STUDENT NAME:
STUDENT ID. NO.
PROGRAMME: BENG / AB – AE / AV / ME
FACULTY OF
ISSUE DATE: 11-Dec-23, Monday
ENGINEERING
SUBMISSION DATE: 11-Dec-23, Monday
Fall-2023 (FINAL)
EG117 /
MODULE TITLE: Control and Instrumentation MODULE CODE:
308SE
ASSESSED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Define and identify the essential components of a range of control systems and apply the concepts
LO1
of open and closed loop control as well as feedforward and feedback control system
Assess the operation of a range of actuators, instrumentation sensors and transducers in current
LO2 use for a range of applications and select appropriate devices for the measurement of a range of
physical variables.
Determine measures of performance and the parameters of systems from response data and
LO3
specify the performance criteria required for control systems
Implement the operation of the industry standard three-term PID controller and evaluate its
LO4
performance
Design and create simulations of continuous systems using appropriate computer packages (e.g.
LO5 MATLAB or SIMULINK) and appreciate the configuration and application of data acquisition
software.
Exam Regulations
Time Allowed 1. Mobile phones are strictly prohibited in the classroom or on person. Students in
violation of this will be awarded a fail.
180 minutes 2. No translators or programmable calculators are permitted.
Start Time: 11:30 AM 3. No sharing of stationery is permitted.
4. Any attempt to cheat would lead to failure of the subject. (Refer to Student handbook)
End Time: 14:30 PM
5. It will be a CLOSED book exam (2 SHEETS OF ONLY EQUATIONS ARE ALLOWED).
Authenticity Statement
I hereby confirm that this is my own work and not copied or plagiarised. I further confirm that I have read and
understood the Emirates Aviation University rules and regulations about plagiarism and copying and agree to be
bound by them.
Student Signature: Submitted on:
RESULT
QUESTIONS Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6
ANSWER ANY 5 OUT OF OVERALL
LEARNING OUTCOMES
6 QUESTIONS (/100%)
TOTAL MARK 20 20 20 20 20 20
ACHIEVED MARK
Assessor’s Overall Feedback (If Any):
1st Assessor’s Name: Dr. Mohd. Akhras Signature: Date:
2nd Assessor’s Name: Signature: Date:
ANSWER ANY 5 OUT OF 6 QUESTIONS
Question 1 20 Marks
Find the transfer function 𝐺(𝑠) = 𝑋2 (𝑠)⁄𝐹 (𝑠), for the mechanical system shown in the Figure 1, then
find the system unit step response 𝑥(𝑡) (use Laplace inverse)
𝐹𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑟𝑒 1
Question 2 20 Marks
For the system shown in Figure 2, determine the values of gain K and constant Kh so that the maximum
overshoot for a unit-step response is 10% and the peak time is 0.5 sec. Assume that J=3 kg-m2
𝑭𝒊𝒈𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝟐
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Question 3 20 Marks
Given the unity feedback system shown in Figure 3, solve the following:
Find the range of gain, K that will cause the system to be stable, unstable, and marginally stable (use
Routh-Hurwitz criterion).
K ( s − 2)
G ( s) =
( s + 3)(s 2 + 2 s + 17)
𝐹𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑟𝑒 3
Question 4 20 Marks
Given the unity feedback system shown in Figure 4
a. Find the asymptotes angles and intersection point – (5 Marks)
b. Sketch the Root Locus – (12 Marks)
c. Is the system stable or unstable? – (3 Marks)
𝐾(𝑠 + 1)
𝐺(𝑠) =
(𝑠 − 1)(𝑠 + 4)(𝑠 2 + 4𝑠 + 4)
𝐹𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑟𝑒 4
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Question 5 20 Marks
Consider the closed loop system shown in Figure 5. Apply Ziegler–Nichols second method tuning rule
for the determination of the values of parameters 𝐾𝑝 , 𝑇𝑖 and 𝑇𝑑 .
𝐹𝑖𝑔𝑢𝑟𝑒 5
Question 6 20 Marks
1. A displacement sensor has an input range of 0 to 20 cm and an output of 0 to 0.5 V. The sensor has an
offset error within ±10% of full range and sensitivity accuracy within ±15% of the nominal value.
Determine the possible output values for a displacement of 10 cm. – (6 Marks)
2. A rotational type displacement sensor is supplied with 20 V (the measurement covers a range of
angles from 0 – 240o).
• Calculate the output voltage when the measured angle is 65o. – (4 Marks)
• Describe the operation of the sensor and the advantages of using it. – (4 Marks)
3. Highlight the advantages and disadvantages of using resistance temperature detectors (RTD) compared
to Thermistors. – (6 Marks)
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