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What is a primary characteristic of a closed-loop control system?
What is a primary characteristic of a closed-loop control system?
Which type of compensation in control systems focuses on adjustments at the output level?
Which type of compensation in control systems focuses on adjustments at the output level?
What is one significant advantage of ON-OFF controllers?
What is one significant advantage of ON-OFF controllers?
What is a common issue associated with simple ON-OFF closed-loop controllers?
What is a common issue associated with simple ON-OFF closed-loop controllers?
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The process of altering a control system for better performance is known as what?
The process of altering a control system for better performance is known as what?
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What does a temperature sensor do in an ON-OFF closed-loop controller?
What does a temperature sensor do in an ON-OFF closed-loop controller?
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What type of controller is often used to address the drawbacks of simple ON-OFF controllers?
What type of controller is often used to address the drawbacks of simple ON-OFF controllers?
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What is a disadvantage of an ON-OFF controller compared to more advanced control systems?
What is a disadvantage of an ON-OFF controller compared to more advanced control systems?
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What is one primary advantage of closed-loop feedback control systems?
What is one primary advantage of closed-loop feedback control systems?
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Which condition describes a stable system response?
Which condition describes a stable system response?
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What principle states that the response of a linear system to multiple stimuli is the sum of individual responses?
What principle states that the response of a linear system to multiple stimuli is the sum of individual responses?
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In a control system, what occurs in the absence of feedback?
In a control system, what occurs in the absence of feedback?
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What is the condition when a cone rests on its side and can be displaced slightly without returning to its original position?
What is the condition when a cone rests on its side and can be displaced slightly without returning to its original position?
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What does the homogeneity principle imply for linear systems?
What does the homogeneity principle imply for linear systems?
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When might a linear approximation be effectively used?
When might a linear approximation be effectively used?
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What method can be applied when an open-loop system does not yield satisfactory performance?
What method can be applied when an open-loop system does not yield satisfactory performance?
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What effect can a high integral gain have on a control system?
What effect can a high integral gain have on a control system?
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What is the primary function of derivative control in a PID controller?
What is the primary function of derivative control in a PID controller?
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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of adding derivative control gain (Kd) to a system?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of adding derivative control gain (Kd) to a system?
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What is the primary purpose of tuning a PI controller?
What is the primary purpose of tuning a PI controller?
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Which statement about PID controller variations is true?
Which statement about PID controller variations is true?
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What happens to system performance if both proportional and integral gains are set too low?
What happens to system performance if both proportional and integral gains are set too low?
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What effect does increasing the proportional gain (Kp) have on system response?
What effect does increasing the proportional gain (Kp) have on system response?
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What process is involved in selecting the PID controller gains?
What process is involved in selecting the PID controller gains?
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What is a Process Variable (PV) in a closed-loop system?
What is a Process Variable (PV) in a closed-loop system?
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What does the Set Point (SP) represent in control systems?
What does the Set Point (SP) represent in control systems?
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In a PID controller, which of the following components is NOT included?
In a PID controller, which of the following components is NOT included?
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Which term describes the time it takes for a system to settle within a certain percentage of its final value?
Which term describes the time it takes for a system to settle within a certain percentage of its final value?
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What does the integral constant (K𝑖) in a PID controller account for?
What does the integral constant (K𝑖) in a PID controller account for?
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What does the error term (e) in a closed-loop system indicate?
What does the error term (e) in a closed-loop system indicate?
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Which of the following advantages is NOT associated with a PID controller?
Which of the following advantages is NOT associated with a PID controller?
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What is a primary limitation of a Proportional Controller?
What is a primary limitation of a Proportional Controller?
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What happens to the output Y in a disturbance rejection system when the gain C tends to infinity?
What happens to the output Y in a disturbance rejection system when the gain C tends to infinity?
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Which scenario describes overshoot in a closed-loop control system?
Which scenario describes overshoot in a closed-loop control system?
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In a Proportional Integral (PI) controller, which component is responsible for reacting to the accumulation of past errors?
In a Proportional Integral (PI) controller, which component is responsible for reacting to the accumulation of past errors?
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What is the purpose of using a sensor in a closed-loop system?
What is the purpose of using a sensor in a closed-loop system?
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What is the effect of a high proportional gain in a Proportional Controller?
What is the effect of a high proportional gain in a Proportional Controller?
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Which statement best describes the output control signal (u(t)) of a PID controller?
Which statement best describes the output control signal (u(t)) of a PID controller?
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What is an advantage of using a Proportional Integral (PI) controller over a Proportional controller?
What is an advantage of using a Proportional Integral (PI) controller over a Proportional controller?
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What is the effect of the integral action in a PI controller at steady-state?
What is the effect of the integral action in a PI controller at steady-state?
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What is the primary advantage of a Proportional (P) controller?
What is the primary advantage of a Proportional (P) controller?
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In which scenario is a PID controller most appropriate?
In which scenario is a PID controller most appropriate?
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What is the disadvantage of using a Proportional-Integral (PI) controller?
What is the disadvantage of using a Proportional-Integral (PI) controller?
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Which step is NOT part of designing a PID controller?
Which step is NOT part of designing a PID controller?
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What does a PID controller aim to improve in a control system?
What does a PID controller aim to improve in a control system?
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What is the first step in the Ziegler-Nichols tuning method?
What is the first step in the Ziegler-Nichols tuning method?
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What can occur if a PID controller is tuned improperly?
What can occur if a PID controller is tuned improperly?
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What does the derivative component in a PID controller primarily affect?
What does the derivative component in a PID controller primarily affect?
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Study Notes
Control Systems Overview
- Control systems are used in many multidisciplinary applications, including electrical, communications, mechanical, civil, industrial, and aerospace engineering.
Open-Loop Systems
- Open-loop systems operate without feedback and directly generate output in response to input signals.
- They are highly sensitive to disturbances and variations in parameters of G(s).
- If an open-loop system does not offer a satisfactory response, a suitable cascade controller (Gc(s)) can be inserted before the process (G(s)).
Closed-Loop Systems
- Closed-loop feedback control systems decrease sensitivity to parameter variations.
- They effectively reject disturbances and attenuate measurement noise.
- Closed-loop systems reduce steady-state error and provide easy control and adjustment of transient response.
Stability
- A stable system returns to its original equilibrium position after a disturbance.
- A neutrally stable system maintains its position after a disturbance.
- An unstable system does not return to its original position after a disturbance.
Linear Systems
- Linear systems satisfy the principles of superposition and homogeneity.
- The superposition principle states that the net response to multiple stimuli is the sum of individual responses.
- The homogeneity principle states that the output of a linear system is directly proportional to the input.
Linear Approximation
- Linear approximations are accurate when dealing with small signals.
- They are useful in linearizing nonlinear functions for a particular operating point.
Example: Pendulum
- The torque of a pendulum is T(t) = MgL sin θ(t).
- Linearization at equilibrium (θ = 0°) results in T(t) = MgLθ(t).
- This approximation is accurate for -π/4 ≤ θ ≤ π/4.
Performance Measures
- Performance measures like M1 and M2 are used to optimize system parameters.
- Ideally, the parameter p that minimizes M2 with a reasonably small M1 should be chosen.
- Performance measures help determine how well a system performs its designed task.
Test Input Signals
- Common test input signals include step, ramp, and parabolic inputs.
- The ramp signal is the integral of the step input.
- The parabolic signal is the integral of the ramp input.
Performance Indices
- A system is considered optimal when its performance index reaches an extremum (typically a minimum).
- The performance index measures the system's performance based on given specifications.
- Integral of the square of the error (ISE) is a common performance index.
PID Controller
- PID controllers use proportional, integral, and derivative terms to generate a control signal.
- A PID controller generates a control output u(t), which is the sum of its respective proportional, integral and derivative actions.
Advantages of PID Controllers
- PID controllers are accurate.
- They eliminate steady-state error and oscillations, giving better performance and stability
- They are widely applicable.
Proportional Controller
- A proportional controller provides a control input that is directly proportional to the error (e(t)).
- The control action (u(t)) is proportional to the error (e(t))
- Its strength is a fast initial response but it does suffer from steady state error during prolonged control
Proportional Integral (PI) Controller
- A PI controller combines proportional and integral actions to correct errors.
- Proportional (P) action reacts to the current error,
- Integral (I) action reacts to the accumulation of past errors.
Advantages of PI Controller
- PI controllers are simpler to implement and understand than other controllers.
- They eliminate steady-state error.
- PI controllers are suitable for many real-world applications,
Disadvantages of PI Controller
- PI controllers may exhibit slower response times, especially for quickly changing inputs.
- If the integral gain is too high, oscillations or instability might result
PID Controller Tuning
- Ziegler-Nichols tuning method can identify initial PID gains.
- Proper tuning is critical for achieving optimal system response, stability, and performance.
- PID controllers may be tuned using trial and error, though methods like Ziegler-Nichols tuning method exist to provide initial estimates for the gains.
PID Variants
- Variations of PID controllers exist by setting specific gains to zero (P, PI, PD, PID).
- These variations offer different performance characteristics and are applicable for various control tasks.
Closed-Loop System: Terminologies
- Process Variable (PV): The parameter being controlled (e.g., temperature, pressure).
- Set Point (SP): The desired value for the process variable.
- Error (e): The difference between the PV and the SP.
- Sensor: Measures the PV and provides feedback to the system.
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