Mechanical Engg.

8th Semester 1

Course Plan FMTC0302/Rev.1.1

Semester:VIII Year: 2016-2017

Course Title: Control Engineering Course Code: 10ME82

Total Contact Hours: 52 Duration of USE: 03 Hrs.

USE Marks: 100 IA Marks: 25

Date: 22/12/2016
Lesson Plan Author: Dr. Anand S Reddy

Checked By: Dr. Sharanabasappa C.Sajjan Date: 23/12/2016

Prerequisites

Fundamentals of mathematical modeling, differentiation and integration, Eigen values and

Eigen vectors, Differential Equations

Course Learning Outcomes-(CLO)

At the end of the course student will be able to:

i. Explain the basic types of control system and controllers, develop the mathematical
models for electrical and mechanical systems.

ii. Solve for the transfer function by block diagram reduction and signal flow graph
technique.

iii. Determine the steady state and transient response of a system.

iv. Construct polar plot, root locus and bode plot for the stability analysis of the control
systems.

v. Discuss the characteristics of linear systems

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Problem analysis

Design/development of solutions

Conduct investigations of complex problems

The engineer and society

Engineering knowledge

Modern tool usage

Project management and finance

Ethics
Environment and sustainability

Life-long learning
Individual and team work

Communication
Course Learning Outcomes-CLO

1. Explain the basic types of control system and 2 1 1

controllers, develop the mathematical models for
electrical and mechanical systems.
2. Solve for the transfer function by block diagram 2 1 1
reduction and signal flow graph technique.
3. Determine the steady state and transient response 2 1 1
of a system.
4. Construct polar plots, root locus and bode plot for 2 2 2 1
the stability analysis of the control system
5. Discuss the characteristics of linear systems 2
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Course Articulation Matrix: Mapping of Course Learning Outcomes (CLO) with

Program outcomes

Course Title: Control Engineering Course code: 10ME82

Semester: VIII Year: 2016-17
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PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES (PSOs)

1. Graduates of the program will be able to apply the knowledge of basic sciences, mathematics, mechanical
engineering and management skills to formulate and analyze the engineering problem, design system
components of process and research based methods to provide valid conclusion.

2. Graduates of the program will be able make use of modern tools for obtaining the solutions and decision
making for environment and society context related problems.

3. Graduates of the program will be able to communicate effectively on complex engineering activities, function
efficiently as a individual and as a team for the success of work and address and solve ethically the issues
related to profession, society and environment.

4. Graduates of the program will be able to demonstrate the management skill for project management and
finance and involve into the lifelong learning.

PSO 1 PSO 2 PSO 3 PSO4

Course Outcomes-CO

Explain the basic types of control system and controllers. 2 1

Develop the mathematical models for electrical and mechanical 2 1

systems.
Solve for the transfer function by block diagram reduction and 2
signal flow graph technique.
Describe the steady state and transient response of a system. 2 1

Construct polar plots and bode plot for the stability analysis of the 2 1
control system.
Construct root locus for the stability analysis of the control system. 2 1

Determine the characteristics of linear systems 2 1

2 1

Degree of compliance 1: Slight 2: Moderate 3: Substantial.

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Program Outcome elements addressed in the Course and corresponding Performance Indicators

MEPO (1)
Engineering knowledge

MEOE (b) Ability to apply the knowledge of Engineering

MEPO (2)
Problem analysis:

MEOE (a) Ability to identify and formulate problem

MEOE (b) Ability to analyze
MEOE (c) Ability to find appropriate solution and verify the correctness
MEPO (4)
Conduct investigations of complex problems:
MEOE (b) Ability to formulate and implement solutions for the identified problem
MEPO (9)
Individual and team work:
MEOE (a) An Ability to function individually and as a team member in various
roles of multidisciplinary settings.

PI Code: cNL where: c is Program Outcome, N is outcome element number of

corresponding program outcome and L is performance Indicator number.

Eg: a1A: Represents program outcome a, outcome element of the outcome ‘a’and
performance indicator ‘A’ correspondingly.
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Course Content
Course Code: 10ME82 Course Title: Control Engineering

L-T-P: 4-0-0 Teaching Hrs:52 USE Duration:

03 Hrs.
IA Marks: 25 UTE Marks:100 Total
Marks:125
No Content Hrs

Unit I

Introduction: Concept of automatic controls, Open loop and

closed loop systems, Concepts of feedback, requirements of
1 an ideal control system, Types of controllers- Proportional, 07
Integral Proportional Integral, Proportional Integral
Differential controllers
Unit II
Mathematical Models: Transfer function models, models of
mechanical systems, models of electrical circuits, DC and AC
06
2 motors in control systems, models of thermal systems,
models of hydraulic systems, pneumatic system, Analogous
systems: Force voltage, Force current.
Unit – III
Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs: Transfer Functions
definition, function, block representation of systems
3 07
elements, reduction of block diagrams, Signal flow graphs:
Mason’s gain formula
Unit – IV
Transient and Steady State Response Analysis: Introduction,
first order and second order system response to step, ramp
4 and impulse inputs, concepts of time constant and its 06
importance in speed of response. System stability: Routh’s-
Hurwitz Criterion.
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Unit -V
Frequency Response Analysis: Polar plots, Nyquist stability
5 criterion, Stability analysis, Relative stability concepts, Gain 06
margin and phase margin, M&N circles.
Unit – VI
Frequency Response Analysis Using Bode Plots: Bode
6 attenuation diagrams, Stability analysis using Bode plots, 07
Simplified Bode Diagrams

Unit – VII

Root Locus Plots: Definition of root loci, General rules for

7 constructing root loci, Analysis using root locus plots 06

Unit – VIII

System Compensation and State Variable Characteristics of

Linear Systems: Series and feedback compensation,
Introduction to state concepts, state equation of linear
8 07
continuous data system. Matrix representation of state
equations, controllability and observability, Kalman and
Gilberts test
Text Book:
1. Modern Control Engineering, Katsuhiko Ogatta, Pearson Education,2004.
2. Control Systems Principles and Design, M.Gopal, 3rd Ed., TMH,2000
Reference Books:
1. Modern Control Systems, Richard.C.Dorf and Robert.H.Bishop,Addison Wesley,1999
2. System dynamics & control, Eronini-Umez, Thomson Asia pte Ltd. singapore, 2002.
3. Feedback Control System, Schaum’s series. 2001.
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Evaluation Scheme

IA Exam Scheme
Assessment Weightage in Marks

Internal Assessment 1 25

Internal Assessment 2 25

Internal Assessment 3 25

Average of best of two Total (max) 25

04 Unit Tests 05
Average IA + UT+A Total (max) 20+05 = 25

Course Unitization for Internal Assessment Exams and University Semester

Examination
Teaching No. of Questions in No. of Questions
Unit Chapter
Hours IA1 IA2 IA3 in USE
1 Introduction 07 01 01
2 Mathematical Models 06 01 01
3 Block Diagrams and Signal 07 01
01
Flow Graphs
4 Transient and Steady State 06 01
01
Response Analysis
5 Frequency Response 06 01 01
Analysis
6 Frequency Response 07 01 01
Analysis Using Bode Plots
7 Root Locus Plots 06 01 01
8 System Compensation and 07 01 01
State Variable
Characteristics of Linear
Systems
Note*
For I.A.:

 Each IA is conducted for 40 marks and reduced to 25 marks.

 3 Questions carrying 20 marks each and up to 4 sub questions are allowed.
 Answer any 2 full questions of 20 marks each (Two full questions from
Q1,Q2 and Q3)For U.S.E..:
 Question paper carries 2 parts ( A & B ) with 4 questions each.
 Answer any five questions out of eight by selecting at least two from each part.

Date: Head of Department

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Chapter wise Plan

Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 1.Introduction Planned Hours: 07

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code
1 Recall basic concepts involved in automatic controls. i L1 1c
2 Explain the principle of open loop and closed loop and ii L1 2a
importance of feedback.
3 Summarise the basic requirements for ideal control i L1 1c
system.
4. List out the various types of controllers used in ii L1 2a
automatic control system.
5. Discus briefly Proportional Integral Differential i L1 1c
controllers

Lesson Schedule
Class No. Portion covered per hour
1. Concept of automatic controls
2. Open loop and closed.
3. Concepts of feedback
4. Requirements of an ideal control system
5. Types of controllers- Proportional.
6. Integral Proportional Integral.
7. Proportional Integral Differential controllers
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Review Questions

Sr.No Questions TLO B PI

L Code
1 Define control system? What are the requirements of an ideal 1 L1 1c
control system
2 Differentiate between open loop and closed loop control 2 L1 1c
system
3 Discuss, giving equations, the effect of the following 4 L1 2a,
controller on the system i) Propotional plus derivative
9a
controller

ii) i) Propotional plus derivative controller

4 With block diagram, explain propotional plus integral 3 L1 1c
controller
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Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 2. Mathematical Models Planned Hours: 06

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code

1 Define the transfer function i L1 1c

2 Develop the mathematical models for mechanical and ii L2 2a
electrical systems
3 Construct the FC and FI currents of analogous systems ii L2 2a

4 Develop the mathematical models for thermal, hydraulic ii L3 2a, 9a

and pneumatic systems

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1 Transfer function models.

2 Models of mechanical systems, models of electrical circuits.
3 DC and AC motors in control systems.
4 Models of thermal systems
5 Models of hydraulic systems and pneumatic system
6 Analogous systems: Force voltage, Force current
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Review Questions
Sr.No Questions TLO B PI
L Code
1 With the help of circuit diagram for armature controlled DC motor, 2 L2 2a
obtain transfer function, which relates angular displacement of
the motor shaft to the armature input voltage
2 Obtain the differential equations for the mechanical system shown in 3 L2 2a
the fig

3 A thermometer is dipped in a vessel containing liquid at a constant 3 L2 2a

temperature ti. The thermometer has a thermal capacitance for
storing heat as C and thermal resistance to limit heat flow as R. if the
temperature indicated by the thermometer is To, obtain the transfer
function of the system.
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Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 3 Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Planned Hours: 07
Graphs

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code

1 Construct the block diagram for a mathematical model iii L2 2c

2 Solve for transfer function by block diagram reduction iii L3 2a

method
3 Construct the signal flow graph for a mathematical iii L2 2b
model
4 Solve signal flow graph by masons flow graph iii L3 2a

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1. Transfer Functions definition 
2. Block representation of systems elements
3. Reduction of block diagrams
4. Reduction of block diagrams
5. Signal flow graphs: Mason’s gain formula.
6. Signal flow graphs: Mason’s gain formula.
7. Signal flow graphs: Mason’s gain formula
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Review Questions
Sr.No Questions TLO B PI
L Code
1 Reduce the block diagram shown in the fig to its simplest possible 2 L3 2a
form and find its closed loop transfer function

2 For the system shown in the fig determine C(s)/R(s) using Mason’s 4 L3 2a
gain formula
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Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 4. Transient and Steady State Planned Hours: 06
Response Analysis

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code
1 Explain the concepts that characterize system iii L1 1c
transient and steady state responses.
2 Explain the system dominant poles. iv L1 2c

3 study the system sensitivity functions iii L2 2c

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1.Introduction, first order and second order system response to step.
2.Ramp inputs.
3.Impulse inputs.
4.concepts of time constant and its importance in speed of response
5.concepts of time constant and its importance in speed of response
6.System stability: Routh’s­Hurwitz Criterion
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Review Questions
Sr.No Questions TLO B PI
L Code
1 Derive the response of a first order system, subjected to unit step function 1 L1 1b
input. Explain the importance of time constant on speed of response
2 By applying routh criterion, discuss the stability of the closed loop system 2 L2 2c
whose characteristic equation is
S6+3S5+4S4+6S3+5S2+ 3S+2=0
3 Determine the stability of the system whose characteristic equation is given 2 L2 2c
by S4+6S3+23S2+ 40S+50=0
4 Define i) time response ii) transient response iii) steady state 4 L1 2c
response iv) steady state error
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C Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 5. Frequency Response Analysis Planned Hours: 06

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code
1 Explain the need for stability analysis in frequency iv L1 2c
domain.
2 Sketch the Nyquist plot for the given transfer function. iv L2 2c, 4b, 9a

3 Solve for the relative stability using Nyquist criterion. iii L3 2c, 4b, 9a

4 Construct the M & N circles iv L2 2c

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1.Polar plots.
2.Nyquist stability criterion
3.Stability analysis
4.Relative stability concepts.
5.Gain margin and phase margin.
6.M&N circles.        
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Review Questions
Sr.No Questions TLO BL PI Code
1 State and explain the Nyquist stability criterion 1 L1 2c, 4b

2 State the advantages and limitations of Nyquist stability 1 L1 2c

criterion
3 The open loop transfer function of a unity feedback 3 L2 2c
system is
G(s) = K/S(1+S)(1+0.125S)
Draw the polar plot and determine
i) the Value of K so that the gain margin of the system is
32 db
ii) the value of K so that the phase margin of the system is
600
4 Draw the Nyquist plot for a given open loop transfer 3 L2 2c
function G(s)=K/s(1+s)(1+2s)(1+3s). Determine the range
of K for which the system is stable
5 Draw the polar plot for the following system 3 L2 2c
G(s) = 20(S+5)/ (S+1)(S+2)(S+8)
6 Determine the stability of the system with G(s) = (S+6)/ 3 L2 2c
(S+2)(S-1), using Nyquist stability criterion
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Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 6. Frequency Response Analysis Planned Hours: 07

Using Bode Plots

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code
1 Construct the bode plots iv L2 2b, 4b, 9a
2 Solve for the Stability analysis using bode plots iv L2 2b2b, 4b, 9a

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1. Bode attenuation diagrams

2. Bode attenuation diagrams continued
3. Stability analysis using Bode plots
4. Stability analysis using Bode plots continued
5. Stability analysis using Bode plots continued
6. Simplified Bode Diagrams.
7. Simplified Bode Diagrams
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Review Questions
Sr.No Questions TLO BL PI Code
1 Sketch the bode plot and determine the gain cross over frequency and 1 L2 2b, 4b, 9a
phase cross over frequencies, G(s)=10/s(1+0.5s)(1+0.1s)
2 Construct bode diagram for a feedback control system having its open 2 L3 2b, 4b, 9a
loop transfer function G(s) = 100(10s+1)/s(s+0.4)(s+1)(s+10). Also find
gain margin and phase margin if the system is stable.
3 A unity feedback system has G(s)=k/s(s+1)(s+10). Draw the bode plot 2 L3 2b, 4b, 9a
and determine the value of k so that the gain margin of the system is
20db.
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Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 7. Root Locus Plots Planned Hours: 06

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code
1 Construct the root loci for a given system transfer iv L2 2c, 4b, 9a
function
2 Solve for the Stability analysis using root loci plots iv L2 2c, 4b, 9a

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1. Definition of root loci.
2. General rules for constructing root loci.
3. Analysis using root locus plots
4. Analysis using root locus plots
5. Analysis using root locus plots
6. Analysis using root locus plots 
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Review Questions

Sr.No Questions TLO BL PI Code

1 Define the following terms i) Asymptote ii) Centroid 1 L1 1c
iii) Breakaway point
2 Sketch the complete root locus of the system having 2 L2 2c, 4b, 9a
G(s) = k/s(s+1)(s+2)(s+3)
3 The open loop transfer function of a system is given 2 L3 2c
by,
G(s) = K(s+12)/s2(s+20). Sketch the root loci for the
system when k is varied from 0 to infinity
4 Draw the root locus plot using guidelines for the OLTF 2 L3 2c
G(s) =k(s+2)/s(s2+2s+2). Discuss stability of the
system as a function of K.
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Course Code and Title: 10ME82- Control Engineering

Chapter Number and Title: 8. System Compensation and State Planned Hours: 07
Variable Characteristics of Linear Systems

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of the topic student should be able to:

Sr.No TLO’s CLO’s BL PI Code

1 Describe the various types of compensators i L1 1c

2 Explain controllability and observability iv L1 2a

3 Discuss Kalman test and Gilberts test for a linear iv L1 2a

systems

Lesson Schedule

Class No. Portion covered per hour

1. Series and feedback compensation
2. Introduction to state concepts
3. state equation of linear continuous data system
4. Matrix representation of state equations
5. controllability and observability
6. Kalman test
7. Gilberts test..
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Review Questions

Sr.No Questions TLO BL PI Code

1 What is system compensation. Briefly explain i) series 1 L1 1c

compensation ii) feedback compensation

2 With examples, write a short notes on i) Lag compensator 1 L1 2a

ii) Lead compensator
3 What is compensator? How compensators are classified 1 L1 2a

4 What is a phase lead compensator? Derive expression for 1 L1 2a

the transfer function of a phase lead compensator.
5 Explain with a block diagram the lag lead compensator 1 L1 2a
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K. L. E. Society’s
K. L. E. Institute of Technology, Hubballi
K.L.E.S.
Dept of Mechanical Engg.
First Internal Assessment Test
Sem/Div: VIII
Sub: Control Engineering Date:
Sub Code: 10ME82 Time: 2.15 to 3.30 pm
Faculty Incharge: Dr. A. S. Reddy Max Marks: 40

Note: 1) Answer any TWO questions

2) All questions carry equal marks

Q. Sub Question Marks BL CLO PI

No Qtn code
1. a Define control system. Explain with an example i) Open loop control 06 L1 i 1c
system ii) Closed loop control system
b What are the requirement of an ideal control system L1 i 1c

c Briefly explain proportional, proportional plus derivative and 04 L1 i 2a

proportional plus derivative plus integral controllers with help of
block diagram.
2. a Use block diagram reduction to obtain overall transfer function for the 10 L3 ii 2a
system shown in Fig.

b Obtain overall transfer function from the signal flow graph as shown 10 L3 ii 2a
in the Fig.

3. a Use block diagram reduction to obtain overall transfer function for the 12 L1 ii 1c
system shown in Fig.
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b Name the basic controllers. Write their characterstics. 08 L1 i 2a

K. L. E. Society’s
K. L. E. Institute of Technology, Hubballi
K.L.E.S.
Dept of Mechanical Engg.
Second Internal Assessment Test
Sem/Div: VIII
Sub: Control Engineering Date:
Sub Code: 10ME82 Time: 2.15 to 3.30 pm
Faculty Incharge: Dr. A. S. Reddy Max Marks: 40

Note: 1) Answer any TWO questions

2) All questions carry equal marks

Q. Sub Question Marks BL CLO PI

No Qtn code
1. a Write the transfer functions for the mechanical system shown in fig. 10 L2 iii 1c

b Write the transfer functions for the mechanical system shown in Fig. 10 L2 iii 1c
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2. a Construct Bode diagram for a feedback control system having its 20 L3 iv 2a,
open loop transfer function. 4b,9a

Also determine gain margin and phase margin if the system is stable.
3. a Construct Bode diagram for a feedback control system having its 10 L3 iv 2a,
open loop transfer function. 4b,9a

Also determine the value of K for the cross over frequency 5rad/sec.
b Derive the transfer function of thermal system with usual notations 10 L1 iii 2a

K. L. E. Society’s
K. L. E. Institute of Technology, Hubballi
K.L.E.S.
Dept of Mechanical Engg.
Third Internal Assessment Test
Sem/Div: VIII
Sub: Control Engineering Date:
Sub Code: 10ME82 Time: 2.15 to 3.30 pm
Faculty Incharge: Dr. A. S. Reddy Max Marks: 40

Note: 1) Answer any TWO questions

2) All questions carry equal marks

Q. Sub Question Marks BL CLO PI

No Qtn code
1. a Write a short note on concept of Automatic Controls. 5 L1 i 1c
b What are the requirements of an ideal control system? 5 L1 i 1c
c Briefly explain proportional plus derivative plus integral controller 10 L1 i 1c
with help of block diagram.
2. a Sketch the Root locus plot for the negative feedback control system 20 L3 iv 2a,
having an open loop transfer function 4b,9a

3. a What is compensation? What are the type of compensation systems. 10 L1 v 1c

b With block diagram explain Lead compensator. 10 L1 v 1c
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