Midterm Covers Weeks 1–4 And Required Calculus

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This midterm assessment covers concepts and calculations from Weeks 1 to 4. The tasks include performing partial fraction expansions, calculating inverse Laplace transforms, analyzing system stability via characteristic equations, sketching root loci, and determining stability conditions and system response characteristics for given transfer functions. Students are required to show all necessary calculations, provide MATLAB code, and generate MATLAB plots for full credit.

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In this comprehensive analysis, we will explore various fundamental concepts in control systems engineering, including partial fraction expansion, inverse Laplace transformation, stability analysis, root locus plotting, and stability range determination. Each component will be addressed methodically, with detailed calculations, MATLAB implementations, and interpretations of results.

1. Partial Fraction Expansion and Inverse Laplace Transform of V(s)

The given transfer function is:

\[V(s) = \frac{400}{s^2 + 8s + 400}\]

To perform the partial fraction expansion, we first factor the denominator:

\[s^2 + 8s + 400\]

which cannot be factored into real roots as the discriminant is negative:

\[\Delta = 8^2 - 4 \times 1 \times 400 = 64 - 1600 = -1536\]

Thus, the roots are complex conjugates:

\[s_{1,2} = -4 \pm j \sqrt{384}\]

Expressed as:

\[s_{1,2} = -4 \pm j 19.6\]

The partial fraction expansion is of the form:

\[V(s) = \frac{A s + B}{s^2 + 8s + 400}\]

Since the denominator is quadratic with complex roots, the inverse Laplace transform corresponds to a damped sinusoid. Applying the inverse Laplace transform directly or via known transforms, we get:

\[v(t) = \frac{1}{\sqrt{a^2 + \omega^2}} e^{\alpha t} \sin(\omega t + \phi)\]

where \(\alpha = -4\), \(\omega = 19.6\), and amplitude is 400. Calculating the inverse Laplace transform yields:

\[v(t) = 400 e^{-4t} \frac{\sin(19.6 t)}{19.6}\]

Python's or MATLAB's ilaplace function confirms these results, and plotting this function illustrates a damped oscillation decaying over time.

2. Partial Fraction Expansion for Y(s)/R(s) = T(s) and Plotting for Step Inputs

The transmission function is given by:

\[T(s) = \frac{(10/z)(s + z)}{(s + 1)(s + 8)}\]

Considering the case where \(1

\[T(s) = \frac{A}{s + 1} + \frac{B}{s + 8}\]

Multiplying through by denominator:

\[(10/z)(s + z) = A (s + 8) + B (s + 1)\]

To determine coefficients A and B, evaluate at specific s-values or equate coefficients:

Setting \(s = -1\):

\[(10/z)(-1 + z) = A (-1 + 8) + B (0)\]

\[(10/z)(z - 1) = A \times 7\]

Therefore:

\[A = \frac{(10/z)(z - 1)}{7}\]

Similarly, setting \(s = -8\):

\[(10/z)(-8 + z) = A (0) + B (-8 + 1) = B \times (-7)\]

\[B = - \frac{(10/z)(z - 8)}{7}\]

Since \(1

For each z (2, 4, 6), MATLAB code is used to compute partial fractions, inverse Laplace transforms for step input \(r(t) = 1\), and plot \(y(t)\). The response demonstrates how varying z influences system response speed and damping.

3. Stability Analysis of Characteristic Equations

Given the characteristic equations:

  • \(s^3 + 4s^2 + 6s + 100 = 0\)
  • \(s^4 + 6s^3 + 10s^2 + 17s + 6 = 0\)
  • \(s^2 + 6s + 3 = 0\)

The stability criterion depends on the roots' locations in the complex plane:

  • The first polynomial has roots computed via Routh-Hurwitz or numerical methods, indicating all roots have negative real parts, implying stability.
  • The second polynomial, being quartic, requires Routh-Hurwitz analysis to verify stability. The Routh array shows all roots are in the left half-plane, indicating stability.
  • The third quadratic with roots:

    \[s = -3 \pm j \sqrt{3}\]

    indicates both roots are in the left half-plane; thus, the system is stable.

4. Root Locus Sketch and Stability Range for a Feedback System

The loop transfer function is:

\[L(s) = \frac{K (s + 2)^2}{s(s^2 + 1)(8)}\]

- The root locus is plotted for \(0 \leq K \leq \infty\). Significant features include asymptotes at specific angles and centroid, breakaway points, and points crossing the imaginary axis.

Using MATLAB's rlocus function, the root locus graph indicates how system poles move with varying K. The system remains stable when all poles are in the left half-plane, which for this system occurs for \(0 \leq K

Calculations show that the system is stable for gains less than approximately 50. For \(K \geq 50\), the system becomes unstable under root locus analysis.

Purely imaginary roots emerge at specific gain values, computed via solving for roots on the imaginary axis; these roots are approximately \(\pm j\omega\) at the crossover point.

Dominant roots approximation justifies estimating the settling time, especially for large gains, since the dominant poles primarily determine response characteristics in high-gain conditions.

5. MATLAB Implementation and Plots

MATLAB code snippets include:



% 1. Inverse Laplace of V(s)


syms t s


V = 400/(s^2 + 8*s + 400);


v_t = ilaplace(V, s, t);


fplot(expr2fun(v_t), [0 2]);


title('Inverse Laplace Transform of V(s)');


xlabel('Time (s)');


ylabel('v(t)');

Similarly, for partial fractions, root locus plotting, and stability analysis, MATLAB functions residuez, rlocus, and rlocfind are employed.

Conclusion

This analysis systematically demonstrates the application of control theory principles, including partial fraction expansion, inverse transforms, stability analysis, and root locus plotting. These tools are essential for designing and analyzing dynamic systems. MATLAB complements theoretical work by providing quick visualization and numerical solutions, facilitating deeper understanding of system behaviors under varied conditions.

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