Stability in Control Systems
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What criteria can be used to study the stability of linear systems?

  • Bode Stability Criterion
  • Routh-Hurwitz Criterion (correct)
  • Nyquist Stability Criterion
  • Lyapunov's Method
  • What defines a stable system?

  • Unbounded output for an unbounded input
  • Bounded output for an unbounded input
  • Bounded output for a bounded input (correct)
  • Unbounded output for a bounded input
  • Which type of system is stable for all ranges of component values?

  • Absolutely stable system (correct)
  • Dynamically stable system
  • Conditionally stable system
  • Marginally stable system
  • How can PID controller parameters be related to a controlled system's response?

    <p>They relate to step response characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about an open-loop control system's absolute stability?

    <p>All poles of the open loop transfer function are in the left half of the ‘s’ plane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following methods can be used for PID tuning?

    <p>Ziegler-Nichols Tuning Method</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of system allows for stability only under certain conditions?

    <p>Conditionally stable system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic of the response of a stable first-order control system to a unit step input?

    <p>Response remains bounded between 0 and 1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines a conditionally stable system?

    <p>It remains stable within a specific range of component values.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a marginally stable system be characterized?

    <p>Its output signal has constant amplitude and constant frequency of oscillation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary condition according to the Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion?

    <p>All coefficients must be positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred if a control system does not satisfy the necessary condition for stability?

    <p>It is unstable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For which values of K is the given system stable: $s^4 + s^3 + s^2 + s + K = 0$?

    <p>K &lt; 0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of Routh-Hurwitz stability, what does the sufficient condition determine?

    <p>It helps determine if stability can be achieved under certain conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the damping ratio required for the closed loop roots when the gain has to be set?

    <p>0.707</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of a system with roots on the imaginary axis?

    <p>Unstable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic does the nth order characteristic equation need to maintain?

    <p>It should not have any term missing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of compensation is mentioned for control systems?

    <p>Cascade compensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What indicates that a closed loop control system is marginally stable?

    <p>Any two poles located on the imaginary axis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred about the roots of the characteristic equation if a control system is stable?

    <p>All roots must have negative real parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a negative feedback system, what is the function of the open loop transfer function?

    <p>It determines the gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What gain value could lead to overshoot approximately equal to 5% in a speed control system?

    <p>Limiting gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor primarily dictates the stability of a control system?

    <p>The gain values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the characteristic polynomial's coefficients in a stability analysis?

    <p>The system's order and stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sufficient condition for Routh-Hurwitz stability?

    <p>All elements of the first column of the Routh array must have the same sign.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the example given, what is the characteristic polynomial being analyzed for stability?

    <p>$s^4 + 3s^3 + 4s^2 + 2s + 1$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must be true about the coefficients of the characteristic polynomial for it to satisfy the necessary condition of stability?

    <p>All coefficients must be positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    For the polynomial $s^3 + 2s^2 + 4s + K = 0$, what range of $K$ values will ensure system stability?

    <p>$0 &lt; K &lt; 8$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of having a sign change in the first column of the Routh array?

    <p>The system becomes unstable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In creating a Routh array, what does the first column represent?

    <p>The stability criteria for the system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the Routh array formation, the expression for $b_1$ is derived from which elements?

    <p>The first row and the second row.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the element $c_1$ represent in the Routh array for stability analysis?

    <p>A combination of previous elements of the Routh array.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a compensator in a control system?

    <p>To enhance a control system's deficient performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a Bode diagram, which graph expresses the phase shift of the system response?

    <p>Bode phase diagram</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The expression $T(j heta) = \frac{10}{j\omega + 10}$ is an example of what type of system?

    <p>Continuous-time SISO dynamic system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When the frequency $ heta$ is much greater than 10, what does $T(j heta)$ approach in decibels?

    <p>-20 dB</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What will be the phase shift $ heta$ when $ heta$ is much less than 10?

    <p>0 degrees</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the grid in a Bode plot?

    <p>To offer reference points for the magnitude and phase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of applying the Routh-Hurwitz criterion to a characteristic equation with all positive coefficients?

    <p>The system is stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a second order transfer function?

    <p>It contains quadratic terms in its denominator</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When representing a second order system, what do the variables $ heta_n$ and $ extit{zeta}$ signify?

    <p>Natural frequency and damping ratio</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the expression for phase shift derived from $T(j\omega)$, what does $ an^{-1}$ indicate?

    <p>The phase shift due to frequency response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the Bode magnitude calculated for a basic system?

    <p>20 log of the magnitude response</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What implication does a Bode plot display when the magnitude approaches -3 dB?

    <p>Cutoff frequency</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is indicated by the characteristic equation $s^3 + 2s^2 + s + 1 = 0$ having all positive coefficients?

    <p>The system is stable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In frequency response analysis, what is the term 'frequency response' fundamentally describing?

    <p>The output of a system in response to a sinusoidal input</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Stability

    • Stability is a crucial characteristic of systems, determining if their output remains controlled for any given input.
    • A stable system produces a bounded output for a given bounded input, ensuring predictable behavior.
    • An unstable system's output can grow uncontrollably, even for a bounded input, leading to unpredictable and potentially dangerous behavior.

    Types of Systems based on Stability

    • Absolutely Stable System: Stable for the entire range of component values.
    • Conditionally Stable System: Stable only for a particular range of component values.
    • Marginally Stable System: Stable with a constant amplitude and frequency of oscillations for a bounded input.

    Stability Analysis

    • Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion: A powerful tool for analyzing the stability of linear systems.
    • Necessary Condition: All coefficients of the characteristic polynomial must be positive. This indicates all roots of the equation have negative real parts.
    • Sufficient Condition: All elements in the first column of the Routh array should have the same sign. This guarantees system stability.
    • Routh Array Method: A systematic process to form the Routh array for the given characteristic polynomial.

    Example 1: Determining Stability

    • The characteristic polynomial is: s^4 + 3s^3 + 4s^2 +2s +1 = 0
    • Satisfies the necessary condition as all coefficients are positive.
    • Forms the Routh array:
      • s^4: 1 4 1
      • s^3: 3 2 0
      • s^2: 10/3 1 0
      • s^1: 1.1 0 0
      • s^0: 1 0 0
    • Satisfies the sufficient condition as all elements in the first column are positive.
    • Therefore, the system is stable based on the Routh-Hurwitz criterion.

    Example 2: Determining Stability Based on K Values

    • The characteristic polynomial is: s^3 + 2s^2 + 4s + K = 0
    • Forms the Routh array:
      • s^3: 1 4
      • s^2: 2 K
      • s^1: (8-K)/2 0
      • s^0: K 0
    • For a stable system, all elements in the first column must be positive.
    • Therefore, the system is stable when 0 < K < 8

    Example 3: Determining Stability Based on K Value

    • The characteristic polynomial is: s^4 + s^3 + s^2 + s + K = 0
    • Forms the Routh array:
      • s^ 4: 1 1 K
      • s^3: 1 1 0
      • s^2: 0 K 0
      • s^1: -infinity 0 0
      • s^0: K 0 0
    • The system becomes unstable for any value of K greater than zero due to the sign change in the first column's elements after s^2.

    Example 4: Determining the Gain for Unstable System

    • The system's structure involves a feedback loop with an open-loop transfer function.
    • The gain at which the system becomes unstable can be calculated using the characteristic equation for the closed-loop system.

    Example 5: Determining Gain for Specific Damping Ratios

    • The open-loop transfer function is given: K(s+2)/(s(s-1))
    • The gain (K) can be determined for specific damping ratios by analyzing the closed-loop system's characteristic equation and its roots.
    • Damping ratio information can be used to calculate the gain (K) that results in that specific damping ratio (e.g., 0.707 for critically damped).

    Example 6: Determining Stability Based on Kp and KD

    • The stability of a feedback system with proportional (Kp) and derivative (KD) controllers can be analyzed based on the characteristic equation of the closed-loop system.
    • The range of Kp and KD values leading to stability can be defined using the Routh-Hurwitz criterion.

    Bode Diagram

    • A Bode diagram is a graphical representation of a system's frequency response, used to analyze and predict control system stability.
    • It consists of two graphs:
      • Bode Magnitude Diagram: Plots the magnitude response in decibels against frequency.
      • Bode Phase Diagram: Plots the phase shift in degrees against frequency.
    • Bode plots help determine the system's stability based on the frequency response characteristics, identifying gain and phase margins.

    Creating Bode Plots

    • Bode plots are used to visualize the frequency response of a system, particularly in dynamic systems.
    • Bode(T): This command in MATLAB generates a Bode plot for a SISO dynamic system represented by 'T', where 'T' is the transfer function of the system.
    • Example: Using MATLAB, a Bode plot can be created for the system: T = tf(10, [1 10]);
    • The plots show the system's behavior at different frequencies, revealing key characteristics like resonance points and stability margins.

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