Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
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Q.1 (a) Describe the benefits of closed loop system over open loop system. 03
(b) Discuss the main difference between transfer function approach and state space 04
approach, with appropriate examples.
(c) Elaborate the following terms with respect to Linear Control Theory, in brief. 07
1) Lump Parameter 2) Discrete System 3) Delayed Systems
4) Non-Linear Systems
Q.2 (a) Enlist the characteristics of negative feedback and Discuss in Brief. 03
(b) Derive the transfer function of electrical RC Lead network. 04
(c) Differentiate between signal flow graph and block diagram representation of 07
system, with Appropriate Examples and proof.
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(c) Discuss the response for 2 order system with step input and explain it with 07
associated diagram. Derive the formulae for (1) rise time (2) peak time (3) settling
time (4) peak overshoot.
Q.3 (a) Derive force-voltage and force-current analogy, with appropriate equations & 03
diagrams.
(b) Explain Initial value theorem and Final Theorem in Laplace Transformation, 04
with supported proof.
(c) Derive steady state errors & various Static Error Constants, with appropriate 07
derivation for unit step, unit ramp and unit parabolic input, for sample control
systems.
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Q.3 (a) Write Mason's gain formula and define each term of the formula, for 03
considering one sample SFG.
(b) Determine the stability of the system 𝑠5 + s4 + 2s3 + 2s2 + 3s + 5 = 0. Comments on 04
the results.
(c) Draw the Bode plot for a system having TF 07
𝐺(𝑠)𝐻(𝑠)= 64*(𝑠 + 2)/ s *[ (𝑠 + 0.5)* (s2 + 3.2𝑠 + 64)] .
Find gain margin, phase margin and Cross over frequencies.
Q.4 (a) State the Process and advantages of frequency response methods. 03
(b) Discuss the step response of second order system for various values of damping 04
ratio (i) ζ > 1 (ii) ζ = 1 (iii) 0 < ζ < 1 (iv) ζ = 0 ,with associated diagrams.
(c) Sketch the Root locus for the unity feedback system whose open loop transfer 07
function is given by G(s) = K / s*[ (s + 4)*(S2 + 4s + 20)].
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Q.4 (a) Discuss the various details about types and orders of the control system. 03
(b) State the properties of state transition method and discuss its proof with example. 04
(c) Draw the polar plot of G(s) = (s + 2) / [( s + 1)* (s - 1) ]. Discuss stability too. 07
Q.5 (a) Discuss the various standard test signals used in control system analysis, with diagram 03
and mathematical formulae/equations.
(b) Discuss the procedure to convert State model in to transfer function form with suitable 04
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example.
(c) Explain mathematical modeling of Armature controlled DC servomotors. Also 07
find the state space model and block diagram for the same, with assumptions.
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Q.5 (a) Explain absolute stability, relative stability and BIBO stability, with examples. 03
(b) Discuss the various types of State model and State Equations ,with appropriate 04
assumptions.
(c) What is M circle and N circles in Nyquist plot ? Discuss its importance in Nichols chart. 07
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