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Course Plan

Semester: - IV Year: 2020-2021

Course Title: Control Systems Course Code: 18EC43

CIE Marks: 40 SEE Marks: 60

Lesson Plan Author: Prof. Sunil Begumpur Date:

Checked By: Dr. Subhas A. Meti Date:

Prerequisites:
The student should be familiar with the following concepts of Network theory which they have
studied during their III semester.
1. Knowledge of electrical circuit terminologies like, current, voltage, power and energy.
2. Basic knowledge about Ohms law, Kirchhoff’s law.
3. Knowledge of simultaneous equation solving and complex calculations.

Course Objectives:
This course enables the students to:
1. Understand the basic features, configurations and application of control systems.
2. Understand various terminologies and definitions for the control systems.
3. Learn how to find a mathematical model of electrical, mechanical and electro- mechanical
systems.
4. Know how to fin d time response from the transfer function.
5. Find the transfer function via Mason’s rule.
6. Analyze the stability of a system from the transfer function.
Course Outcomes:
After studying this course, students will be able to:
1. Develop the mathematical model of mechanical and electrical systems.
2. Develop transfer function for a given control system using block diagram reduction
techniques and signal flow graph method.
3. Determine the time domain specifications for first and second order systems.
4. Determine the stability of a system in the time domain using Routh-Hurwitz criterion and
Root-locus technique.
5. Determine the stability of a system in the frequency domain using Nyquist and bode plots.

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6. Synthesize the circuits for given specifications using Multisim simulation tool.

Programme Specific Outcomes

1. Specify, design, build and test analog and digital systems for signal processing,
communication and embedded system applications, using suitable components / simulation
tools.
2. Demonstrate competency of developing algorithms / core programming skills to solve
engineering problems.

Course Articulation Matrix: Mapping of Course Outcomes (COs) and Programme Specific
Outcomes(PSOs) with Program Outcomes (POs)

Course Title: Control Systems Semester: IV

Course Code: 18EC43 Year: 2019-2020

Course Outcomes (COs) / 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 PSO- PSO-

Program Outcomes (POs) 1 2

1. Develop the
mathematical model of
3 2 1 1 1 1
mechanical and
electrical systems.

2. Develop transfer
function for a given
control system using
3 3 1 1 1 1
block diagram reduction
techniques and signal
flow graph method.

3. Determine the time

domain specification s
3 2 1 1 1
for first and second order
systems.

4. Determine the stability

3 2 1 1 1
of a system in the time

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domain using Routh-

Hurwitz criterion and
Root-locus technique.

5. Determine the s stability

of a system in the
3 1 1 1 1
frequency domain u sing
Nyquist and bode plots.

6. Synthesize the circuits

for given specifications
using Multisim 3 2 1 2 2 1 1 2
simulation tool or
MATLAB.

Degree of compliance 1: Low 2: Medium 3: High

Course Content

Course Code: 18EC43 Course Title: Control Systems

CIE Marks: 40 SEE Marks: 60 Total Marks: 100

Teaching Hrs: 4hrs/week. Credits: 3 Exam Duration: 3 hrs

Content Hrs

Module – 1

Introduction to Control Systems: Types of Control Systems, Effect of Feedback Systems,

Differential equation of Physical Systems –Mechanical Systems, Electrical Systems, 8 hrs
Electromechanical systems, Analogous Systems. L1, L2, L3

Module – 2

Block diagrams and signal flow graphs: Transfer functions, Block diagram algebra and
8 hrs
Signal Flow graphs. L1, L2, L3

Module – 3

Time Response of feedback control systems: Standard test signals, Unit step response of 8 hrs

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First and Second order Systems. Time response specifications, Time response specifications
of second order systems, steady state errors and error constants.
Introduction to PI, PD and PID Controllers (excluding design). L1, L2 and L3

Module – 4

Stability analysis: Concepts of stability, Necessary conditions for Stability, Routhstability

criterion, Relative stability analysis: more on the Routh stability criterion.
Introduction to Root-Locus Techniques, The root locus concepts, Construction of
8 hrs
rootloci.
Frequency domain analysis and stability: Correlation between time and frequency
response, Bode Plots, Experimental determination of transfer function. L1, L2, L3

Module – 5

Introduction to Polar Plots, (Inverse Polar Plots excluded) Mathematical

preliminaries, Nyquist Stability criterion, (Systems with transportation lag
excluded)
8 hrs
Introduction to lead, lag and lead- lag compensating networks (excluding design).
Introduction to State variable analysis: Concepts of state, state variable and state models
for electrical systems, Solution of state equations. L1, L2, L3
Text books:
1. J. Nagarath an d M.Gopal, “ Control System s Engineering”, New Age International(P) Limited,
Publishers, Fifthedition- 2005,ISBN: 81 - 224 - 2008-7.
Reference Books:
1. “Modern Control Engineering,” K.Ogata, Pearson Education Asia/ PHI, 4 th Edition, 2002.
ISBN 978 - 81 - 203 - 4010 - 7.
2. “Automatic Control Systems”, Benjamin C. Kuo, John Wiley India Pvt. Ltd., 8 th Edition, 2008.
3. “Feedback and Control System,” Joseph J Distefano III et al., Schaum’s Outlines, TMH, 2nd
Edition 2007.

Evaluation Scheme

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Assessment Weightage in Marks

Continuous Internal Internal Exam 30

Evaluation(CIE) Course Project (Activity) 10

Semester End Exam(SEE) 60

Total 100

Allotment of Continuous Internal Evaluation(CIE)

Course Unitization for CIE(30 Marks) and SEE

Topics / Chapters Teaching No. of Questions No. of Questions No. of Questions No. of Questions
Hours in CIE 1 in CIE 2 in CIE 3 in SEE

Module I

Introduction to Control
8 1+1/2 2.00
Systems

Module II

Block diagrams and signal

8 1+1/2 2.00
flow graphs

Module III

Time Response of
8 -- 2 2.00
feedback control systems

Module IV

Stability analysis 8 -- 1 1 2.00

Module V

Introduction to Polar Plots 8 -- -- 2 2.00

Question paper Pattern

 The question paper will have ten questions.
 Each full Question consisting of 20 marks.
 There will be 2 full questions (with a maximum of four sub questions) from each module.
 Each full question will have sub questions covering all the topics under a module.

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 The students will have to answer 5 full questions, selecting one full question from each
module.

Date: Head of Department

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Module wise Plan

Course Code and Title: 18EC43 – CONTROL SYSTEMS

Module Number and Title: 1. Introduction to Control Systems Planned Hours: 8 hrs

Learning Outcomes:-
At the end of the topic the student should be able to:

Topic Learning Outcomes COs BL

1. Distinguish between closed loop and open loop control systems; discuss the 1 2
necessity and effects of feedback control systems.

2. Derive the transfer function for mechanical, electrical and electromechanical 1 2

systems.

3. Obtain electrical analogous circuits for the given mechanical system. 1 2

Lesson Schedule
Class No. - Portion covered per hour

1. Introduction to Control Systems

2. Types of Control Systems,

3. Effect of Feedback Systems

4. Differential equation of Physical Systems

5. Differential equation of Mechanical Systems.

6. Differential equation of Electrical Systems.

7. Electromechanical systems.

8. Analogous Systems.

Review Questions:
Sl. Questions TLO BL
No.
1 Define control systems & transfer function of a system. 1 L1
2 Compare open loop and closed control systems. Give examples for open loop 1 L1

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and closed loop control systems.

3 Give the significance of having the physical model of systems. 2 L1
4 Give the steps for obtaining physical model for mechanical systems. Assume 2 L2
any mechanical system and explain the steps.
5 Give the steps for obtaining analogous electrical circuits using Force-Voltage 3 L2
analogy and Force- current analogy for a given mechanical system. Assume
any mechanical system and explain the steps.
6 Obtain differential equations describing the mechanical system shown below. 2, 3 L3
Then draw the electric circuits based on F-V and F-I analogy.
(June/July 2008)

7 For the mechanical system shown in Fig., write the differential equation 2 L3
relating to the position y(t) and the force f(t).
(Dec 2010)

8 For the system shown below, write mechanical network and obtain its 2 L3
mathematical model. (July 2013)

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9 For the system shown below, write mechanical network and obtain its 2, 3 L3
mathematical model and electrical analogue based on force-current analogy.
(July 2013)

10 Write the differential equations of performance for the mechanical system 2,3 L3
shown. Draw its F-V analogous circuit. (June 2012)

Module wise Plan

Course Code and Title: 18EC43 – CONTROL SYSTEMS

Module Number and Title: 2. Block diagrams and signal flow graphs Planned Hours: 8 hrs

Learning Outcomes:-
At the end of the topic the student should be able to:

Topic Learning Outcomes COs BL

1. Find the closed loop transfer function of the system using block diagram 2 1
reduction rules.

2. Obtain the closed loop transfer function of the Signal Flow Graph using 2 3
Mason’s gain formula.

Lesson Schedule
Class No. - Portion covered per hour

1. Transfer function.

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2. Rules of Block diagram algebra

3. Numericals related to Block diagram algebra

4. Numerical examples related to Block diagram algebra

5. Rules for Signal Flow graphs.

6. Mason’s Gain Formula explanation.

7. Numerical examples related to Signal Flow graphs

8. Numerical examples related to Signal Flow graphs

Review Questions:
Sr. Questions TLO BL
No.
1 Give the rules for block diagram reduction technique. 1 L1
2 Define Mason’s gain formula for obtaining the transfer function of a 1 L1
control system.
3 Give the steps for transfer function of a control system using Mason’s 1 L2
gain formula assuming a suitable example.
4 Determine the transfer function of a system whose block diagram is 1 L3
given below using block diagram reduction techniques.
. (June/July 2008)

5 Reduce the block diagram shown below to a single block T(S) = 1 L3

C(S)/R(S). (Dec 09/Jan 10)

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6 Obtain the overall T.F C/R, by block diagram reduction techniques. 1 L3

(June 2010)

7 Find C(S)/R(S) for the signal flow graph shown below using Mason’s 1 L3
Gain Formula. (June/July 2008)

8 Using Mason’s rule find the transfer function T(S) = C(S)/R(S) for the 1 L3
system represented below. (Dec 09/Jan 10)

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9 Determine the gain X8/X1, of the system described by the signal flow 1 L3
graph given below. (June 2010)

Model CIE-I Question Paper

Note: Answer Any Two Full Questions (Each question carries 15 marks)

Q.No Descriptions of Question Marks BL CLO

Define control system. Compare open loop and closed control
a) 7 L2 1
system with two examples for each type.
Obtain differential equations describing the mechanical system
shown below. Then draw the electric circuits based on F-V and F-I
Q
analogy.
1
b) 8 L3 1

For the system shown below, write mechanical network and obtain
its mathematical model and electrical analogue based on force-
current analogy.
a) 7 L3 1
Q
2

Reduce the block diagram shown below to a single block T(S) =

b) 8 L3 2
C(S)/R(S).

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Using Mason’s rule find the transfer function T(S) = C(S)/R(S) for
the system represented below.
a)
7 L3 2
a)

Q Determine the gain X8/X1, of the system described by the signal

3 flow graph given below. (June 2010)

b)
8 L3 2
b)

Module wise Plan

Course Code and Title: 18EC43 – CONTROL SYSTEMS

Module Number and Title: 3. Time Response of feedback control systems Planned Hours: 8 hrs

Learning Outcomes:-
At the end of the topic the student should be able to:

Topic Learning Outcomes COs BL

1. Determine the time response for first order and second order systems for 3 2
standard test signals.

2. Interpret the steady state error and dynamic error of the system. 3 3

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Lesson Schedule
Class No. - Portion covered per hour

1. Standard test signals,

2. Unit Step response of First and Second order Systems

3. Time response specifications,

4. Time response specifications of second order systems,

5. Steady state errors and error constants.

6. Numerical Examples

7. Introduction to PI, PD and PID Controllers (excluding design).

8. Numerical Examples

Review Questions:
Sr. Questions TLO BL
No.
1 Define standard test signals. 1 L1
2 Define type and order of a system. 1 L1
Using the suitable example obtain the time response for a first order system
4 1 L2
for unit step input.
5 Explain the time response for a second order system for unit step input. 1 L3
6 Derive the equations for performance parameters for a second order system. 1 L2
A unity feedback C.S. is characterized by an open loop T.F G(S)=K/s(s+α).
Where K and α are positive constants. (a) By what factor the amplifier gain K
should be reduced so that the peak overshoot of the unit step response reduces
6 1 L3
from 75% to 25%? (b) Find the values of K and α, so that, damping ratio is 0.6
and frequency of damped oscillations is 8 rad/sec. Also find the peak value of
the response, when the system is excited by a step of 2V.
The open loop transfer function of an unity feedback control system is given
7 by G(S)=k/s(1+Ts). (June/July 2008)
1 L3
(i) By what factor should the amplifier gain K be multiplied in order that the
damping ratio is increased from 0.2 to 0.8?

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(ii) By what factor should k be multiplied so that the system over

shoot for unit step excitation is reduced from 60% to 20%.
Find the position, velocity and acceleration error constant for a control system
4
having open loop transfer function (s) = . Also determine its steady
s(s+1)(s+2)
8 2 L3
2 1
state error due to the transform input of R(S) = - 2 .
s s

The step response of a unity feedback control system is given by

(Dec 09/Jan 10)

i) Find the closed loop transfer function.
9 1 L3
ii) What is the corresponding open loop transfer function?
iii) Determine the complete output response for a unit step input, when the
system is operated on open-loop.

10 1 L3

10(s+2)
For a unity feedback control system with G(s) = . Find:
s2 (s+1)

i) The static error coefficients

11 2 L3
3 2 1
ii)Steady state error when the input transform is R(s) = − 2 +
𝑠 𝑠 3𝑠2

(June 2012)
A system oscillates with a frequency W rad/sec if it has poles at S=±jw and no
poles in right half of the S-planes. Determine the value of ‘K’ and ‘a’ so that
the system shown in fig below oscillates at a frequency of 2 rad/sec.
12 1 L3

(June/July 2008)

Module wise Plan

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Course Code and Title: 18EC43 – CONTROL SYSTEMS

Module Number and Title: 4. Stability analysis Planned Hours: 8 hrs

Learning Outcomes:-
At the end of the topic the student should be able to:

Topic Learning Outcomes COs BL

1. Explain the concept of stability, and discus the relation between closed loop 4 2
poles and stability.

2. Determine the stability of the system using Routh- Hurwitz criterion. 4 3

3. Construct the root locus for a given control system and determine the stability 4 3
of the system.

4. Evaluate gain and phase margins, gain crossover frequency and phase 4 3
crossover frequencies using Bode plots.

Lesson Schedule
Class No. - Portion covered per hour

1. Concepts of stability, Necessary conditions for Stability.

2. Routh stability criterion

3. Relative stability analysis: more on the Routh stability criterion.

4. Introduction to Root-Locus Techniques, The root locus concepts,

5. Construction of rootloci.

6. Correlation between time and frequency response

7. Bode Plots, Experimental determination of transfer function.

8. Numerical examples.

Review Questions:
Sr. Questions TLO BL

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No.

Define stability of a control system. Give the theory for stability of a control
1 1 L1
system.
Explain Routh-Herwitz criterion for stability of a control system using
2 2 L1
sufficient and necessary conditions.
Explain the difficulties encountered in Routh-Herwitz criterion. How they are
3 2 L1
overcome?
Investigate the stability of the system given by characteristic equation ;
4 2 L3
S6+2S5+8S4+2S3+20S2+16S+16=0
Using the Routh-Hurwits criterion and the unity negative feed back system of
the figure. (Dec 09/Jan 10)

5 2 L3

Find the following:

i) The range of k that keeps the system stable.
ii) The value of k that makes the system oscillate.
iii) The frequency of oscillation, when k is set to the value that makes the
system oscillate.
Determine the values of k and a, so that the system shown below, oscillates at
a frequency of 2 rad/sec. (May/June 2010)

6
2 L3

The open loop T.F of a unity feedback control system is given by

7 2 L3
Determine the range of values of K for system stability. What is the value of K
which gives sustained oscillations? What is the oscillation frequency?
8 The open loop T.F of a unity negative feedback control system is given by: 2 L3

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Determine the value of K at which the system is just stable. (Dec 2010)
Explain RH criterion for determining the stability of a system
and mention any three limitations of R-H criterion.
A unity feedback control system is characterized by the open loop T.F:
K(s+13)
G(s)=
s(s+3)(s+7)
9 2 L3
i) Using R-H criterion, calculate the range of values of K for the system to be
stable
ii) Check if for K=1, all the roots of the characteristic equation of the above
system are more negative than -0.5. (June 2012)
Find the range of K for the system to be stable using RH criterion.
10 k(1−s) 2 L3
G(s)H(s)=
s(s2 +5s+9)

Define and explain the significance of angle and magnitude condition, as

11 applied to the root locus method of stability analysis of linear system. 1 L1
(Dec 2010)
Define break away/ in point on a root locus. Explain any one method of
12 1 L1
determining the same. (Dec 2010)
Draw the root-locus of the system having
K
G(s)H(s)= . As k is varied from 0 to ∞. Show all the steps
s(s+4)(s2 +8s+32)
13 2 L3
involved in drawing the root-locus and also mention all the details on the
diagram. Comment on the stability of the system.
Sketch the root locus plot for a negative feedback control system whose open
k
14 loop transfer function is given by G(s)H(s)= for all values of K 2 L3
s(s+1)(s+2)(s+3)

ranging from 0 to ∞. Find the value of K for closed loop stability.

15 Write a note about gain margin in brief. (July 2013) 1 L1
1
Plot the polar plot for the transfer function given G(s)= .
s(Ts+1)
16 1 L2
(July 2013)
17 State Nyquist stability criterion. (Dec 2010) 2 L3
Discuss the stability of a unity feedback C.S. with G(S)=1/S2(1+S) by using
18 2 L3
Nyquist criteria. If H(s) =1+2s, test the stability of the system.

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Construct Nyquist plot for a feedback control system whose loop transfer
5
function is given by, G(s) H(s) =
𝑠(1−𝑠)
19 2 L3
Comment on the stability of open loop and closed loop system.
(Dec 12/Jan 2013)
The open loop T.F of a unity negative feedback system is given by:
K(s+3)
G(s)= (Dec 2010)
s(s2 +2s+2)
20 2 L3
Using the Nyquist criteria, find the value of K for which the closed loop
system is just stable.

Model CIE-II question Paper

Note: Answer Any Two Full Questions (Each question carries 15 marks)

Q.No Descriptions of Question BL

Marks CLO

The open loop transfer function of an unity feedback control

system is given by G(S)=k/s(1+Ts).
i) By what factor should the amplifier gain K be multiplied in
a 8 L3 4
order that the damping ratio is increased from 0.2 to 0.8?
ii) By what factor should k be multiplied so that the system
over shoot for unit step excitation is reduced from 60% to 20%.
Q1 10(𝑠+2)
For a unity feedback control system with 𝑠(𝑠) = .
𝑠2 (𝑠+1)

Find:
b i) The static error coefficients 7 L3 4
3
ii)Steady state error when the input transform is R(s) = −
𝑠
2 1
+
𝑠2 3𝑠2

A system oscillates with a frequency W rad/sec if it has poles

at S=±jw and no poles in right half of the S-planes. Determine
Q2 a) 8 L3 4
the value of ‘K’ and ‘a’ so that the system shown in fig below
oscillates at a frequency of 2 rad/sec.

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Determine the ranges of K such that the characteristic equation

b) S3=(2k+3)S2(6k+7)s+(7k+8.5)=0 has roots more negative than 7 L3 4
S = -1.
Sketch the root locus and hence determine:
i) The damping ratio and the corresponding value of K for

a) maximum damped oscillatory response. 8 L3 4

Q3 ii) The closed loop transfer function corresponding to (i) for a
𝑠(𝑠+3)
unity feed back system having G(s) = .
𝑠(𝑠+2)

Discuss with a suitable example the importance of root locus

b) 7 L1 4
diagram.

Module wise Plan

Course Code and Title: 18EC43 – CONTROL SYSTEMS

Module Number and Title: 5. Introduction to Polar Plots Planned Hours: 8 hrs

Learning Outcomes:-
At the end of the topic the student should be able to:

Topic Learning Outcomes COs BL

1. Define gain margin and phase margin using polar plots. 5 2

2. Obtain the Nyquist Stability criterion Draw the Nyquist plot for the given 5 3
control system and determine the stability

3. Obtain the state models for control systems. 5 3

Lesson Schedule
Class No. - Portion covered per hour

1. Introduction to Polar Plots, (Inverse Polar Plots excluded)

2. Mathematical preliminaries, Nyquist Stability criterion, (System s with transportation lag

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excluded)

3. Introduction to lead, lag and lead- lag compensating networks (excluding design).

4. Introduction to State variable analysis, Concepts of state,

5. state variable and state models for electrical systems,

6. Solution of state equations.

7. Numerical examples.

8. Numerical examples.

Review Questions:
Sr. Questions TLO BL
No.
1 Write a note about gain margin in brief. (July 2013) 1 L1
2 1
Plot the polar plot for the transfer function given G(s)= . 1 L2
s(Ts+1)

(July 2013)
3 State Nyquist stability criterion. (Dec 2010) 2 L3
4 Discuss the stability of a unity feedback C.S. with G(S)=1/S2(1+S) by using 2 L3
Nyquist criteria. If H(s) =1+2s, test the stability of the system.
5 Construct Nyquist plot for a feedback control system whose loop transfer 2 L3
5
function is given by, G(s) H(s) =
𝑠(1−𝑠)

Comment on the stability of open loop and closed loop system.

(Dec 12/Jan 2013)
6 The open loop T.F of a unity negative feedback system is given by: 2 L3
K(s+3)
G(s)= (Dec 2010)
s(s2 +2s+2)

Using the Nyquist criteria, find the value of K for which the closed loop
system is just stable.
7 Compare classical control theory and modern control theory. 1 L1
8 Define the state, state space & state variables. 2 L1
9 Give the steps used to find the state space model of a given control system. 2 L2
10 Give the steps used to find the transfer function of a control system using 2 L1

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state variable analysis.

11 Give the steps used to obtain the solution of a given control system. 3 L1
12 Obtain the state transition matrix for a system matrix given by A=[0 1;-2 -3] 3 L3
13 List the properties of the state transition matrix 3 L1
14 Obtain the state model for the electrical system given in fig take e 1(t), e2(t), 3 L3
as input variables and voltage across R as O/P variables.

Model CIE-III Question Paper

Note: Answer Any Two Full Questions (Each question carries 15 marks)

Q.No Descriptions of Question Marks BL CL

O
Q1 a) Draw the polar plot and find the frequency wc for open loop 7 L2 5
transfer function
1
G(s)H(s) = (1+sT
1 )(1+sT 2 )

b) State and explain Nyquist cretirion for system stability 4 L2 5

c) Determine the system stability using Nyquist stability criterion 4 L3 5
1
𝑠(𝑠)𝑠(𝑠) = (𝑠+1)

Q2 a) Draw the Bode plot for the open loop transfer function given as 8 L3 4

𝑠(𝑠)𝑠(𝑠) =
4
(1+0.1𝑠2 )(1+0,01𝑠)

Find (i)PCO frequency and GM (ii)GCO frequency and PM

(iii)system stability.
b) Obtain the state transition matrix for a system matrix given by 7 L3 5
A=[0 1;-2 -3]

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Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering

Q3 a) List the properties of the state transition matrix 5 L1 5

b) Obtain the state model for the electrical system given in fig take 10 L3 4
e1(t), e2(t), as input variables and voltage across R as O/P
variables.

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