MCL212: Control Theory and Applications

Assignment 1

Q1. Identify, giving justification, whether the following systems have open loop control or closed
loop control. Make a functional block diagram for each, showing input, output and the
disturbances.
a) Electric motor
b) Ceiling fan
c) Electric water heater with thermostat
d) Traffic lights system at an intersection
e) Automatic Washing machine

Q2. Figure shows a system for Antenna azimuth position control. Explain the working of the
system. Draw a functional block diagram of the system.
Q3. Figure shows a system for Tool temperature control of a production machine. Explain the
working of the system. Draw a functional block diagram of the system.

Q4. Figure shows a system for Control of sheet thickness in a rolling mill. Explain the working
of the system. Draw a functional block diagram of the system.
Q5. Make a functional block diagram of the biological system of control of human body
temperature. Explain the function of the system based on the block diagram.

Q6. In an economy, law of demand and supply regulates the prices. A factory is producing a certain
volume of its product based on its installed capacity. Represent the regulation of the selling price
of the product through a feedback control system.

Q7. Consider the traffic lights system at road intersections and suggest a scheme with block
diagram to make the system closed loop, also discussing the benefits of such a system.

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