EEE3001 Control Systems L T P J C

3 0 2 0 4
Pre-requisite EEE2001, MAT2002/EEE1001 Syllabus version
v. 1.0
Course Objectives:
1. To present a clear exposition of the classical methods of control engineering, physical system
modelling, and basic principles of frequency and time domain design techniques.
2. To teach the practical control system design with realistic system specifications.
3. To provide knowledge of state variable models and fundamental notions of state feedback
design

Expected Course Outcome:

On the completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Formulate mathematical model and transfer function of the physical systems
2. Analyze the system performance by applying various input signals
3. Determine the stability of linear systems in time domain
4. Perform frequency domain analysis using bode and polar plot
5. Analyze the stability of linear system in the frequency domain
6. Design compensators and controllers for the given specifications
7. Formulate and design state-space analysis
8. Design and Conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data

Student Learning Outcomes (SLO): 1, 2, 5

1. Having an ability to apply mathematics and science in engineering applications
2. Having a clear understanding of the subject related concepts and of contemporary issues
5. Having design thinking capability

Module:1 Systems and their Representations 6 hours

Basic elements in control systems open loop & closed loop Transfer functions of mechanical,
electrical and analogous systems. Block diagram reduction signal flow graphs.

Module:2 Time Response Analysis 6 hours

Standard test signals, Time response of first and second order system, Time domain specifications,
Steady state error, error constants, generalized error coefficient.

Module:3 Stability Analysis and Root Locus 6 hours

Stability concept and definition, Characteristic equation – Location of poles – Routh Hurwitz
criterion Root locus techniques: construction, properties and applications.

Module:4 Frequency Response Analysis 6 hours

Bode plot Polar plot Correlation between frequency domain and time domain specifications

Module:5 Stability in Frequency Domain 6 hours

Relative stability, Gain margin, Phase margin, stability analysis using frequency response
methods, Nyquist stability criterion.
Module:6 Compensator and Controller 7 hours
Realization of basic compensators, cascade compensation in time domain and frequency domain,
feedback compensation Design of lag, lead, lag-lead series compensator (using Bode plot), P,
PI and PID controllers in frequency domain.

Module:7 State Space Analysis 6 hours

Concepts of state variable and state model, Solution of state equation, State space to transfer
function conversion, Controllability, Observability, Pole placement control
Module:8 Contemporary issues: 2 hours

45 hours
Total Lecture hours:
Text Book(s)
1. Norman S. Nise, “Control System Engineering”, John Wiley & Sons, 6th Edition, 2011.
2. Benjamin C Kuo “Automatic Control System” John Wiley & Sons, 8th Edition, 2007.
Reference Books
1. K. Ogata, “Modern Control Engineering”, Pearson, 5th Edition, 2010.
2. R.C. Dorf & R.H. Bishop, “Modern Control Systems”, Pearson Education, 11th Edition, 2008.
3. M. Gopal, “Control Systems Principles And Design”, Tata McGraw Hill –4th Edition, 2012.
4. Graham C. Goodwin, Stefan F. Graebe, Mario E. Sagado, “ Control System Design”, Prentice
Hall, 2003’
5. J.Nagrath and M.Gopal,” Control System Engineering”, New Age International Publishers,
4th Edition, 2006.
Mode of Evaluation: CAT / Assignment / Quiz / FAT / Project / Seminar
List of Challenging Experiments (Indicative) SLO: 1, 2, 5
1. Block Diagram Reduction 2 hours
2. Determination of Time Domain Specifications 2 hours
3. Stability analysis of linear systems 2 hours
4. PID Controller Design using Bode Plot 2 hours
5. PID Controller Design using Root Locus 2 hours
6. Compensator Design in Frequency and Time Domains 2 hours
7. Transfer Function to State Space Conversion with Controllability and 2 hours
Observability Tests
8. Lag compensator design for linear servo motor for speed control 2 hours
application
9. Pole placement controller design for inverted pendulum 2 hours
10. PD controller design for position control of servo plant 2 hours
11. Cascade control design for ball and beam system 2 hours
12. PID controller design for magnetic levitation system 2 hours
13. Transfer function of Separately excited DC generator 2 hours
14. Transfer function of Field Controlled DC Motor 2 hours
15. Study of First and Second order systems 2 hours
Total Laboratory Hours 30 hours
Mode of evaluation: CAM/ FAT
Recommended by Board of Studies 30/11/2015
Approved by Academic Council 39th AC Date 17/12/2015