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IC2351 (6UGEE-C) Advanced Control Systems


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  Unit 2  
1. . Mention the kinds of singular pionts? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
2. Compare linear and non-linear systems based on stability concept. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
3. Give examples for intentional and incidental non-linearities? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
4. Give the properties of phase plane portraites. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
5. How the stability of unforced non-linear system differ from the stability of 2
onforced linear system? Ms.NVJ/EEE
6. Name the methods available for consructing the phase trajectory. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
7. What are equilibrium states? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
8. What are isoclines? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
9. What are non-linear systems? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
10. What are phase portraits? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
11. What are piecewise linear systems? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
12. What is a separatrix? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
13. What is Jump Resonance? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
14. What is Limit Cycle? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
15. What is phase plane? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
16. What is phase trajectory? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
17. With a simple mechanical system, explain the phenomenon of Jump Resonance. 2
Ms.NVJ/EEE
18. Give the properties of phase plane portraites. Ms.NVJ/EEE 5
19. Explain how the direction of phase trajectory is assigned in the phase plane. 8
Ms.NVJ/EEE
20. Explain the procedure for constructing the phase trajectory by Delta method. 12
Ms.NVJ/EEE
21. Explain the procedure for constructing the phase trajectory by Isocline method. 12
Ms.NVJ/EEE
22. Explain the common physical nonlinearites. Ms.NVJ/EEE 16
  Unit 3  
1. Define: Describing function for Non-linear element in detail Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
2. Draw the output-input characteristic of backlash non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
3. Draw the output-input characteristic of dead zone non-linearity Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
4. Draw the output-input characteristic of ideal relay. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
5. Draw the output-input characteristic of relay with dead zone and hysteresis. 2
Ms.NVJ/EEE
6. Draw the output-input characteristic of relay with dead zone. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
7. Draw the output-input characteristic of relay with pure hysteresis. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
8. Draw the output-input characteristic of saturation non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
9. Draw the output-input characteristic of saturation with dead zone non-linearity. 2
Ms.NVJ/EEE
10. Give examples for intentional and incidental non-linearities? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
11. With a suitable example, explain the backlash non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE 8
12. Investigate the stability of the non-linear system through the describing function 10
method. Ms.NVJ/EEE
13. By drawing the input and output waveform obtain the dsescribing function of relay 16
with dead zone non-linearity Ms.NVJ/EEE
14. By drawing the input and output waveform obtain the dsescribing function of 16
saturation with dead zone non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE
15. Draw the output and input waveform obtain the dsescribing function of relay with 16
dead zone and hysteresis non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE
16. Draw the output and input waveform obtain the dsescribing function of relay with 16
pure hysteresis non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE
17. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for 16
backlash non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE
18. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for dead- 16
zone non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE
19. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for ideal 16
relay. Ms.NVJ/EEE
20. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for 16
saturation non-linearity. Ms.NVJ/EEE
  Unit 4  
1. 2
Ms.NVJ/EEE
2. 2
Define: Asymptotic Stability in-the-large. Ms.NVJ/EEE
3. Define: Asymptotic Stability. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
4. Define: Stability of the system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
5. When a linear system will be output stable of degree á? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
6. Define Aizerman’s conjecture. Ms.NVJ/EEE 4
7. Define control asymptotic and output asymptotic of degree ‘á’ in Popov’s sense 4
for NLS. Ms.NVJ/EEE
8. Explain Kalman’s conjecture. Ms.NVJ/EEE 4
9. State Lyapunov stability theorem for liner system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 4
10. For non linear system stability is analyzed relative to the equilibrium state. Why? 5
Ms.NVJ/EEE
11. Give graphical interpretation of non linear system through frequency domain 6
criterion. Ms.NVJ/EEE
12. Compare in detail, the linear and non-linear systems based on various aspects. 8
Ms.NVJ/EEE
13. Explain Lure's transformation. Ms.NVJ/EEE 8
14. State and Explain circle criterion for non linear system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 8
15. Explain Lyapunov’s Basic stability theorems. Ms.NVJ/EEE 10
16. State and explain Popov’s stability criterion for non linear system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 10
17. Explain the following methods of stability analysis.i) Direct method of Lyapunov 16
for linear system.ii) Krasovskii method for Non-linear system. Ms.NVJ/EEE
  Unit 5  
1. Define Hessian matrix. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
2. Define linear quadratic optimal control problems. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
3. Define optimal control. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
4. Define performance index. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
5. Define time optimal control? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
6. Draw the block diagram of a time optimal control system? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
7. State suboptimal control law. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
8. what are the design procedures to achive dynamic decoupling? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
9. what is full dynamic decoupling? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
10. what is static decoupling? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
11. what is decoupling? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
12. What is meant by parameter optimization? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
13. Write the properties of singular values. Ms.NVJ/EEE 6
14. Write the design procedure based on parameter optimization. Ms.NVJ/EEE 8
15. Derive basic expression for MIMO system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 10
16. Explain: Multivariable control. Ms.NVJ/EEE 10
17. Expalin about the optimal estimation for linear continuous time systams. Ms.NVJ/EEE 16
18. Expalin the design procedure of state regulator through the Lyapunov equation. 16
Ms.NVJ/EEE
19. Explain about the design procedures to achive dynamic decoupling? Ms.NVJ/EEE 16
20. Explain in detail about the time optimal control of continious time system with 16
bounded control signals? Ms.NVJ/EEE
  Unit I  
1. 2
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2. 2

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3. 2

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4. 2

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5. 2
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6. 2

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7. 2

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8. 2

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9. 2

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10. 2

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11. 2
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12. 2

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13. 2

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14. 2

15. 1.Normal form of representation of system model has unique decoupled nature. 2
Justify this statement. Dr.VJ/EEE
16. 10.Define: Diagonalizing matrix or Modal matrix. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
17. 11.What are the homogeneous and non-homogeneous state equations? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
18. 12.Define: Eigen values & Eigen vectors. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
19. 13.What is Vander Mande matrix? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
20. 14.What is generalized eigen vector? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
21. 15.Define: State transition matrix. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
22. 16.Give the properties of the state transition matrix. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
23. 18.List out the methods available for computing state transition matrix. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
24. 19.What is resolvant matrix? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
25. 2.What are the advantages & disadvantages of canonical form of representation? 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
26. 22.Why canonical form is most convenient for time domain analysis? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
27. 26.Mention the necessary and sufficient condition for controllability of a system. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
28. 27.Mention the necessary and sufficient condition for observability of a system. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
29. 3.What are the properties of Jordan Matrix J? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
30. 31.What are system modes? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
31. 32.What is mode suppression? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
32. 34.Show that D=0 in the output equation of a strictly proper linear system. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
33. 36.Give the state model of LTIV continuous system. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
34. 37.Mention the disadvantages of the state model over transfer function model of a 2
system. Dr.VJ/EEE
35. 38.What are the demerits of physical variable state model? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
36. 38.What are the merits of physical variable state model? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
37. 39.What are the merits of physical variable state model? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
38. 40.What are the demerits of phase variable state model? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
39. 40.What are the merits of phase variable state model? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
40. 8.What is meant by diagonalization? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
41. 9.What are the necessities for diagonalization? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
42. Define: State and state variable of a system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
43. Explain mode suppression Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
44. Give the state model of LTIV continuous system. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
45. Mention the advantages of the state model over transfer function model of a 2
system. Ms.NVJ/EEE
46. Mention the disadvantages of the state model over transfer function model of a 2
system. Ms.NVJ/EEE
47. Prove that Eigen values are invariant under any linear transformation. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
48. Prove that state mode model of system is not unique. Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
49. Show that D=0 in the output equation of a strictly proper linear system Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
50. What are phase variables? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
51. What are system modes? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
52. What are the demerits of phase variable state model? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
53. What are the demerits of physical variable state model? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
54. What are the merits of phase variable state model? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
55. What are the merits of physical variable state model? Ms.NVJ/EEE 2
56. 25.Define: Contollability and Observability. Dr.VJ/EEE 4
57. 28.If a system transfer function is involved with pole-zero cancellation comment 4
on controllability and obervability of that system. Dr.VJ/EEE
58. 30.Prove that eigen values are invariant under any linear transformation. Dr.VJ/EEE 4
59. 33.Say TRUE or FALSE. i)Assuming initial time equal to zero (in LTIV system) 4
does not create any loss of generality. ii)To obtain the solution of state equation of
system knowledge of initial conditions of state variables are important. iii)State
variables of a system should be the physical variables of the system. iv)State
variables & state model of a system are unique. Dr.VJ/EEE
60. 35.Define: State and state variable of a system. Dr.VJ/EEE 4
61. 6.Say Yes (or) No: a)The state model of a system is nonunique, whereas it’s CLTF 5
unique. b)Jordan canonical matrix J is a diagonal matrix. c)Analysis of systems
through transfer function approach becomes tedious, when they are involved with
MIMO. d)For a system to be stable, its eigen values should be positive. e)State
variable approach is applicable for both linear & nonlinear systems. Dr.VJ/EEE
62. 4.Obtain the CLTF of a LTIV continuous system from its state model. Dr.VJ/EEE 6
63. 7.Differentiate between proper system, strictly proper system & improper system. 6
Dr.VJ/EEE
64. Prove that state mode model of system is not unique. Dr.VJ/EEE 6
65. 17. State and prove the properties of the state transition matrix? Dr.VJ/EEE 8
66. 20.Give the solution for an unforced system whose state equation is dX/dt = AX. 8
Dr.VJ/EEE
67. 21.Give the solution of state vector x(t), for a non-homogeneous system. Dr.VJ/EEE 8
68. 23.Give the procedure for the evaluation of State transition matrix by Cayley – 8
Hamilton theorem. Dr.VJ/EEE
69. 36.Mention the advantages of the state model over transfer function model of a 8
system. Dr.VJ/EEE
70. 5.Prove that the eigen values of a system are the closed loop poles of that system. 8
Dr.VJ/EEE

  Unit-1  
1. Compare linear and non-linear systems based on stability concept. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
2. Define: Asymptotic Stability in-the-large. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
3. Define: Asymptotic Stability. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
4. Define: Stability of linear unforced and forced systems. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
5. Draw the output-input characteristic of backlash non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
6. Draw the output-input characteristic of dead zone non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
7. Draw the output-input characteristic of ideal relay. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
8. Draw the output-input characteristic of relay with dead zone and hysteresis. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
9. Draw the output-input characteristic of relay with dead zone. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
10. Draw the output-input characteristic of relay with pure hysteresis. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
11. Draw the output-input characteristic of saturation non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
12. Draw the output-input characteristic of saturation with dead zone non-linearity. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
13. Give examples for intentional and incidental non-linearities? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
14. How the stability of unforced non-linear system differ from the stability of 2
onforced linear system? Dr.VJ/EEE
15. List out the Peculiar characteristics available in non-linear systems? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
16. Name the methods available for the analysis of non-linear systems? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
17. What are equilibrium states? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
18. What are intentional and incidental non-linearities? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
19. What are non-linear systems? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
20. What are piecewise linear systems? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
21. What is Jump Resonance? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
22. What is Limit Cycle? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
23. Whether Laplace transform and Z-transform techniques are applicable for non- 2
linear systems? Dr.VJ/EEE
24. 8

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25. 8
Dr.VJ/EEE
26. Explain the variable gradient method for the stability analysis of non-linear system 8
Dr.VJ/EEE
27. With a simple mechanical system, explain the phenomenon of Jump Resonance. 8
Dr.VJ/EEE
28. With a suitable example, explain the backlash non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE 8
29. 12

Dr.VJ/EEE
Dr.VJ/EEE
30. 16
31. Compare in detail, the linear and non-linear systems based on various aspects. 16
Dr.VJ/EEE
32. Explain the following methods of stability analysis.i) Direct method of Lyapunov 16
for linear system.ii) Krasovskii method for Non-linear system. Dr.VJ/EEE
  Unit-2  
1. 2

Dr.VJ/EEE
2. Define: Describing function for Non-linear element in detail. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
3. Give the slope equation of the phase trajectory. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
4. Mention the kinds of singular pionts? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
5. Name the methods available for consructing the phase trajectory. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
6. What are isoclines? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
7. What are phase portraits? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
8. What are singular pionts? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
9. What is a separatrix? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
10. What is autonomous system? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
11. What is phase plane? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
12. What is phase trajectory? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
13. Give the properties of phase plane portraites. Dr.VJ/EEE 4
14. Explain how the direction of phase trajectory is assigned in the phase plane. 6
Dr.VJ/EEE
15. Discuss the assumptions and their validity in deriving the describing function of 8
non-linear elements. Dr.VJ/EEE
16. Under which conditions a non-linear system may exhibit stable and unstable limit 8
cycles. Dr.VJ/EEE
17. Investigate the stability of the non-linear system through the describing function 10
method. Dr.VJ/EEE
18. Explain the procedure for constructing the phase trajectory by Delta method. 12
Dr.VJ/EEE
19. Explain the procedure for constructing the phase trajectory by Isocline method. 12
Dr.VJ/EEE
Dr.VJ/EEE
20. 16
21. 16
Dr.VJ/EEE
Dr.VJ/EEE
22. 16

23. By drawing the input and output waveform obtain the dsescribing function of relay 16
with dead zone non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
24. By drawing the input and output waveform obtain the dsescribing function of 16
saturation with dead zone non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
25. Draw the output and input waveform obtain the dsescribing function of relay with 16
dead zone and hysteresis non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
26. Draw the output and input waveform obtain the dsescribing function of relay with 16
pure hysteresis non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
27. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for 16
backlash non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
28. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for dead- 16
zone non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
29. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for ideal 16
relay. Dr.VJ/EEE
30. With necessary input – output waveforms derive the describing function for 16
saturation non-linearity. Dr.VJ/EEE
  Unit-3  
1. How z-plane and w-plane transformations are performed? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
2. Define: State controllability and observability. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
3. Define: z - Transform and mention the properties of z -Transform Dr.VJ/EEE 2
4. Determine the z-Transform of ak coskð. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
5. Give the transfer function model of ZOH. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
6. Name the methods available for computing the state transition matrix. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
7. Name the methods available for taking inverse Z-Transform. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
8. Obtain the relationship between the actual frequency and fictitious frequency. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
9. What is state transition matrix? Give its properties. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
10. What is the function of ZOH? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
11. What is Z-transfer function? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
12. Whether the following statements are True or False. i) State model of a system is 2
unique. ii) The Z-transfer function of system is not unique. iii) The eigen values
are invariant under linear transformation. iv) If pole – zero cancellation involves in
the z-transfer function of system, then the system is either uncontrollable or
unobservable. Dr.VJ/EEE
13. Write down the state model of a Linear Time Invariant Discrete-time system. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
14. Prove that state model of a system is not unique. Dr.VJ/EEE 4
15. Derive the condition for state controllability of a discrete time system. Dr.VJ/EEE 8
16. Derive the condition for state obervability of a discrete time system. Dr.VJ/EEE 8
17. Determine the Z-Transfer function of two cascaded systems each described by the 8
difference equation C(k) = 0.5 C(k-1) + r(k). Dr.VJ/EEE
18. Obtain the condition for output controllability of a discrete time system. Dr.VJ/EEE 8
19. A Discrete time system is described by the difference equation y(k+2) + 5y(k+1) + 16
6y(k)=(k); y(0) = y(1) = 0; T= 1 sec; i) Determine the state model in diagonal
canonical form & draw the block diagram realization of this state model. ii) Find
the state transition matrix. iii) For input u(k) = 1; for k greater than 0, find the
output y(k). Dr.VJ/EEE
20. The input-output of a sampled-data system is described by the difference equation 16
C(n+2) + 3C(n+1) + 4C(n) = r(n+1) – r(n). Determine the Z-transfer function. Also
obtain the weighing sequence (unit discrete impulse response) of the system
Dr.VJ/EEE

  Unit-4  
1. Name any four methods available for determining the stability of discrete systems. 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
2. State Routh's stability criterion. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
3. What is the stability criterion for linear continuous and linear discrete systems? 2
Dr.VJ/EEE
4. Explain how the solution of state equation of a discrete time system can be 8
obtained. Dr.VJ/EEE
  Unit-5  
1. Mention the various model descriptions of MIMO systems. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
2. State the properties of transfer function matrices? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
3. What are input and output decoupling zeros? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
4. What are invariant zeros? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
5. What are minimal and non-minimal realizations of system model? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
6. What are multivariable systems? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
7. What are reduicible and irreduicible sytem models? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
8. What are singular values? Give its significance. Dr.VJ/EEE 2
9. What are transmission zeros? Dr.VJ/EEE 2
10. Discuss Nyquist plot for multivariable system. Dr.VJ/EEE 8
11. Explain how system matrix representation of a system can be obtained from its 8
ABCD model. Dr.VJ/EEE
12. Explain how transfer function matrix of a MIMO system can be obtained from its 8
ABCD model. Dr.VJ/EEE
13. Write a brief note on model predictive control. Dr.VJ/EEE 8

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