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This document contains instructions for Assignment 1 of the TEL306/03 Control Systems course. It outlines 4 questions assessing topics from Units 1 and 2, with a total of 100 marks. Students are warned that plagiarism will not be tolerated and proper referencing is required. Submissions must be in Times New Roman or Cambria Math font and include an assignment declaration form.

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CA1 Control System (Jan 2024)

This document contains instructions for Assignment 1 of the TEL306/03 Control Systems course. It outlines 4 questions assessing topics from Units 1 and 2, with a total of 100 marks. Students are warned that plagiarism will not be tolerated and proper referencing is required. Submissions must be in Times New Roman or Cambria Math font and include an assignment declaration form.

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Academic Session 2024

Jan 2024 Term

Assignment 1
TEL306/03 Control Systems

Evidence of plagiarism or collusion will be taken seriously and the University regulations
will be applied fully. You are advised to be familiar with the University’s definitions of
plagiarism and collusion.

Instructions:

1. This is an individual assignment. No duplication of work will be tolerated. Any


plagiarism or collusion may result in disciplinary action in addition to ZERO mark
being awarded to all involved.

2. Submit your assignment to the Online Assignment Submission (OAS) system.


Submission of assignments in hard copy will not be accepted.

3. The total marks for assignment 1 are 100 marks and contributes 25% towards the
total grade. Marks will be awarded for correct working steps and answer.

4. Assignment 1 covers topics from Unit 1 and Unit 2.

5. Your assignment must be word processed in Time New Roman or Cambria Math
12pt font. Any additional appendices or attachments must be placed at the end of
the submitted document. Handwritten assignments and photo snap shot will
not be accepted.

6. Students are required to attach the Assignment Declaration Form as the front cover
of their assignments. No duplication of work will be tolerated. Any plagiarism or
collusion may result in disciplinary action to all parties involved.

TEL306/03 Control Systems Jan 2024


Question 1 (25 marks)

a) Figure 1 and 2 shows two types of control system. Identify the differences
between the two control structures. Explain each terminology.

Figure 1

Figure 2

[10 Marks]

b) Design a block diagram of an industrial control system which consists of an


automatic controller, an actuator, a plant, and a sensor as measuring element.
Explain your design. [10 Marks]

c) A process is described by the following differential equation. Given that a y(t) is


the output variable, r(t) is the input variable and zero initial conditions, analyze if
the process is stable.

𝑑2 𝑦(𝑡) 𝑑𝑦(𝑡)
+3 + 2𝑦(𝑡) = 𝑟(𝑡) [5 Marks]
𝑑𝑡 2 𝑑𝑡

TEL306/03 Control Systems Jan 2024


Question 2 (25 marks)

a) Consider the system shown in Figure 3. Simplify this diagram.

Figure 3
[10 Marks]

b) Convert the following block diagram shown in Figure 4 into its equivalent signal
flow graph.

[10 Marks]
Figure 4

c) Explain the role of process modelling in the design and optimization of control
strategies. [5 Marks]

TEL306/03 Control Systems Jan 2024


Question 3 (25 marks)

a) Determine the transfer function relating the output voltage, V out (capacitor voltage)
to the input voltage Vin for the function shown in Figure 5. Assume zero initial
condition. Derive the transfer function with the use of differential equation.

Figure 5

[10 Marks]

b) Based on the transfer function obtained in Part a), evaluate the values of the transfer
𝑉𝑜𝑢𝑡
function 𝑉𝑖𝑛
given the component values as follows.

𝑅1 = 5 𝛺
𝑅2 = 10𝛺
𝐶 = 0.5 𝐹
𝐿 = 0.05 𝐻
[5 Marks]

c) The transfer function of an antenna position control system is given by

Y ( s) 5( s + 2)
= 2
R( s) s + 8s + 15

Find the output response when the input signal given is unit step response. [10 Marks]

TEL306/03 Control Systems Jan 2024


Question 4 (25 marks)

a) For a first order system with the transfer function shown below, find the relevant
response specifications.

Y ( s) 80
=
R( s) s + 80
i. Time constant, t [3 Marks]
ii. Settling time, ts [2 Marks]
iii. Rise time, tr [2 Marks]

b) Consider the second order system as below, analyze the system by finding
relevant response specifications.

Y ( s) 100
= 2
R( s) s + 15s + 100

i. Provide the general second order system equation [2 Marks]


ii. Natural frequency, ωn [2 Marks]
iii. Damping ratio, ξ [3 Marks]
iv. Peak time, tp [3 Marks]
v. Settling time, ts [3 Marks]

vi. Overshoot, %OS [3 Marks]


vii. State nature of this system [2 Marks]

END OF ASSIGNMENT 1

TEL306/03 Control Systems Jan 2024


TEL306/03 Control Systems Jan 2024

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