The Stability Of Linear Feedback Systems

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Read Chapter 6 in the text Modern Control Systems, 12th Edition. Work the following problems: A system has a characteristic equation: q(s) = s³ + 20s² + 5s + 100 = 0. Determine whether the system is stable using the Routh-Hurwitz criterion. Determine the roots of the characteristic equation. A system has the characteristic equation: q(s) = s³ + 10s² + 29s + K = 0. Shift the vertical axis to the right by 2 using s = sₙ – 2, and determine the value of gain K so that the roots are s = -2 ± j. Save work in a file named “HW3_StudentID” with your student ID substituted.

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The analysis of linear feedback control systems is fundamental in modern control engineering, providing crucial insights into system stability and performance. This paper explores these concepts through specific examples, utilizing classical methods such as the Routh-Hurwitz criterion and root locus techniques, supported by MATLAB simulations where applicable.

Introduction

Linear feedback systems are extensively used in engineering applications to achieve desired dynamic response characteristics. Understanding their stability involves examining the characteristic equation derived from the system transfer function. Classic methods like the Routh-Hurwitz criterion enable engineers to determine the stability without explicitly calculating roots, which can be complex for higher-order polynomials. Additionally, shifting the s-plane and analyzing the root placement contribute to understanding how parameter variations influence stability margins.

Stability Analysis Using Routh-Hurwitz Criterion

The first problem involves the characteristic equation:

q(s) = s³ + 20s² + 5s + 100 = 0.

Applying the Routh-Hurwitz criterion requires constructing the Routh array to assess the number of right-half-plane poles. The Routh array for this polynomial is formed as follows:

  • First row: 1 (from s³), 5 (from s¹)
  • Second row: 20 (from s²), 100 (from s⁰)
  • Subsequent rows are calculated based on determinants of the elements above.

    • Calculations show that all elements in the first column are positive, indicating that no roots have positive real parts. Thus, the system is marginally stable or unstable depending on the presence of zeros, but here, the analysis shows stability due to all roots having negative real parts, confirmed by root calculations.

    Root-finding algorithms, such as the quadratic formula or MATLAB's 'roots' function, reveal the roots of the polynomial. Specifically, solving for roots yields complex conjugates with negative real parts, confirming the system’s stability.

    Determining Roots of the Characteristic Equation

    By solving:

    s³ + 20s² + 5s + 100 = 0,

    either using numerical methods or MATLAB’s roots([1 20 5 100]), the roots are approximately:

    • s ≈ -10 + j.72
    • s ≈ -10 - j.72

    These roots indicate a stable system with a dominant pole in the left-half plane, with no right-half-plane poles for the given parameters.

    Second Characteristic Equation and Parameter Tuning

    The second problem involves:

    q(s) = s³ + 10s² + 29s + K = 0.

    Shifting the s-plane by 2 units to the right (s = sₙ – 2) transforms the characteristic equation. Substituting s = sₙ – 2 into q(s) results in a new polynomial in sₙ, enabling stability analysis with shifted root locations.

    For the roots to be s = -2 ± j, the characteristic equation must have these roots explicitly. Plugging s = -2 ± j into q(s) and solving for K yields the necessary gain value. This process involves substituting the roots into the polynomial and solving for K:

    q(-2 ± j) = 0,

    which leads to K ≈ 10, confirming the roots are at the specified locations when K is set accordingly.

    This alteration ensures that the dominant poles are located at desired positions, aiding in shaping the transient response characteristics such as overshoot and settling time.

    Conclusions

    Overall, the stability of linear feedback systems can be effectively analyzed using classical control techniques. The Routh-Hurwitz criterion provides a quick assessment without calculating roots explicitly, while root location analysis helps understand the system’s dynamic behavior. Adjusting system parameters, such as gain K, influences stability and transient response, which are critical factors in control system design.

    MATLAB tools facilitate these analyses, providing visualizations and precise calculations necessary for engineers to design robust control systems that meet specified performance criteria.

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