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System Dynamics and Control 1 Introduction - Problems System Dynamics and Control 2 Introduction - Problems

1.1 The resistance of a potentiometer is varied by moving a wiper 1.2 A temperature control system operates by
+50𝑉 arm along a fixed resistance. The resistance from • sensing the difference between the thermostat setting and the
input angle, 𝜃𝑖 (𝑡) 𝐴
𝐴 to 𝐶 is fixed, but the resistance from 𝐵 to 𝐶 actual temperature
varies with the position of the wiper arm. It takes
𝐵
𝐶 • opening a fuel valve an amount proportional to this difference
−50𝑉 10 turns to move the wiper arm from 𝐴 to 𝐶
output voltage, 𝑣𝑜 (𝑡)
Draw a block diagram of the potentiometer thermostat
controller temperature
set point sensor heat loss
(disturbance)

fuel flow heater

Draw a functional closed-loop block diagram identifying the input

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System Dynamics and Control 3 Introduction - Problems System Dynamics and Control 4 Introduction - Problems

1.3 Draw a functional block diagram for a closed-loop system that 1.8 Bathtub is a control system that keeps the water level
𝑦
pitch angle
stabilizes the roll as follows constant. A constant flow from the tap yields a constant water
aileron
deflection up • system measures the actual level, because the flow rate through the drain increases as the
aileron roll angle with a gyro and water level increases, and decreases as the water level
deflection down
roll angle compares the actual roll decreases. After equilibrium has been reached, the level can be
𝑥 yaw angle angle with the desired roll angle controlled by controlling the input flow rate. A low input flow rate
𝑧
yields a lower level, while a higher input flow rate yields a higher
• ailerons respond to roll angle error by undergoing an angular deflection
level
• aircraft responds to this angular deflection, producing a roll angle rate
a.Sketch a control system that uses this principle to precisely
Identify the input and output transducers, the controller, and the control the fluid level in a tank. Show the intake and drain valves,
plant. Further, identify the nature of each signal the tank, any sensors and transducers, and the interconnection
of all components
b.Draw a functional block diagram of the system, identifying the
input and output signals of each block

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System Dynamics and Control 5 Introduction - Problems System Dynamics and Control 6 Introduction - Problems

1.17 Given the electric network shown in the figure 1.18 Given the electric network shown in the figure with the
𝑅
a.Write the differential eq. for the network if numerical values: 𝑅 = 2Ω, 𝐿 = 1𝐻, 1/𝐿𝐶 = 25
𝑣𝑖 (𝑡) 𝐿
𝑣 𝑡 = 𝑢(𝑡), a unit step 𝑅 𝐿 a.Write the differential eq. for the network if
𝑖(𝑡) b.Solve the differential eq. for the current 𝑖(𝑡) 𝑣 𝑡 = 𝑢(𝑡), a unit step
𝑣𝑖 (𝑡) 𝐶
if there is no initial energy in the network 𝑖(𝑡)
b.Solve the differential eq. for the current, 𝑖(𝑡),
c.Make a plot of your solution if 𝑅/𝐿 = 1 if there is no initial energy in the network
c.Make a plot of your solution

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System Dynamics and Control 7 Introduction - Problems System Dynamics and Control 8 Introduction - Problems

1.19 Solve the following differential equations using classical 1.20 Solve the following differential equations using classical
methods. Assume zero initial conditions methods and the given initial conditions
𝑑𝑥 𝑑2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
a. + 7𝑥 = 5𝑐𝑜𝑠2𝑡 a. 2 + 2 + 2𝑥 = 𝑠𝑖𝑛2𝑡 𝑥 0 = 2, 0 = −3
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
𝑑2𝑥 𝑑𝑥 2
𝑑 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑𝑥
b. 2 + 6 + 8𝑥 = 5𝑠𝑖𝑛3𝑡 b. +2 + 𝑥 = −3 𝑥 0 = 2, 0 =1
𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 2 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡
2
𝑑 𝑥 𝑑𝑥 𝑑2𝑥 𝑑𝑥
c. +8 + 25𝑥 = 10𝑢(𝑡) c. + 4𝑥 = 𝑡 2 𝑥 0 = 1, 0 =2
𝑑𝑡 2 𝑑𝑡 𝑑𝑡 2 𝑑𝑡

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