Gujarat Technological UniversitySummer 2024 examination

GTU 3151908 Control Engineering Summer 2024 Question Paper & PDF

B.E. · Mechanical Engineering · Semester 5 · Subject code 3151908
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Total
70 marks
To pass
23 marks (33%)
Duration
2.5 Hours 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Questions
5 with internal choice
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Q.1

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Define following terms related to control systems:
i)Transfer Function,
ii)Poles &
iii)Zeros
(b)
4 marks

Write Mason’s gain formula for obtaining transfer function from signal flow graph and explain each terms using suitable example.

(c)
7 marks

Explain the block diagram reduction rules to derive overall transfer function of a control system with suitable examples.

Q.2

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain the linearization of non-linear systems with a suitable sketch.
(b)
4 marks

Define controlled variables and manipulated variables with suitable example.

(c)
7 marks

Differentiate between open loop and closed loop control systems with suitable examples.

(c)
7 marks
Derive transfer function of a fluid system with neat sketches.

Q.3

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks

Define Rise time, Peak time and Settling time for unit step response of second order systems.

(b)
4 marks

Discuss briefly about standard input test signals for time domain systems with neat sketches.

(c)
7 marks

For a unity-feedback system having open-loop transfer function G(s) as 25 / s(s+5), determine the rise time, settling time, first peak time and maximum percent overshoot when the system is subjected to unit-step input.

(a)
3 marks
Define following related to state-space analysis of a control system:
i)State,
ii)State variables,
iii)State space
(b)
4 marks

Briefly explain the conversion of transfer function to a state-space model with a suitable example.

(c)
7 marks

Obtain unit step response of first order system and discuss steady state error for the same.

Q.4

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Write any three salient features of Root Locus plot.
(b)
4 marks
Explain the concepts of Observability and Controllability.
(c)
7 marks

Explain the procedure of drawing Bode plot and determination of gain margin, phase margin and stability with a suitable example.

(a)
3 marks

Write steady state error coefficients for type ‘0’system with Unit step, Unit ramp and Unit parabolic inputs.

(b)
4 marks
Briefly discuss about the relative stability from Nyqist plot.
(c)
7 marks

Explain experimental determination of close loop transfer function with suitable example.

Q.5

14 Marks
(a)
3 marks
Explain tuning of a PID controller in brief.
(b)
4 marks

Explain hydraulic proportional plus derivative controller with neat sketches.

(c)
7 marks

Explain working of hydraulic PID controller with neat sketches and write transfer function for the same with usual notations.

(a)
3 marks
Explain briefly various elements of pneumatic circuit.
(b)
4 marks
Compare hydraulic and electrical control systems.
(c)
7 marks

Sketch a schematic diagram of pneumatic nozzle-flapper amplifier system and explain its working. Sketch and explain characteristic curve relating nozzle back pressure and nozzle flapper distance for the same.

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Official Gujarat Technological University (GTU) examination paper for Control Engineering (Summer 2024, B.E. · Mechanical Engineering, Sem 5). Features complete 70-mark regular & remedial examination pattern, official marking distribution across all 5 questions, and direct 1-click official PDF download.

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