St.

Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering

Chunkankadai-629003
(Autonomous)

B.E./B.Tech. Course File

Course Code : EC22403

Course Name : Control Systems Engineering

Category of the Course : Professional Core

Regulation 2022

Semester IV

Academic Year : 2023-2024

Department : ECE

Degree & Programme : B.E, & ECE

Prepared By
Course Instructor : A.C.Jinisha

Designation : Asst. Professor

Department : ECE

Course Coordinator : M.Starwin

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Course File Verification and Auditing

Part-I
(After preparing the course plan & schedule of instructions)
Check List
Submission Date
Vision and Mission of the college and Department, PEO, PO and PSO
Course Description, Objective, Outcomes and Mappings
Syllabus with References
Concept Map
Scheme of Evaluation, Course Plan and Target
Course Delivery Plan and Schedule of Instruction
Semester Plan, Time Table and University Question Papers
Lecture Notes (Minimum 2 units)
Signature of the Course Instructor

Verified by AHOD/HOD

Part-II
(After the third internal assessment/model test)
Check List
Submission Date
Syllabus Coverage
Implementation of the Course Plan
Second and Third Class Committee Details with Performance and
Feedback Reports
Internal Assessment Question Papers with Answer Keys and Sample
Scripts
Sample Assignments with Mapping to Outcomes
Materials Submitted by Students for Participatory Learning, Self
Learning and Innovative Schemes
Notes and Other Materials
Feedback on the Syllabus
Course Exit Survey
Signature of the Course Instructor

Verified by AHOD/HOD

Remarks:

Signature of the HOD

Signature of the Principal/Dean Academic

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Contents
Sl. Page
Description
No. No.
1. College Vision, Mission, Slogan, Quality Policy, Objectives and Values 1
Department Vision, Mission, Programme Educational Objectives,
2. 2
Programme Outcomes and Programme Specific Outcomes
3. Course Description, Objectives and Outcomes 4

4. PEO-Mission, CO-PO and CO-PSO Mapping 5

5. Syllabus with LTPC, Total Periods and References 7

6. Additional References 8

7. Concept Map 9

8. Scheme of Evaluation, Course Plan and Target 10

9. Course Delivery Plan an Schedule of Instruction 12

10. Semester Plan for the Programme/Department 15

11. Class Time Table 16

12. University Question Papers 17

Report of Second Class Committee Meeting with Performance and
13. Feedback Reports A-1
Report of Third Class Committee Meeting with Performance and Feedback
14. Reports B-1

15. Internal Assessment Question Papers with Answer Keys and Sample Scripts C-1

16. Sample Assignments with Mapping to Outcomes D-1

Materials Submitted by Students for Participatory Learning, Self Learning
17. and Innovative Schemes E-1

18. Notes and Slides Prepared by the Faculty Member F-1

19. Feedback on the Syllabus G-1

20. Course Exit Survey H-1

21. Outcome Attainment, Observations and Action Plans I-1

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College Vision, Mission, Slogan, Quality Policy, Objectives and Values

St. Xavier‟s Catholic College of Engineering

Vision Mission
To transform the (rural) youth into top class
To be an institution of eminence of professionals and technocrats willing to serve local and
optimal human development, global society with ethical integrity, by providing
excellent engineering education and vibrant academic experience of learning, research and
pioneering research towards innovation and stimulating opportunities to develop
developing a technically- personal maturity and professional skills, with inspiring
empowered humane society. and high caliber faculty in a quality and serene
infrastructural environment.
Slogan Quality policy
Towards a technically-empowered Attaining global eminence, by achieving excellence in
humane society. all that we do, in life, education and service.
Objectives Values
To transform our students into fully-functioning Efficiency that leads to Excellence
human persons and empowering leaders with Excellence that leads to Eminence
autonomy and passion for continuous self-learning. Genuineness that leads to authenticity
To equip them with contemporary scientific and Transparency that leads to credibility
technical knowledge with student centered teaching Person centeredness that leads to
methods. family-ness
To animate them into pioneering researchers and Appreciation that leads to high
investors. motivation
To train them to excel with cutting edge technical, Altruism that leads to humane service
entrepreneurial and managerial skills for a successful Critical thinking that leads to
career. scientific approach
To expose them to challenging opportunities of self- Fidelity that leads to responsibility
discovery and to commit themselves to lead a value- Knowledge that leads to wisdom
based life of humane service. Innovative research that leads to
To recruit faculty who inspire the students with their inventions
passion for knowledge and transmit knowledge to the Hardwork that leads to achievements
students by student-centered creative and innovative Eco friendliness that leads to
teaching and learning methods, lead them by example protection of nature
in high-end researchers, and edify the students with Aesthetic campus that leads to serene
their life of integrity and ethics. environment
To provide standard infrastructure, serene and Fiscal discipline that leads to
stimulating environment that is most conducive to economic sustainability
learning. Feedback that leads to responsivity
To develop avenues of continuous and responsive Spirituality that leads to committed
collaboration with stakeholders for the optimal service.
development of the students and institution.

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Department Vision Mission PEO PO PSO

Program: B.E. Electronics and Communication Engg. (Sec-B)
Vision
Developing technically competent Electronics and Communication Engineers with
academic excellence, innovative research, ethical standards and international outlook
to serve the society
Mission
To provide quality teaching in order to produce graduates with academic excellence,
M1
technical competence and ethical values.
To develop advanced professionalism and exceptional career growth through
M2
inspiring faculty members and excellent infrastructure.
To create awareness on state of the art technologies through research and industry-
M3
institute collaboration.
To inculcate a sense of innovation and commitment among the students to apply
M4
knowledge and technologies for the benefit of the society.
Program Educational Objectives (PEO)
To enable graduates to pursue research, or have a successful career in academia or
PEO 1 industries associated with Electronics and Communication Engineering, or as
entrepreneurs.
To provide students with strong foundational concepts and also advanced techniques
PEO 2
and tools in order to enable them to build solutions or systems of varying complexity.
To prepare students to critically analyze existing literature in an area of specialization
PEO 3 and ethically develop innovative and research oriented methodologies to solve the
problems identified.
Program Outcomes (PO) (with Graduate Attributes)
Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an
PO 1
engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
Identify, formulate, review research literature, and analyse complex engineering
PO 2 problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics,
natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components
PO 3 or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the
public health and safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of
PO 4 experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to
provide valid conclusions.
Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering
PO 5 and IT tools including prediction and modeling to complex engineering activities
with an understanding of the limitations.
Apply reasoning informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health,
PO 6 safety, legal and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the
professional engineering practice.
Understand the impact of the professional engineering solutions in societal and
PO 7 environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable
development.
Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and
PO 8
norms of the engineering practice.
Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams,
PO 9
and in multidisciplinary settings.

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Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering

community and with society at large, such as, being able to comprehend and write
PO 10
effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give
and receive clear instructions.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the engineering and management
PO 11 principles and apply these to one‟s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to
manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in
PO 12
independent and life-long learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSO)
Analyze, design and develop solutions by applying foundational concepts of
PSO 1
electronics and communication engineering.
Apply design principles and best practices for developing quality products for
PSO 2
scientific and business applications.
Adapt emerging information and communication technologies (ICT) to innovate
PSO 3
ideas and solutions to existing/novel problems.

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Course Description, Objectives and Outcomes

Course Code and Title: EC22403, Control Systems Engineering

Course Description

Control System helps to bring stability to the constantly changing system

and produce the desired outcome.

Course Objective

1. To introduce the components and their representation of control systems.

2. To learn various methods for analyzing the time response, frequency
response and stability of the systems.
3. To learn the various approach for the state variable analysis.

Course Outcomes

CO1: Explain the control system components and their transfer function.
CO2: Compute the time domain parameters of second order system.
CO3: Apply the frequency response concept in closed loop control system.
CO4: Apply the concepts of system stability criterions.
CO5: Develop state feedback controller from state variable models.

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Objectives, Outcomes, Vision and Mission Mapping

(Correlation level: 1-slight/reasonable; 2-moderate/significant; 3-substantial/strong
and “-” for no correlation)
Course:Control Systems Engineering [EC22403]
Program: B.E. Electronics and Communication Engg. (Sec-B)

Mapping of Program Educational Objectives to Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes
PEO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
PEO1 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 2 1 1 3 1
PEO2 3 3 3 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
PEO3 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 1 2 2 2

Mapping of Program Specific Outcomes to Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes
PSO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
PSO1 3 3 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 2
PSO2 3 3 3 3 3 2 2 3 1 3 3 3
PSO3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 3

Mapping of Program Educational Objective to Mission

Department Mission
PEO M1 M2 M3 M4 College Mission
PEO1 3 2 2 3 1
PEO2 2 2 3 2 1
PEO3 2 3 2 2 2

Mapping of Course Outcomes to Program Outcomes

Program Outcomes
CO PO1 PO2 PO3 PO4 PO5 PO6 PO7 PO8 PO9 PO10 PO11 PO12
EC22403. 1 3 - - - - - - - - - - -
EC22403. 2 2 3 - - - - - - - - - 2
EC22403. 3 - - 2 - - 2 - - - - - -
EC22403. 4 - 2 - 3 - - - - - - - 2
EC22403. 5 - - - - - 2 - - - - - -
EC22403 3 3 2 3 - 2 - - - - - 2

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Mapping of Course Outcomes to Program Specific Outcomes

Program Specific Outcomes
CO PSO1 PSO2 PSO3
EC22403. 1 2 1 -
EC22403. 2 2 1 -
EC22403. 3 2 1 -
EC22403. 4 2 1 -
EC22403. 5 2 1 -
EC22403 2 1 -

Mapping of Course Outcomes to Vision and Mission

Department Mission College Department College
CO M1 M2 M3 M4 Mission Vision Vision
EC22403.1 2 2 2 2 3 3 3
EC22403.2 2 2 2 2 2 3 3
EC22403.3 3 2 2 2 2 3 3
EC22403.4 3 3 2 2 3 3 3
EC22403.5 2 2 2 2 2 3 3

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Syllabus

EC22403 CONTROL SYSTEMS ENGINEERING LTPC3003

UNIT I SYSTEMS COMPONENTS AND THEIR REPRESENTATION 9

Control System: Terminology and Basic Structure-Feed forward and Feedback
control theory, Electrical and Mechanical Transfer Function Models-Block
diagram Models-Signal flow graphs models-DC and AC servo Systems-
Synchronous -Multivariable control system

UNIT II TIME RESPONSE ANALYSIS 9

Transient response-steady state response-Measures of performance of the
standard first order and second order system-effect on an additional zero and an
additional pole-steady error constant and system- type number-PID control-
Analytical design for PD, PI,PID control systems

UNIT III FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND SYSTEM ANALYSIS 9

Closed loop frequency response-Performance specification in frequency
domain-Frequency response of standard second order system- Bode Plot - Polar
Plot- Nyquist plots-Design of compensators using Bode plots-Cascade lead
compensation-Cascade lag compensation-Cascade lag-lead compensation.

UNIT IV CONCEPTS OF STABILITY ANALYSIS 9

Concept of stability-Bounded - Input Bounded - Output stability-Routh stability
criterion-Relative stability-Root locus concept-Guidelines for sketching root
locus-Nyquist stability criterion.

UNIT V CONTROL SYSTEM ANALYSIS USING STATE VARIABLE

METHODS 9
State variable representation-Conversion of state variable models to transfer
functionsConversion of transfer functions to state variable models-State
transition matrix- Solution of state equations-Concepts of Controllability and
Observability- control design using state feedback. - State variable analysis of
digital control system

Total Period: 45 Periods

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References
Text Books Prescribed by the University (T):
T1. M.Gopal, “Control System – Principles and Design”, Tata McGraw Hill, 4th
Edition, 2012
T2. J.Nagrath and M.Gopal, “Control System Engineering”, New Age
International Publishers, 7th Edition, 2021.

Reference Books Prescribed by the University (R):

R1. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”, 5th edition, PHI, 2012.
R2. S.K.Bhattacharya, “Control System Engineering”, 3rd Edition, Pearson,
2013.
R3. Benjamin C. Kuo, “Automatic Control Systems”, 7th edition PHI Learning
Private Ltd, 2010.
R4. Richard C.Dorf and Bishop, R.H., “Modern Control Systems”, Education
Pearson, 3 Impression 2009.
R5. Norman S. Nise , “Control Systems Engineering”, Wiley Publisher, 8 th
Edition, 2019.
Additional References

Books (AR):
AR1. A. Nagoor Kani,„Control Systems Engineering‟, RBA Publications,
third Edition.

Web References (W):

W1. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_ee143/preview
W2. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/noc23_de10/preview

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Concept Map

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Scheme of Evaluation, Course Plan and Target

Course Type:
Theory
Courses
Sl. Theory Laboratory
Evaluation Description With
No. Courses Courses
Laboratory
Components
1 Continuous Assessment Marks 40 60 50
2 End Semester Examination Marks 60 40 50
3 Maximum Marks 100 100 100
Pass Minimum (Minimum Marks required in End
4 Semester Examination is 45/100)
50 50 50
Grade Point
Marks Range Grade Points Letter Grade
91-100 10 O
81-90 9 A+
71-80 8 A
61-70 7 B+
60-56 6 B
55-50 5 C
<50 0 RA
GPA or CGPA= (ΣCiGPi)/(ΣCi); Ci-credit of the i-th course, GPi-grade point obtained for the
course.
Percentage= CGPA × 10.

Methods of Evaluation
1) Continuous
Assessment
a. Internal Assessment Test = 60 %
b. Assignment = 40 %

Specify the weightage of Assessment Tools (AT) for the Assignments

Assignment Score= Σ (Wi *ATi Marks) / Σ(Wi) (eg.) AS=[ (10 * 80 + 30 * 90)/40 ]= 87.5
Wi - Weightage of ith Assessment Tool
ATi - ith Assessment Tool marks out of 100

Debate Mini Project

Problem Solving Group Discussion
Peer Review Seminar
√ Quiz Think Pair Share
Multimedia Presentation Others (Pls. Specify):

Sl. Relevant Outcomes

Activity Topics
No. CO PO PSO
1 Quiz Bode Plot 3 1,2 1

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2) End Semester Examination

Course Plan Targeting Advanced Learners

Sl. Relevant Outcomes
Activity Topics
No. CO PO PSO
1 Problem Solving Solving previous Gate questions 1-4 1,2 1

Course Plan Targeting Slow Learners

Sl. Relevant Outcomes
Activity Topics
No. CO PO PSO
1 Review classes, Provide All five units 1-5 1,2 1
course materials, Two
mark Q&A, Question
bank, Review of
previous year question
papers

Course Plan to Promote Participatory Learning

Sl. Relevant Outcomes
Activity Topics
No. CO PO PSO
1 Problem Solving Bode Plot 3 1,2 1

Facilities and Technologies Available for Effective Delivery of the Course

Sl. No. Facility/Technology
1 NPTEL Digital Library, Power Point Presentation

Target
Attainment of course outcomes 3
University examination results 100

Academic record of the course:

Best
Average CO
Performing Weak COs Observations
attainment
COs
CAYm1
CAYm2
CAYm3
Average of the last three years - -
Name of the course instructor

University result Observations Name of the course

(%) instructor
CAYm1
CAYm2
CAYm3

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Academic record of the batch:

Number of students having backlogs in university examinations
Total Students
No Backlog Backlog < 5 5 ≤ Backlog ≤ 9 Backlog ≥ 10
31 23 5 3
After the Current
Result
Course Delivery Plan
Duration (Date) Total No.
Unit Unit Description of
From To
Periods
Systems Components and their
I 26-2-2024 19-3-2024 12
Representation
II Time Response Analysis 20-3-2024 12-4-2024 12
III Frequency Response and System Analysis 15-4-2024 30-4-2024 12
IV Concepts of Stability Analysis 2-5-2024 17-5-2024 12
Control System Analysis using State
V 20-5-2024 4-6-2024 12
Variable Methods
Total number of instructional periods planned for the course 60

Schedule of Instructions: Unit I

Sl. No. of Teaching
Topics CO Reference
No Periods Method
Course description, Course objectives and
1 Outcomes, Concept map, CO-PO mapping, 1 - - PPT
Teaching methods, Evaluation methods etc.
Control System: Terminology and Basic 1 1 T1
2 Lecture
Structure
3 Feed forward and Feedback control theory 1 1 T1 Lecture
Electrical and Mechanical Transfer 2 1 T1 Lecture
4
Function Models
5 Block diagram Models 2 1 T1 Lecture
6 Signal flow graphs models 2 1 T1 Lecture
7 DC and AC servo Systems 1 1 T1 Lecture
8 Synchronous 1 1 T1 Lecture
9 Multivariable control system 1 1 T1 Lecture

Schedule of Instructions: Unit II

Sl. No. of Teaching
Topics CO Reference
No Periods Method
1 Transient response 1 2 T1 Lecture
2 Steady state response 1 2 T1 Lecture
Measures of performance of the standard 3 2 T1
3 Lecture
first order and second order system
Effect on an additional zero and 1 2 T1
4 Lecture
an additional pole

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5 Steady error constant and system 2 2 T1 Lecture

6 Type number 1 2 T1 Lecture
7 PID control 1 2 T1 Lecture
Analytical design for PD, PI,PID control 2 2 T1
8 Lecture
systems

Schedule of Instructions: Unit III

Sl. No. of Teaching
Topics CO Reference
No Periods Method
1 Closed loop frequency response 1 3 T1 Lecture
Performance specification in frequency 1 3 T1 Lecture
2
domain
Frequency response of standard second 1 3 T1 Lecture
3
order system
4 Bode Plot 2 3 T1 Lecture
5 Polar Plot 2 3 T1 Lecture
6 Nyquist plots 1 3 T1 Lecture
7 Design of compensators using Bode plots 1 3 T1 PPT
8 Cascade lead compensation 1 3 T1 Lecture
9 Cascade lag compensation 1 3 T1 Lecture
10 Cascade lag-lead compensation 1 3 T1 Lecture

Schedule of Instructions: Unit IV

Sl. No. of Teaching
Topics CO Reference
No Periods Method
Concept of stability-Bounded - Input 4 T1
1 2 Lecture
Bounded- Output stability
2 Routh stability criterion 2 4 T1 Lecture
3 Relative stability 2 4 T1 Lecture
4 Root locus concept 2 4 T1 Lecture
5 Guidelines for sketching root locus 2 4 T1 Lecture
6 Nyquist stability criterion 2 4 T1 Lecture

Schedule of Instructions: Unit V

Sl. No. of Teaching
Topics CO Reference
No Periods Method
1 State variable representation 1 5 T1 Lecture
Conversion of state variable models to 2 5 T1 Lecture
2
transfer functions
Conversion of transfer functions to state 2 5 T1 Lecture
3
variable models
4 State transition matrix 1 5 T1 Lecture
5 Solution of state equations 2 5 T1 Lecture
Concepts of Controllability and 2 5 T1 Lecture
6
Observability

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7 Control design using state feedback 1 5 T1 Lecture

State variable analysis of digital control 1 5 T1 Lecture
8
system

Suggestion by Course Coordinator

The syllabus is vast in 3rd unit. In this unit, Bode plot, Polar plot, Nyquist
plot and the compensator design (Lag, Lead, Lag – Lead ) are there. So it is very
difficult to complete within 9 hours.

Prepared By

Signature of Course instructor with date

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St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering

(Autonomous)
Chunkankadai, Nagercoil - 629003
B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, November/December
2022 Third Semester
Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC3351– Control Systems
Regulations 2021
Permitted Graph Sheets: Linear Graph, Semi-log Graph, Polar Graph
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer All Questions

Part-A (10 × 2 = 20 Marks) CL CO

1. Compare open-loop control system and closed-loop control system. Un CO1

2. What are the basic elements used in mechanical translational and mechanical rotational Kn CO1

systems?
3. Determine the damping ratio of a second-order system that has the following closed loop Ap CO2
𝐶(𝑠) 200
transfer function = .
𝑅(𝑠) 𝑠2+20𝑠+200
4. Why derivative controller is not used in control systems? Explain it. Un CO2

5. Define gain margin and phase margin. Kn CO3

6. Define corner frequency. Kn CO3

7. Define relative stability. Kn CO4

8. State Nyquist stability criterion. Kn CO4

9. Define state variable. Kn CO5

10. What is observability? Kn CO5

Part-B (5 × 13 = 65 Marks) CL CO

11. a) Using the block diagram reduction technique, find the overall transfer function Ap CO1

C(s)/R(s) for the block diagram shown below.

Or
b) The signal flow graph for a feedback control system is shown in the figure below. Ap CO1

Determine the closed loop transfer function C(s)/R(s).

1
12. a) Infer the order of a system and compute the response of
i) Undamped second order for a unit step input. (8)
Un CO2
ii) First order system for a unit step input. (5)
Un CO2
Or
b) i) For servomechanisms with open loop transfer function given below explain what Ap CO2
type of input signal gives rise to a constant steady-state error and calculate its
values. (6)
10 10
(𝑠 ) = 2 and 𝐺 (𝑠 ) = ( )
𝑆 (𝑆+1)(𝑆+2) 𝑠+2 (𝑠+3)
(ii) Derive the transfer function of the Proportional-Integral Controller and also Ap CO2

construct the PI controller using op-amp. (7)

13.
a) Construct the Bode diagram for the following transfer function and determine the gain Ap CO3
cross-over frequency and corresponding phase margin, the phase cross-over
frequency and gain margin.
10
(𝑠 ) =
(1+0.4𝑠)(1+0.1𝑠)
Or
b) The open loop transfer function of a certain unity feedback control system is given by Ap CO3
K
G(s) = s(s+4)(s+80)
. It is desired to have the phase margin to be at least 33° and the
velocity error constant Kv = 30 Sec-1. Design a phase lag series compensator.
14.
a) The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback control system is given by Ap CO4
K
G (s ) = . By applying Routh criterion, discuss the stability of the
(s+2)(s+4)(s2+6𝑠+25)
closed-loop system as the function of K.
Or
b) i) How will you fix dominant poles on root locus in such a way to meet the given time Un CO4
domain specifications and outline how to determine the value of corresponding gain
K? (8)
ii) What is Nyquist contour? What are the segments of Nyquist contour? (5) Un CO4
15.
a) The
Ẋ1 state−2
model of a Xsystem is given by Ap CO5
1 1 X1
[ ]= [ 0 ][ and 𝑌 = [1 1 ] [ ]
]𝑢
Ẋ2 0 −3 X ] + 1 X1
[2
Find the transfer function of the system.
Or
b) Find the controllability and observability of the system whose state space Ap CO5
representation is given as

2
 Ẋ1 0 0 2 X1 0 X1
̇
[X2] = [−2 −3 0 ] [X2] + [2] 𝑢 and 𝑌 = [1 0 0 ] [X2]
Ẋ 0 2 −3 X3 0 X3
3

Part-C (1 × 15 = 15 Marks) CL CO

16. a) Construct the Nyquist plot for the system whose open loop transfer function is Ap CO4
𝐾
𝐺(𝑠)𝐻(𝑠) =
𝑠(𝑠 + 2)(𝑠 + 10)
Determine the range of K for which the closed-loop system is stable.
Or
b) Sketch the polar plot for the unity feedback system whose open loop gain is Ap CO3
K
G(s) =
s(1 + 0.5s)(1 + 4s)
and determine the value of K for gain margin Kg=20 dB and phase margin=30°.
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St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering

(Autonomous)
Chunkankadai, Nagercoil – 629003
B.E./B.Tech. Degree Examinations, April/May 2023
Third Semester
Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC3351 – Control Systems
Regulations 2021
Permitted Tables/Data Books: Ordinary Graph, Semi-log Graph, Polar Graph
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer All Questions

Part-A (10 × 2 = 20 Marks) CL CO

1. Determine the gain of the system shown in the following figure. Ap CO1

2. Why negative feedback is preferred in closed loop control system? Kn CO1

3. Find the steady state error of system, Ap CO2

15
G(s)  for unit ramp input.
s(s  8)
4. List any four time domain specifications. Kn CO2

5. The damping ratio and natural frequency of oscillations of a second order system is 0.3 and Ap CO3

3 rad/sec respectively. Calculate resonant frequency and resonant peak.

6. In a Bode plot of a unity feedback control system, the value of phase of G(jω) at the gain Ap CO3

cross over frequency is -125°. Find the phase margin.

7. What are the necessary conditions for stability? Kn CO4

8. Find the number and direction of encirclements around the point -1+j0 in the Ap CO4
1s
complex plane by the Nyquist plot of G(s)  .
4  2s
9. State the properties of state transition matrix. Kn CO5

10. Draw the state space representation for a discrete time systems. Kn CO5

Part-B (5 × 13 = 65 Marks) CL CO

11. a) Examine the electrical network given below and deduce the transfer function. Ap CO1

1
 Or
b) Find the overall gain C(S)/R(S) for the signal flow graph shown in the following figure. Ap CO1

12. a) Derive the expression for Kp, Kv, and Ka for Type 0, 1 and 2 systems when the inputs Ap CO2

are unit step, ramp and parabolic.

Or
b) With suitable diagrams and equations, explain PI, PD and PID controllers used in Un CO2

control system
13. a) The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is Ap CO3
1
G(s)  . Sketch the polar plot, calculate the gain and phase margins of
s(1  s)(1  2s)
the closed loop system and comment on the stability of the closed loop system.
Or
b) Design a phase lead compensator for the system, Ap CO3
k
G(s)  satisfying the following specifications, γ ≥45°, ess for unit ramp input
s(s  1)
≤1/15 and ωgc of the system must be less than 7.5 rad/sec.
14. a) Find the stability of the following systems with characteristic equation using Routh- Ap CO4

Hurwitz stability criterion

i) 2S 4  S 3  8S 2  S 1  0 (7)
ii) 3S 4 10S 3  5S 2  5S  2  0 (6)
Comment on location of roots and stability of the system.
Or
b) A feedback control system has an open loop transfer function Ap CO4
K
G(s)H (s) 
s(s  3)(s 2  2s  2)
Sketch the root locus plot and find the range of values of K for which the system has
damped oscillatory response. Find the gain K at the point where the locus crosses the
2
 0.5 damping ratio line.
15. a) Obtain the controller canonical representation and observer canonical representation Ap CO5
6
for the system with transfer function G(s) 
S 3  6S 2  11S  6
Or
b) Check the controllability and observability of a system having the following coefficient Ap CO5

matrices.

Part-C (1 × 15 = 15 Marks) CL CO

16. a) Derive the expression of the step response of a standard second order under damped Un CO2

system. Use standard notations.

Or
b) The state equation and initial condition vector of an linear time invariant are given Ap CO5

below determine solution of state equation

 
 X1  1 0 X 1  1
    1 1 X ; X 0  0
 X2   2   
 
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St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering

(Autonomous)
Chunkankadai, Nagercoil – 629003
B.E. Degree Examinations, Nov./Dec. 2023
Third Semester
Electronics and Communication Engineering
EC3351 – Control Systems
Regulations 2021
Permitted Graph Sheets: Normal Graph Sheet, Semi Log Graph Sheet
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
Answer All Questions

Part-A (10 × 2 = 20 Marks) CL CO

1. Distinguish between feed forward control system and feedback control system. Un CO1

2. Recall the expression for Mason’s gain formula. Re CO1

3. Define settling time. Re CO2

4. Find the steady state error of system G(s) for unit ramp input. Ap CO2
15
G(s) =
s (s + 8 )
5. What is meant by frequency response? Re CO3

6. Why compensators are necessary in feedback control systems? Re CO3

7. Find the range of K for stability of a closed loop control system with characteristic equation Ap CO4

S4+8S3+36S2+80S+K=0 using Routh stability criterion.

8. What are the effects of adding open loop poles and zero on the nature of the root locus on Re CO4

system?
9. List any four advantages of state-variable analysis. Re CO5

10. What is the necessary condition for complete observability of a system? Re CO5

Part-B (5 × 13 = 65 Marks) CL CO

11. a) Write the differential equations governing the behavior of the translational mechanical Ap CO1

systems shown in the following figure and hence find X1(s).

1
 Or
b) Determine the transfer function of the system shown in the following figure using Ap CO1

block diagram reduction technique.

12. a) Develop the expression for the time response of a second order system subjected to Ap CO2

unit step input for under damped system and also derive the expression for peak
time and rise time.
Or
b) With suitable block diagrams and equations, explain the following types of Un CO2

controllers employed incontrol system.

i) Proportional plus derivative controller. (4)
ii) Proportional plus integral controller. (4)
iii) PID controller. (5)

13. a) The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by Ap CO3
1
G(s) = . From the Bode plot determine the gain crossover
frequency,
s (1 + 0.1 s )(1 + s)
phase crossoverfrequency, gain margin and phase margin.
Or
b) Design a lag compensator for the following system to have a phase margin of 65 Ap CO3

degrees.
1
G(s) = , H(s)=1, maximum steady state error for unit step input=0.1.
(s + 1)(0.25s+1)

K (s + 6)
14. a) Draw the root locus diagram for the loop transfer function G(s)H(s) = and Ap CO4
s(s + 4)
calculate K for which the closed loop system will be critically damped.
Or
b) The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by Ap CO4
K
G(s) = , where K>0. Apply Nyquist stability criterion to determine a range
s(s+1)(s+5)
of K over whichthe closed loop system will be stable.

0 1 0
Obtain the transfer function of LTI system X = [ ] X + [ ] 𝑈; Y = [1 0] X Ap CO5
15. a) −2 −3
1
and also check the stability of the system.
2
Or

3
 b) Obtain the state model of the system whose transfer function is given as Ap CO5

Y(s) 10
U(s) = s3+ 4s2+ 2s + 1 .

Part-C (1 × 15 = 15 Marks) CL CO

16. a) The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback system is given by Ap CO3
64(s+2)
G(s) = . Sketch the Bode plot and compute the gain and phase
s(s+0.5)(s2+10s+64)
margins of the closed loop system. Also comment on the stability of the closed
loop system.
Or
b) Find the overall gain C(S)/R(S) for the signal flow graph shown in the following Ap CO1

figure.

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