Gujarat Technological University
Gujarat Technological University
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Q.2 (a) Define the following terms related to signal flow graph: 03
1. Source node 2. Sink node 3. Chain node.
(b) Compare open loop and closed loop control systems. 04
(c) The characteristic equation of feedback control system is given by 07
S4+20S3+S2+2S+K=0
1) Calculate the range of K for the system to be stable.
2) Can the system be marginally stable? If so, find the required value of k
and frequency of sustained oscillation.
OR
(c) Determine the transfer function of the system shown in fig.2 by using block 07
diagram reduction technique.
Q.3 (a) State the condition for stability of control system with respect to bode plot 03
and Nyquist stability criterion.
(b) Explain Standard Test Signals used in control system. 04
(c) Draw the time response of second order system and define all the time 07
response specification.
OR
Q.3 (a) Explain Gain margin and Phase margin. 03
(b) Explain Routh stability criterion method. 04
(c) Draw the root locus for the transfer function given by 07
G(S)= K/ S (S+4) (S2+4S+20).
Q.4 (a) State the advantages of bode plot. 03
(b) Draw the polar plot for the transfer function given by 04
G(S)= 2/(S+1) (S+2) (S+3).
(c) Write Nyquist contour and Nyquist stability criterion in brief. 07
OR
Q.4 (a) List out the different types of Controllers. 03
(b) Explain derivative control mode. State its characteristics. 04
(c) Explain Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Controller. 07
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