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Model Question Paper-1 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)

USN

Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject CONTROL SYSTEMS
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02.
03.

*Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a Compare closed loop and open loop control systems. Give one example for L1 06 M
each. CO1
b What are the components of a closed loop control system? L1 04 M
CO1
c Find the Force Voltage analogous electrical network for the given Translational L1, L2 10 M
Mechanical system shown in Fig 1(c). CO1

FIG 1(C)
OR
Q.02 a What are the effects of negative feedback in control systems? L1 05 M
CO1
b What are the requirements of a good control system? L1 05 M
CO1
c Find the transfer function θ2(s) / T(s) and θ1(s) /T(s) for the Rotational L1, L2 10 M
Mechanical system shown in Fig 2 c. CO1

FIG 2 (C)

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Module-2
Q. 03 a Derive the transfer Function for the lead lag network shown in Fig 3 a. when L1 06 M
R1=R2=1 M Ω, C1 = C2 = 1 µF. CO2

R1

R2
ei(t) C1 e0(t)
C2

FIG 3 (a)
b Write any four rules of reducing Block diagram. L1 04 M
CO2
c Find the transfer function by reducing the block diagram shown in fig 3(c). L1, L2 10 M
CO2
G2

+ +
R(s) G1 G3 C(s)
– +

–
H2 H1
–
G4

FIG 3 (c)

OR
Q.04 a Define Mason’s gain formula in Signal flow Graph. L1 04 M
CO2
b Find Transfer function by block diagram reduction for the signal flow graph L1, L2 08 M
shown in Fig 4 b. CO2

G5

1 G1 G2 G3 G4 1
R(S) C(S)

−H1 −H2
−H3

FIG 4 (b)
c Find the transfer function by Mason’s Gain formula for the Signal flow Graph L1,L2 08 M
shown in Fig 4 b. CO2
Module-3
Q. 05 a List the standard test inputs used in control system with their Laplace transform. L1 04 M
CO3
b Derive the step input response of a first order system. L1, L2 08 M
CO3
c A unity negative feedback control system with = L1,L2 08 M
CO3
(i) What is the type of the system?
(ii) Find static error coefficients.
(iii) Find steady state error if the input is r(t) = 2t2 + 5t + 10.
OR

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Q. 06 a Starting from the output equation C(t) derive expressions for: L1, L2 08 M
(i) Rise time (tr) (ii) Peak overshoot (Mp) CO3
of an under damped second order system subjected to unit step input.
b K1 L3 08 M
For servomechanism system G ( s ) = and H ( s ) = 1 + K 2 s. Determine CO3
s2
the value of K1, K2 so that peak overshoot is 0.25 and peak time is 2 seconds for
a unit step input.
c With a neat block diagram explain PI and PD controllers. L1 04 M
CO3
Module-4
Q. 07 a Explain Routh – Hurwitz criterion for stability of the system and what are its L1 04 M
limitations. CO4
b Find the range of K so that system with characteristic equation as: L1,L2 06 M
4 3 2
S + 22 S + 10 S + S + K =0 is stable. Also find frequency of oscillation at CO4
marginal value of K.
c Plot root locus for s3 + 6s2 + 8s + K = 0 L2, CO4 10 M
OR
Q. 08 a 100 L3 04 M
For a closed loop control system, G ( s ) = H ( s ) = 1 , determine CO4
s (s + 8)
resonant peak and resonant frequency.
b State any three rules of plotting root locus. L1 06M
CO4
c Sketch the Bode plot for open loop transfer function. L2,L3 10 M
K CO5
G ( s ) H(s) = Determine the value of K for gain margin
s (1 + 0.2s )(1 + 0.05s )
(GM) of 6 dB.
Module-5
Q. 09 a State mapping theorem and explain Nyquist stability criterion. L1 04 M
CO5
b 10 L1 10 M
Draw polar plot for G ( s ) H ( s ) = Find GM and PM, also CO5
s ( s + 1)( s + 2)
comment on stability.

c Explain lead lag compensating networks. L1,CO5 06 M

OR
Q. 10 a What are the advantages of State Space analysis? L1,CO5 04 M
b Obtain the state equations for the electrical network shown in fig 10 b. L2, L3 08 M
CO5

FIG 10 (b)

c 1 0  L2,L3 08 M
Compute the STM for the system given system matrix A =   using Laplace CO5
1 1 
approach technique.
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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Model Question Paper-2 with effect from 2019-20 (CBCS Scheme)
USN

Fourth Semester B.E. Degree Examination

Subject CONTROL SYSTEMS
TIME: 03 Hours Max. Marks: 100

Note: 01. Answer any FIVE full questions, choosing at least ONE question from each MODULE.
02.
03.

*Bloom’s
Module -1 Taxonomy Marks
Level
Q.01 a What are the merits and demerits of Closed Loop control systems. L1 04 M
CO1
b Define control system and explain the same with an example. L1 04 M
CO1
c Find the transfer function for the given electro mechanical system shown in Fig L1, L2 12 M
1(c). CO1

dx
e b (t) = k b
dt
kb back emf constant V m−1 s−1
FIG 1(C)
OR
Q.02 a What are the classification of control system. L1 05 M
CO1
b Explain closed loop control system with an example. L1 05 M
CO1
c Find the Translational mechanical system for the Force Voltage electrical circuit L1, L2 10 M
shown in Fig 2 c. CO1

FIG 2 (C)

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Module-2
Q. 03 a V (s) L1 06 M
Find the transfer function 0 for the system shown with unity gain buffer
Vi (s) CO2
amplifier shown in Fig 3(a)
C1 C2

Vi R1 Buffer R2 V 0

Amp

FIG 3(a)
b Compare Block diagram and signal flow graph method of finding the transfer L1 04 M
function. CO2
c The system block diagram is given in Fig 3(c) below. Find L1, L2 10 M
C(s) CO2
if N(s) = 0 .
R(s)
N(S)
3
+
R(S) 10 C(S)
S+4 2
–
s + 6s

FIG 3 (c)
OR
Q.04 a What are the types of Loops and their respective loop gains in a signal flow L1 04 M
graph? CO2
b Find the transfer function by constructing a Block diagram and reducing the same L1, L2 08 M
for the circuit shown in Fig 4(b). CO2
R1 V1 C2 E0

Ei ~ R2 E0(t)
i1(t) i2(t)

Fig 4(b)

c Find the transfer function by constructing SFG and Mason’s Gain formula for the L1,L2 08 M
circuit shown in Fig 4 b. CO2
Module-3
Q. 05 a Obtain expressions for specifications namely time constant, rise time, and L1 04 M
settling time of first order system for a unit step input. CO3
b Derive an expression for C(t) of an under damped second order system for a unit L1, L2 08 M
step input. CO3
c A unity feedback system is characterized by an open loop transfer function L1,L2 08 M
K CO3
G (S) = find the value of K so that the system will have the
S ( S + 10 )
damping ratio of 0.5. for this value of K find MP, tP & tS for a unit step input.
OR
Q. 06 a Starting from the output equation C(t) derive expressions for: L1, L2 08 M
(i) Peak time (tp) (ii) Peak overshoot (Mp) CO3
of an under damped second order system subjected to unit step input.

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b K L3 08 M
A unity feedback system has G(s) = CO3
s(s + 2)(s 2 + 2s + 5)
(i) For a unit ramp input it is desired that eSS ≤ 0.2. Find K.
t2
(ii) Find eSS if r(t) = 2 + 4t +
2
c Write a short note on PID controllers. L1 04 M
CO3
Module-4
Q. 07 a Define stability and hence stable, unstable, marginally stable, and conditional L1 06 M
stability of a unity feedback system. CO4
b In a unity feedback system find the range of K for stability and K mar , ωmar with L1,L2 06 M
CO4
K
G ( s) =
s (1 + 0.4s ) (1 + 0.25s )
c Prove that part of root loci is a circle using angle condition and find the center as L2, CO4 08 M
K(s + 2)
well as radius when G(s)H(s) =
s(s + 1)
OR
Q. 08 a K L3 04 M
A – ve feedback control system is characterised by G ( s ) = CO5
s (s + α )
H(s) = 1. Find value of K and α so that Mr = 1.04 and ωr = 11.55 rad/sec
b Using RH criterion determine the stability of the system, the system is type one L1 06M
system with error constant of 10 sec−1 and poles at S = −3 and S = −6 CO4
c Find transfer function for the magnitude plot. L2,L3 10 M
CO5

Freq

Module-5
Q. 09 a Compare transfer function method and state space approach in control systems. L1,L2 04 M
CO5
b K ( s + 1) L1 10 M
Find stability and range of K using Nyquist Plot G ( s ) H ( s ) = CO5
s ( s − 1)

c Write short note on Lead, Lag, lead lag compensators. L1,CO5 06 M

OR
Q. 10 a Define state, state variable, state space. L1,CO5 04 M
b Obtain the state equations for the electrical network shown in fig 10 b. L2, L3 08 M
CO5

FIG 10 (b)

c A system is given by the following vector matrix equation write φ(t) L2,L3 08 M

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  CO5
 x1  =  0 1   x1  +  0  U
   −4 −5   x 2  1 
 x 2 
*Bloom’s Taxonomy Level: Indicate as L1, L2, L3, L4, etc. It is also desirable to indicate the COs and POs to be
attained by every bit of questions.

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