CONTROL ENGINEERING 1 ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION ONE
In the Figure Q1, a closed-loop control system with a proportional controller is
illustrated in block diagram form. Reduce the diagram to an equivalent single block
with its input and output.
Figure Q1
QUESTION TWO
The differential equation of a second-order control system, in terms of damping ratio
and natural frequency, is given by
(i) Derive an expression, in terms of s, for the transfer function.
(ii) Write down the characteristic equation.
(iii) Determine the pole of the transfer function.
QUESTION THREE
A first order system has the following transfer function,
( )
Suppose that the input to the system is
( )
Determine the complete frequency response of first order system
QUESTION FOUR
The block diagram in Figure Q4 represents a closed loop control system, determine its:
(i) Forward transfer function.
(ii) Feedback transfer function.
(iii) Open-loop transfer function.
(iv) Closed-loop transfer function.
(v) Error ratio.
(vi) Primary feedback ratio.
Figure Q4
QUESTION FIVE
The block diagram of a motor-control system with tachometer feedback is shown on figure Q5.
Determine the values of tachometer constant K that will make the system asymptotically stable.
Figure Q5