Q1: If the measured input to a PI controller is a step change (𝐘𝐦(𝐬) = 𝟐/𝐬)
and the controller output changes initially as shown in the figure below, what are
the values of the controller gain and integral time?
Answer
A
PI controller with step change in error E(s)
s
1 A
P( s) K C (1 )
Is s E(t) p(t)
K A 𝐾𝐶 𝐴
P(t ) K C A C t A 𝜏𝐼
I
𝐹𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑎 𝑝𝑙𝑜𝑡 𝐾𝑐𝐴 = 6
𝐴=2
0 ps
𝐾𝑐 = 3 0 t 0 t
𝐾𝑐𝐴 Response of a PI controller (lineaer)
= 1.2
𝜏𝐼
𝐾𝑐𝐴 6
𝜏𝐼 = = =5
1.2 1.2
1
Q2: The block diagram of a system with a proportional controller is shown below:
Unit step input is introduced in the set point. Find:
1. The expression for ψ and τ for
closed loop response
2. The value of Kc to provide a
critically damped response for
τp = 8, and τm = 1.
Solution:
2
3
4
Q3: A feedback control system has the following transfer functions;
Gp(s) = 5/[(2s + 1) (s + 1)], Gm (s) = 1/(0.5s + 1), GV(s) = 0.2/(0.1s +
1),
GC (s) = KC and Gd (s) =1
(a) Obtain the overall closed loop transfer function.
(b) Find the offset for a unit step change in set point if Kc=3.
(c) Find the offset for a unit step change in load if Kc=3.
Solution
5
6
7
𝟓
Q4: The following second order process Gp(s) = is controlled by a
(𝐬+𝟏)(𝟐𝐬+𝟏)
proportional controller of gain (Kc = 1.6).
For a unit step input in setpoint and unity transfer functions for valve and measuring
elements (GV = Gm = 1), find the: (1) damping coefficient, (2) overshoot, (3) period
of oscillation, (4) Maximum value of response (ymax), (5) offset.
Answer
𝑌(𝑠) 𝐺𝐶 𝐺𝑉 𝐺𝑃
=
𝑋(𝑠) 1 + 𝐺𝐶 𝐺𝑉 𝐺𝑃 𝐺𝑚
5
𝑌(𝑠) 1.6 ×
(s + 1)(2s + 1)
=
𝑋(𝑠) 1 + 1.6 × 5
(s + 1)(2s + 1)
8
𝑌(𝑠) (2s 2 + 3s + 1)
=
𝑋(𝑠) 1 + 8
2
(2s + 3s + 1)
𝑌(𝑠) 8
= 2
𝑋(𝑠) 2s + 3s + 1 + 8
8
𝑌(𝑠) 9
=
𝑋(𝑠) 2 s
s2 + + 1
9 3
2
𝜏 = √ =0.4714
9
ξ=0.35355
Overshoot exp 0.305
1 2 )
2
T 3.1664
1 2
UV=8/9=0.888889
Y(max)=UV*(1+OS)=1.16
Offset=1-UV=0.111111