NonlinearAdaptiveCtrl Midterm Exam 2nd Semester 1617 Solution
NonlinearAdaptiveCtrl Midterm Exam 2nd Semester 1617 Solution
Problem 1: (3.0 points) Consider a nonlinear control system in the block diagram below, in which
8e-0.2 s
N(M) is a three-state relay and G ( s ) = . Calculate the amplitude and frequency of the
s( s + 2) 2
u
oscillation at the output of the system (if existing).
9
r(t)=0 e(t) u(t) y(t) 0.5 e
+ N(M) G(s)
0.5
9
Problem 2: (3.0 points) Given a nonlinear system described by the state equation:
ì
ï x1 = x1 ( x12 + x22 - 5) - 3x1 x22
ï
í
ï 2 2 2
î x 2 = 4 x1 x2 + x2 ( x1 + x2 - 5)
ï
- Verify that x [0;0]T is an equilibrium point
- Analyze the stability of the system at the equilibrium point x [0;0]T
Problem 3: (4.0 points) Given a nonlinear system described by the state equation:
x1 x2
x x 2 x
2 2 3
x sin x u 1 x 2
3 1 2
y x1
Design a feedback linearization controller such that the characteristic equation of the error
dynamics has a pair of complex roots with x = 0.8 and wn = 5 , and another root at –10. Plot the
block diagram of the designed control system.
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SOLUTION
Problem 1: (3.0 points)
Frequency response of the plant:
8e 0.2 j
G ( j )
j ( j 2) 2
Describing function of the three-state relay:
4Vm D2 36 0.52
N (M ) 1 2 1 2
M M M M
Amplitude and frequency of the self-excited oscillation are the solutions of the equation:
1 N (M )G( j) 0
arg(G( j)) (1)
1 (0.5 point)
G( j) N ( M ) (2)
(1) 2tan1 ( ) 0.2
2 2
1.48(rad / sec) (1.0 point)
Substitude 1.48 into (2):
8 1
1.48(1.48 4) N ( M )
2
N ( M ) 1.145
36 0.52
1 2 1.145
M M
M 9.9955
M 0.5006 (1.0 point)
Conclusion: The system has self-excited oscillation y (t ) y1 (t ) 10sin1.48t (0.5 point)
Conclusion: The system is locally asymtotically stable at the equilibirum point. (0.5 point)
y x1
y x1 x2
y x2 x22 x3
y 2 x2 x2 x3