. Distinguish between the steady state and transient response of the system.(BTL2)
10. Define settling time. (BTL1)
11. The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is given by
( )=

. Calculate the acceleration error constant.(BTL3)

12. Explain the effect of PI controller on a system performance?(BTL5)

13. Sketch the response of a second order under damped system. (BTL2)
14. What are the generalized error coefficients? How they are determined?(BTL1)
15. Formulate the transfer function ( ) of a PD controller. (BTL6)
16. For a unity feedback control system shown in fig. Calculate the ratio of time constants of
open loop response to closed loop response.(BTL3)
( )

2
+4

( )

17. Differentiate steady state and generalized error coefficients.(BTL2)

18. Define peak over shoot. (BTL1)
19. Define rise time. (BTL1)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 5

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

20. Calculate the acceleration error constant for

( )=

)(

(BTL3)
PART B (16 MARKS)

1.

2.

(i)

Derive the expression for the unit step response of following second order
systems. (BTL2)
(a) under damped system

(6)

(b) undamped systems

(4)

(ii)

Explain briefly the PID controller action with block diagram and obtain its
transfer function model.(BTL4)

(6)

(i)

The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by

(6)

( )=

.The input to the system is described by r(t)=4+6t .

Evaluate the generalized error coefficients and steady state error. (BTL5)
(ii)
3.

Describe the rules to construct root locus of a system. (BTL1)

(10)

Derive the expression for the unit step response of following second order
systems.(BTL2)
(8)

(i)

Critically damped system

(ii)
(i)

Over damped system

Formulate the expression for dynamic error coefficients of the following
system.

(8)
4

( )=
(ii)
5.

6.

(10)

.(BTL6)

Write short notes on dynamic error coefficients.(BTL1)

The unity feedback system characterized by open loop transfer function ( ) =

/ ( + 10).Evaluate the gain K such that damping ratio will be 0.5 and find
time domain specifications for a unit step input. (BTL5)
The open loop transfer function of a servo system with unity feedback is
( )=

(6)
(16)

(16)

10
(0.1 + 1)

Calculate the static error constants and steady state error of the system when
subjected to an input of r t a0 a1t a 2 2t 2 .(BTL3)
Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 6

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

7.

Dept. of EIE

(i)

Describe the effect of adding P and PI in feedback control systems.(BTL1)

(8)

(ii)

Explain steady state errors of type 0, type 1 and type 2 systems for unit

(8)

step, unit ramp and unit parabolic inputs with necessary expression.(BTL4)
8.

(i)

For a unity feedback second order system, the open loop transfer function
is

( )
( )

(8)

. Calculate the generalized error coefficients and find

the error series.(BTL3)

(ii)

Develop the expression for the response of first order system for unit step

(8)

and ramp inputs. (BTL6)

9.

(i)

A unity feedback control system has an open-loop transfer function

( )=

(10)

Sketch the root locus plot of the system. (BTL1)

(ii)

10.

Explain the following test signals (i) step input (ii) Ramp Input (iii)
Parabolic input (iv) Impulse input.(BTL4)
Sketch the root locus of the system whose open loop Transfer Function is
( )=

(6)
(16)

( + 2)( + 4)

Find the value of K so that damping ratio of the system is 0.5(BTL1)

11.

(i)

Evaluate the unit step response of the following system. (BTL5)

( )
=
( )

12.

(8)

10
+ 2 + 10

(ii)

Describe the effect of adding PD and PID in feedback control systems.

(BTL1)

(8)

(i)

Explain briefly the PI controller action with block diagram and obtain its
transfer function model. List out its advantages and disadvantages.(BTL4)

(8)

(ii)

For a unity feedback control system ( ) =

(8)

Calculate the position, velocity and acceleration error constant.(BTL3)

13.

(i)

Explain briefly the PD controller action with block diagram and obtain its
transfer function model. List out its advantages and disadvantages.(BTL4)

(8)

(ii)

A Unity feedback control system is characterized by open loop transfer

function ( ) = ( ). Calculate its time response for step input of 12

(8)

units. (BLT3)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 7

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

14.

Dept. of EIE

Derive Expressions for the following time domain specifications. (BTL2)

(4)

(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)

(4)

Rise time
Peak time
Delay time
Peak over shoot

(4)
(4)

UNIT III- FREQUENCY RESPONSE

PART A (2 MARKS)
1.

Draw the polar plot of ( ) =

2.

Define phase margin and gain margin.(BTL1)

3.

(BTL3)

Find the corner frequency of G(s)

10
(BTL3)
s(1 0.5s)

4.

What is meant by +20db/sec slope change?(BTL1)

5.

Draw the approximate polar plot for a Type 0 second order system.(BTL3)

6.

Define the terms: resonant peak and resonant frequency. (BTL1)

7.

What is the cut-off frequency?(BTL1)

8.

Summarize frequency domain specifications.(BTL2)

9.

Discuss the correlation between phase margin and Damping factor? (BTL2)

10. Draw the polar plot of ( ) = (1 + ). (BTL3)

11. Explaingain crossover frequencyand phase cross over frequency. (BTL2)
12. Define all pass system. (BTL1)
13. Discuss how you will get closed loop frequency response from open loop response.
(BLT2)
14. Evaluate the frequency domain specification of a second order system when closed loop
transfer function is given by

( )
( )

(BTL5)

15. Why is frequency response analysis important in control applications?(BTL1)

16. Obtain the Phase angle of the given transfer function.(BTL5)
10
( )=
(1 + 0.4 )(1 + 0.01 )
17. Draw the circuit of lead compensator and its pole zero diagram. (BTL3)
18. Differentiate non-minimum phase and minimum phase systems.(BTL4)
19. Analyze the effects of addition of poles.(BTL4)
20. Compare series compensator and feedback compensator. (BTL4)
Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 8

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

PART B (16 MARKS)

1.

2.

(i)

Describe the use of Nichols chart to obtain closed loop frequency response
from open loop frequency response of a unity fed back system.(BTL1)

(10)

(ii)

Describe the correlations between time and frequency domain

specifications.(BTL1)

(6)

Construct bode plot for the system whose open loop transfer function is given
below and evaluate

(16)

1.the gain margin

2.the phase margin and
3.closed-loop system stability.(BTL5)
( )=
3.

Plot the bode diagram for the given transfer function andestimate the gain and
phase cross over frequencies of
( )=

4
(1 + 0.5 )(1 + 0.08 )

)(

(16)

(BTL2)

Draw the polar plot of the system open loop transfer function with unity feedback
system given by

(16)

1
Gs 2
S 1 S 1 2S

Determine the phase and gain margin.(BTL3)

5.

Draw the bode plot of the following system and estimate gain cross over frequency
( )=

6.

7.

8.

( .

)( .

(16)

(BTL2)

Using polar plot, Calculate gain cross over frequency phase cross overfrequency,
gain margin and phase margin of feedback system with open loop transfer function
G(s)H(s)= ( . )( .
(BTL3)
)

(16)

(i)

Explain the frequency domain specifications of a typical system. (BTL4)

(ii)

How the closed loop frequency response is determined from the open loop (10)
frequency using Nichols chart? Explain how the gain adjustment is carried
out on the Nichols chart.(BTL4)

Given ( ) =

)(

(6)

(8+8)
)

Draw the Bode plot and Calculate K for the following two cases:
(i) Gain margin equal to 6db
(ii)Phase margin equal to 45. (BTL3)
Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 9

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

9.

Dept. of EIE

Sketch the Bode Magnitude plot for the transfer function

( )=

)(

(16)

Hence findKsuch that gain cross over frequency is5 rad/sec.(BTL3)

10. Describe in detail the procedure for Nichols chart with M and N circles. (BTL1)
11.

(i)

What is the effect on polar plot at origin is added to the transfer function?
Explain. Draw the polar plot of a first order system.(BTL1)

(5)

(ii)

For the following system, sketch the polar plot.

(11)

( )=
12.

(16)

)(

(BTL3)

(i)

Derive the expression for radius and center of constant M and N circles.
(BTL1)

(8)

(ii)

Obtain the relation for resonance peak magnitudes ( )and resonsnt

frequency ( ) in terms of damping factor ( ). (BTL2)

(8)

13. Draw the Bode plot showing the magnitude in decibels and phase angle in degrees
as a function of log frequency for the transfer function.
( )=

(16)

75(1 + 0.2 )
( + 16 + 100)

From the Bode plot, estimate the gain cross-over frequency.(BTL2)

14. Formulate the transfer function of the system whose experimental frequency
response data is given below. (error between actual plot and asymptotic plot at
corner frequency 10 is -6db). (BTL6)

(16)

UNIT IV- STABILITY AND COMPENSATOR DESIGN

PART A (2 MARKS)
1.

What is dominant pole?(BTL1)

2.

Give any two limitations of Routh-stability criterion. (BTL2)

3.

By Routh-Hurwitz stability criterion, test the condition for stability of the given
system, a0 s 4 a1s 3 a2 s 2 a3s a4 0 (BTL5)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 10

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

4.

How are the roots of the characteristic equation of a system related to stability?(BTL1)

5.

Examine BIBO stability.(BTL3)

6.

Realise the lead compensator using R and C network components.(BTL2)

7.

State Nyquist stability criterion.(BTL1)

8.

Define Relative stability.(BTL1)

9.

Discuss the advantages of Nyquist stability criterion over that of Rouths criterion.
(BTL2)

10. Evaluate the effects of adding a zero to a system?(BTL5)

11. The forward gain function of a control system is equal to 20/(s+10) and its feedback
attenuation function is equal to 5/(s+2). Find its characteristic equation.(BTL3)
12. Discus in Routh array what conclusion you can make when there is a row of all zeros.
(BTL2)
13. Determine the stability of the system whose characteristic equation is
s 5 s 4 2 s 3 2 s 2 3s 15 0 using Routh Hurwitz criterion. (BTL3)

14. Point out the regions of root locations for stable, unstable and limitedly stable systems.
(BTL4)
15. Write the necessary and sufficient condition for stability.(BTL6)
16. Analyze the need for compensation in feedback control system. (BTL4)
17. What are the desired performance criteria specified in compensator design?(BTL1)
18. Design electric lag network and sketch pole zero plot.(BTL6)
19. What is the basis for the selection of a particular compensator for a system?(BTL1)
20. Point out some properties of Nyquist plot.(BTL4)

PART B (16 MARKS)

1.

(i)

By use of Nyquist stability criterion, discuss whether the closed loop system
having the following open loop transfer function is stable or not. If not how
many closed loop poles lie in the right half of s-plane? (BTL2)

G ( s) H ( S )

(10)

s2
s 1s 1)

(ii) Explain the procedure for the design of a lead compensator using bode
plot.(BTL4)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

(6)

Page 11

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

2.

(i)

Dept. of EIE

The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by

G(s) H (s)

(10)

K
(s 2)(s 4)(s 2 6s 25)

by applying the Routh criterion, find the range values of k for which the
closed loop system is stable. Calculate the values of k which will cause
sustained oscillations in the closed loop system. What are the corresponding
oscillations of the frequency?(BTL3)

3.

(ii) Derive the transfer function for lag-lead compensator.(BTL3)

(6)

Examine the stability of the system whose characteristic equations are

(8+8)

S 5 4 S 5 8S 3 8S 2 7 S 4 0
S 6 S 5 3S 4 3S 3 3S 2 2 S 1 0
using Routh Hurwitz criterion.(BTL1)
4

Describe the procedure for lag lead compensator using bode plot in detail. (BTL1)

5.

Describe the procedure of lag compensator using bode plot with an

example.(BTL1)

(16)

6.

Sketch the Nyquist plot for the System whose open loop transfer function is
K
. Determine the range of K for which the closed loop
G(s)H (s)
s(s 2)(s 10)
System is Stable. (BTL3)

(16)

7.

Sketch the Nyquist plot for a system, whose open loop transfer function is given by
K (1 s)2
. Determine the range of K for stability. (BTL3)
G(s)H (s)
s3

(16)

8.

Consider the closed loop system shown in figure point out the range of K for the
system which is stable. (BTL4)

(16)

9.

+ + 1)(

+4 )

A unity feedback system has the open loop transfer function

G (s )

(16)

(16)

5
s( s 1)(0.5s 1)

Recommend a suitable compensator to maintain phase margin of atleast 40.

(BTL5)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 12

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

10. Consider the unity feedback system whose open loop transfer function is
( )=

(16)

(0.1 + 10)(0.2 + 1)

Design a suitable compensator to meet the following specifications. (BTL6)

1.velocity error constant, Kv = 30
2.phase margin
3. Band width

50
= 12

11. For each of the characteristics equation of feedback control system given,
determine the range of K for stability. Examine the value of K so that the system is
marginally stable and the frequency of sustained oscillations.(BTL1)
i.
ii.
iii.
iv.
12.

(i)

For the transfer function given below, find the constraints on

that the function will have only two poles on
axis.(BTL3)
( )=

13.

(4)
(4)
(4)
(4)

+25 + 15 + 20 + = 0
+
+ + +1=0
+3
+ ( + 2) + 4 = 0
+
+ 5 + 10 + 10 = 0
and

such

(12)

+
(

+ 1)

(ii)

Discuss the effect of addition of a pole to a stable system.(BTL2)

(4)

(i)

Sketch the Bode plot of a typical lag-lead compensator and express its
transfer function.(BTL2)

(4)

(ii)

The open loop transfer function of the uncompensated system is

(12)

( )=

5
( + 2)

Design a suitable lag compensator for the system so that the static velocity
error constant Kv is 20/sec, the phase margin is at least 550 and the gain
margin is at least 12 db.(BTL6)
14. By use of the Nyquist criterion, discuss whether closed-loop systems having the
following open-loop transfer function is stable or not. If not, how many closed
loop poles lies in the right half of s-plane? (BTL2)
( ) ( )=

(16)

10
( + 1)(2 + 1)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 13

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

UNIT V- STATE VARIABLE ANALYSIS

PART A (2 MARKS)
1.

What is meant by State of a dynamic system?(BTL1)

2.

Explain state and state variable.(BTL2)

3.

When do you say that a system is completely state controllable?(BTL1)

4.

List the advantages of state space approach.(BTL1)

5.

Explain state diagram. (BTL2)

6.

Write the state model of nth order system.(BTL3)

7.

Define state equation.(BTL1)

8.

Explain the concept of controllability. (BTL4)

9.

Writethe condition to be satisfied for designing state feedback.(BTL3)

10. What is state vector?(BTL1)

11. Explain the need of observability test. (BTL5)
12. Explain the concept of observability. (BTL3)
13. Point out the limitations of physical system modelled by transfer function approach.
(BTL4)
14. What is meant by Linear Time Invariant system?(BTL1)
15. Explain the need for state variables. (BTL2)
16. Write the properties of state transition matrix.(BTL6)
17. Givethe types of systems can be analyze through state space analysis.(BTL2)
18. Explain the canonical form of state model.(BTL4)
19. Design the state model of a linear time invariant system.(BTL6)
20. Explain the effect of state feedback. (BTL5)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 14

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Dept. of EIE

PART B (16 MARKS)

1.

(i)

Design the state model of the mechanical system shown in Fig. in which f(t) is
the input and y2(t) is the output.(BTL6)

(ii) State and prove the properties of State Transition Matrix.(BTL1)

(10)

(6)

2.

Consider the mechanical system depicted in Fig. consisting of two platforms coupled (16)
to each other and to ground via springs and dashpot dampers. Choosing suitable state
variables, construct and evaluate a state model of the system.(BTL5)

3.

For the electrical system shown in Fig., chose v1 (t) and v2 (t) as state variables and
write down the state equations satisfied by them. Express these equations in the
vector-matrix form.(BTL2)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

(16)

Page 15

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

Obtain the state space representation of the following and explain in detail.(BTL4)
(i)
(ii)

5.

Dept. of EIE

Armature controlled dc motor.

Field controlled dc motor.

(8)
(8)

Examine the controllability and observability of a system having following coefficient

matrices.(BTL1)

(16)

1
0
0
1
10

T
;
;
A 0
0
1 B 0 C 5
1
6 11 6
1

6.

Obtain the time response of the following system and find the solution for
x(t).(BTL3)
.
x.1
x
2

(16)

1 0 x1 1
1 1 x 1 u

where u(t) is a unit step occurring at t = 0 and xT(0) = [1 0].

7.

Consider a control system with state model

. 0
x.1
x 2
2

(16)

1 x1 0

u;
3 x 2 2

x1 (0) 0
x ( 0) 1 ;
2

u = unit step. Compute the state transition matrix and find the state response, i.e., x(t)
and t> 0.(BTL3)
8.

(i)

Examine the controllable canonical realization of the following systems. Hence

Obtain the state space model in controllable canonical form. (BTL1)
(a)

( )=

(b) ( ) =
(ii)

(8)

Examine the observable canonical realization of the system.(BTL1)

( )=

+4

(8)

+2
+ 3 + 12 + 5)

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

Page 16

VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

9.

Dept. of EIE

Examine the observability of the system with state equation. (BTL1)

.
x.1
x
.2
x3

(16)

0 x1 0
0 1
0 0
1 x 2 0 u ;

0 2 3 x3 1

x1
y 3 4 1 x 2
x3
10. A system is characterized by the transfer function Y (s)

U ( s)

3
(s 3 5s 2 11s 6)

(16)

Express whether or not the system is completely controllable and observable also
identify the first state as output.(BTL2)
11. Design the state model of the electrical network by choosing the minimal number of
state variable.(BTL6)
L1

(16)

L2

R1

R2

e(t)

12. Express the canonical state model of the system, whose transfer function is
T(s) = (
13.

(i)

(
)(

)
)(

(16)

(BTL2)

Examine the controllability of the following state space system.(BTL1)

(8)

x1 x2 u 2
.

x 2 x3
.

x 3 2 x 2 3 x3 u1 u 2
Derive
the transfer function model for the following state space system.(BTL1)
(ii)
1
0
1
A
; B ; C 1 0 ; D 0 .

6 5
0

14. Find the state transition matrix for the state model whose system matrix A is given by
1 1
A
(BTL3)
0 1

Prepared by: Dr.S.Visalakshi, Prof & Head &Mr.P.Tamilmani, Asst.Prof. (Sel.G)

(8)

(16)

Page 17