Compensators in
Control Systems
Key component for enhancing stability and performance.
by chinmeyi laxmiprasanna
What are Compensators?
Modify system transfer function to achieve desired performance.
1 Stability Enhancement 2 Accuracy Increase
Prevent oscillations and Reduce errors and improve
ensure stability. output precision.
3 Responsiveness 4 Oscillation Reduction
Enhancement Minimize unwanted
Faster response to changes fluctuations in output.
in input.
Types of Compensators
Lead Lag Lead-Lag
PI PID Phase-Lead
Phase-Lag
Lead Compensator
Increases stability by adding a zero to the transfer function.
Advantages Disadvantages
Improved stability May introduce oscillations
Increased bandwidth
Lag Compensator
Improves stability by adding a pole to the transfer function.
Advantages Disadvantages
Improved stability May reduce bandwidth
Reduced oscillations
Lead-Lag Compensator
Combines the benefits of both lead and lag compensators.
Advantages Disadvantages
Improved stability Complex implementation
Increased bandwidth
Reduced oscillations
PI Compensator
Combines proportional and integral control to eliminate steady-state error.
Advantages Disadvantages
Eliminates steady-state error May introduce oscillations
Improved stability
PID Compensator
Combines proportional, integral, and derivative control for optimal performance.
Advantages Disadvantages
Eliminates steady-state error Complex implementation
Improved stability Requires tuning
Reduced oscillations
