VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE

SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203

DEPARTMENT OF
ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEERING

QUESTION BANK

VIII SEMESTER

EI 6801–COMPUTER CONTROL OF PROCESSES

Regulation – 2013

Academic Year 2018 – 19(EVEN)

Prepared by

Dr.Andy Srinivasan, Professor/EIE

Dr.K.Ayyar, Associate Professor/EIE
 VALLIAMMAI ENGINEERING COLLEGE
SRM Nagar, Kattankulathur – 603 203.

Department of Electronics and Instrumentation Engineering

SUBJECT: EI 6801–COMPUTER CONTROL OF PROCESSES
SEM / YEAR: VIII / IV

UNIT I - DISCRETE STATE-VARIABLE TECHNIQUE

SYLLABUS
State equation of discrete data system with sample and hold – State transition equation – Methods of
computing the state transition matrix – Decomposition of discrete data transfer functions – State diagrams of
discrete data systems – System with zero-order hold – Controllability and observability of linear time
invariant discrete data system–Stability tests of discrete-data system – State Observer- State Feedback
Control.
PART –A
Q.N Questions BT
Competence
o Level
1. Give any two advantages of discrete data system. BTL-2 Understand
2. Write the need for sample and hold device. BTL-1 Remember
3. What is a sampled signal? BTL-1 Remember
4. Write the mathematical representation of sampler. BTL-6 Create
5. What do you meant by impulse sampling? BTL-1 Remember
6. What is the use of holding device in a computer control system? BTL-4 Analyze
7. Write the state equation of a second order discrete time system. BTL-2 Understand
8. Define the State Transition Matrix for a discrete system. BTL-2 Understand
9. List the various methods to derive StateTransition Matrix. BTL-3 Apply
10. Classify the basic types of decomposition. BTL-3 Apply
11. What is State diagram? BTL-2 Understand
12. Draw the schematic of reconstructioned signal of zero order and first order
BTL-3 Apply
hold.
13. Define Controllability and Observability. BTL-1 Remember
14. Write the condition for observability by Kalman’s method. BTL-6 Create
15. What are the different methods for checking the stability of a discrete data
BTL-3 Apply
system?
16. Explain about the concept of state observer. BTL-5 Evaluate
17. What is the need for state observer? BTL-4 Analyze
18. What is pole placement by state feed back? BTL-1 Remember
19. What is canonical form of state model? BTL-1 Remember
20. Consider the state model of the discrete time system and draw the
corresponding block diagram.
[ ] [ ][ ] [ ] BTL-5 Evaluate

[ ][ ]
PART – B
1. Give the state model of the discrete data system represented by the BTL-2 Understand
difference equation y(k+2)+5y(k+1)+6y(k) = u(k).

(i) Jordan canonical form. (7)

(ii) Phase Variable form. (6)
2. Derive the state equation for the system shown below in which and BTL-5 Evaluate
constitute the state vectors. Examine whether the system is completely
controllable and observable. (13)
3. (i) Sketch the block diagram of a typical sampled data control system BTL-3 Apply
and explain the function performed by each block.(8)
(ii) Test the controllability of the following system. (5) BTL-4 Analyze
 x1 (k  1) 1 2  x1 (k ) 
 x (k  1)  2 4  x (k )
 2    2 
 x (k ) 
y (k )  1 2 1 .
 x 2 (k )
4. (i) Describe the principle and design procedure for state feedback BTL-4 Analyze
control scheme with block diagram. (8)
(ii) Test the stability of the following system. (5) BTL-4 Analyze
3
p(z) = +0.07z2+0.3z-0.08=0.
5. A discrete time regulator system equation is given below
 2  1  4
x(k  1)    x( k )   u ( k )
 1 1   3
y(k )  1 1x(k )  7u(k ). (13)
(i) Design a state-feedback control algorithm u(k)= -kx(k) which places
BTL-6 Create
the closed loop characteristic roots at ±j . (4)
(ii) Design a prediction observer for deadbeat response. Give the
BTL-6 Create
relevant observer equations. (4)
(iii) Combining (i) and (ii), give the block diagram of the control
configuration. Also obtain the state variable model of the observer BTL-2 Understand
based state feedback control system. (5)
6. (i) Determine the state variable model for the following difference
equation. Obtain the different canonical form for the system BTL-2 Understand
y(k+3)+5y(k+2)+7y(k+1)+3y(k)=0. (5)
(ii) Analyze the controllability and observability of the following BTL-4 Analyze
systems.
a) 1  2 1  1
x(k  1)    x(k )   u ( k )
1  1 0 0 
1 0
y (k )    x(k ).
0 1 (4)

b)  1 1  0
x(k  1)    x( k )   u ( k )
 0  1 1
y(k )  1 1x(k ).
(4)
7. Determine the stability of the sampled data control system whose open
loop pulse transfer function is given by . BTL-2 Understand
(13)
8. Check the stability of the sampled data control system represented by the BTL-4 Analyze
following characteristic equations. (13)
(i) (6)
(ii) (7)
9. (i) Derive the mathematical expression for sampler. (6) BTL-5 Evaluate
(ii) Determine the response c(t) for t=KT, t>=0. (7)

10. (i) Derive the transfer function of first order hold device. (7) BTL-5 Evaluate
(ii) Discuss the selection of sampling period. (6) BTL-2 Understand
11. A discrete time system has the transfer function BTL-4 Analyze
Y ( z ) 6 z 3  15 z 2  7 z  5

U ( z) ( z  2) 2 ( z  1)
Analyze the state model of the system in
(i) Phase variable form. (6)
(ii) Jordon canonical form. (7)
12. Check the stability of the sampled data control system represented by the BTL-4 Analyze
following characteristic equation.
(i) -0.08z+0.24=0. (7)
(ii) . (6)
13. Find the state Transition Matrix using Cayley- Hamilton theorem, for
BTL-2 Understand
the system matrix [ ]. (13)
14. A single input system is described by the following state equation.
[ ] [ ][ ] [ ]
BTL-6 Create
Design a state feedback controller which will give closed loop poles at 1.5,
0.3. (13)
PART – C
1. Determine the state transition matrix A k  Z 1[( zI  A) 1 z ] and Φ(k). BTL-3 Apply
(15)
2. ̇ BTL-3 Apply
A single input system is described by the following state equation[ - ]
̇
[ ][ ] [ ]
Estimate a state feedback controller which will give closed loop poles at
0.4, 0.6. (15)
3. What is State Observer? Explain in detail about full order State Observer. BTL-5 Evaluate
(15)
4. (i) Check whether the discrete data system represented by the BTL-4 Analyze
characteristic polynomial +10 z+1 is stable
or not. (7)

(ii) Find the state equation for the discrete time system described by, BTL-2 Understand
y(n+3)+5y(n+2)+7y(n+1)+3y(n)=u(n). (8)
 UNIT II - SYSTEM IDENTIFICATION
SYLLABUS
Non Parametric methods:-Transient analysis–Frequency analysis–correlation analysis– Spectralanalysis –
Parametric methods- Least square method – Recursive least square method.

PART – A
Q.N Questions BT
Competence
o. Level
1. Discuss briefly system identification. BTL-2 Understand
2. Classify the models available for system identification. BTL-3 Apply
3. What is a black box model? BTL-1 Remember
4. Discuss grey box model. BTL-2 Understand
5. What is a white box model? BTL-1 Remember
6. Compare parametric and non parametric methods of system identification. BTL-4 Analyze
7. Examine the drawbacks of transient response analysis. BTL-3 Apply
8. Analyze pre-whitening filter. BTL-4 Analyze
9. A second order system frequency response gave the following data. The BTL-6 Create
gain at low frequency is 40db. Frequency at peak output is 0.7 rad/sec. The
asymptotes at lower and higher frequency intersected at 0.9rad/sec. Design
the parameters of the system.
10. For a standard second order system, evaluate the peak overshoot if the BTL-5 Evaluate
natural frequency of oscillation is 3 rad/sec. and damped natural frequency
is 2 rad/sec.
11. What is the principle of least squares in an estimator? Give the expression BTL-2 Understand
for penalty function J.
12. Briefly explain the first order system parameter estimation using impulse BTL-2 Understand
response method.
13. When correlation analysis is required? BTL-4 Analyze
14. What is spectral analysis? BTL-1 Remember
15. Write the requirements of a parameter estimation problem. BTL-3 Apply
16. What is least square method? BTL-1 Remember
17. Identify any two important advantages of Recursive Least Square method. BTL-2 Understand
18. What is recursive least square method? BTL-1 Remember
19. Write the recursive least square algorithm which uses Kalman filter as BTL-6 Create
parameter estimator.
20. Evaluate when a system is modeled in joint input output identification BTL-5 Evaluate
method?
PART – B
1. What is empirical transfer function estimate of a stationary stochastic BTL-2 Understand
process? Discuss in detail. (13)
2. (i) A RC network is given an impulse input and the response was BTL-3 Apply
drawn. Assume the components are idle. It was found to be ‘I’ has a
value 3.65 at 1sec and 1.35 at 2sec. Find out the values of k and τ.
(5)
(ii) For a second order system impulse is given as input from the BTL-3 Apply
observed output data and it was found to be under-damped system.
The output decays with the time constant τ=0.76sec. Also the time
taken between 2 successive peaks is observed as =0.8sec. Find the
system parameters. If the value of the envelope at t=0 is 4. i.e.,
y(0)=4. (8)
3. Evaluate impulse response for a standard second order system subjected to BTL-5 Evaluate
a impulse input. Deduce its step response as well using integration method
(underdamped system).(13)
4. A first order system was given an unit step input. From the observed BTL-3 Apply
response it was found that the steady state value is 8, also it was observed
at 2sec its value found to be 2.3, at 4sec its value found to be 6.7. Find its
parameters. (13)
5. For the transfer function the response Y(t) is sinusoidal. The BTL-3 Apply
amplitude of the output wave is 0.6 and it lags behind the input by 1.5min.
Solve X(t). Note: the time constant in the transfer function is in minutes.
(13)
6. (i) Describe the frequency analysis method of system parameter BTL-2 Understand
estimation. (8)
(ii) Briefly describe the improved frequency analysis. (5) BTL-2 Understand
7. (i) How the impulse response identification using step responses is
done? (8)
(ii) Explain the procedure involved. (5) BTL-2 Understand
8. Discuss a detailed account on correlation analysis method of system BTL-2 Understand
identification. (13)
9. Discuss a detailed account on Spectral analysis method of system BTL-2 Understand
identification. (13)
10. With an example for each, explain any one parametric and non-parametric BTL-2 Understand
methods of system identification. (13)
11. Derive and explain the steps of the least square algorithm. (13) BTL-5 Evaluate
12. Explain in detail in what way spectral densities influence the deviation of BTL-5 Evaluate
estimate from true value. (13)
13. Derive and explain the steps of the Recursive least square estimation BTL-5 Evaluate
method. (13)
14. (i) List and explain the least square algorithm for real time identification BTL-2 Understand
which uses a forgetting factor λ. (8)
(ii) Give and discuss the properties of LSE. (5) BTL-2 Understand
PART – C
1. (i) A step input was given to second order system and the following BTL-2 Understand
information obtained. Peak overshoot 30%. The output
corresponding to peak overshoot=2.5. The time of first minimum
(after start) =1.6sec. Give the essential system parameters. (8)
(ii) Find the parameters when a step input is given for a second order BTL-3 Apply
system. The following were observed. and the
corresponding output is 2.8, the damped oscillation has the second
minimum value at (7)
2. (i) Design the second order system impulse response. (12) BTL-6 Create
(ii) Discuss the limitations of transient analysis. (3) BTL-2 Understand
3. Step test have been obtained for the off-gas CO2 concentration BTL-3 Apply
response obtained by changing the feed rate to a bioreactor. At k = 0,
a unit step change in input u occurs, but the output change at the first
sample (k=1) is not observed until the next sampling instant. The
data is given in the table below. Estimate the model parameters in
the second order difference equation y(k) = a1y(k-1)+a2y(k-2)+b1u(k-
1)+b2u(k-2). From the input-output data using the least squares
approach. Plot the model response and the actual data. (15)
K 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Y( 0 0.0 0.2 0.3 0.4 0. 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.8 0.9
k) 58 17 60 88 6 92 72 33 88 25

4. Discuss in detail of some practical aspects concerning for the analysis of BTL-2 Understand
recursive identification methods. (15)
 UNIT III - DIGITAL CONTROLLER DESIGN
SYLLABUS
Review of z-transform – Modified of z-transform – Pulse transfer function – Digital PID controller –Dead-
beat control and Dahlin’s control – Smith predictor – Digital Feed-forward controller –IMC State Feedback
Controller - LQG Control.

PART – A
Q. BT
Questions Competence
No. Level
1. Define one sided and two sided Z transform? BTL-1 Remember
2. Give any two properties of Z transform. BTL-2 Understand
3. Define Z transform of unit ramp signal. BTL-1 Remember
4. Find the modified Z transform of a unit step function u(t). BTL-3 Apply
5. What is the need for modified Z transform? BTL-2 Understand
6. Obtain the modified Z transform of 1/s. BTL-4 Analyze
7. Derive the inverse Z transform of : BTL-5 Evaluate
Z
.
((Z  1)(Z  3))
8. Determine the pulse transfer function of BTL-3 Apply
 0.5  0.2   2
x(kh  h)    x(kh)   u (kh)
 0 0  1
y(kh)  1 0x(kh)
9. Write down the discrete equivalent of velocity form of PID algorithm. BTL-3 Apply
10. What is meant by ringing of digital controller? BTL-1 Remember
11. What are the major advantages of velocity form of PID controller over BTL-1 Remember
Position form.
12. What is digital equivalent of analog controller? BTL-1 Remember
13. What is the assumption made while designing dead beat controller? BTL-6 Create
14. What are the limitations of dead beat algorithm? BTL-2 Understand
15. Summarize the characteristics of dead beat control. BTL-1 Remember
16. What is the assumption made in design parameter while designing a BTL-5 Evaluate
Dahlin’s controller?
17. What do you meant by predictive controller? BTL-4 Analyze
18. When to go for Feed Forward Control scheme? BTL-2 Understand
19. What are the major disadvantages of Feed-forward controller? BTL-6 Create
20. Using Lyapunav analysis, determine the stability of the equilibrium state of BTL-4 Analyze
 0 0.5
the system X(k+1) = Fx(k) with F=  .
 0.5  1
PART – B
1. (i) Find the Z transform of the discrete sequence generated by BTL-3 Apply
mathematical sampling of the following continuous time function:
. (7)
(ii) Estimate the Z transform of from the definition of Z transform. BTL-3 Apply
(6)
2. (i) The Z transfer function of a closed loop sampled data system is BTL-5 Evaluate
z 1
F ( z)  . Is the system stable? (8)
1  1.3z 1  0.4 z  2
(ii) Find the z-transform of nx(n). (5) BTL-3 Apply
3. (i) Find the inverse Z transform of . (6) BTL-3 Apply

(ii) Express the inverse Z transform of

BTL-6 Create
by long division method. (7)
4. (i) z 2  z  0.637 BTL-3 Apply
Find the inverse Z transform of F ( z )  2 . (8)
( z  2 z  1)( z  0.363)
(ii) z BTL-3 Apply
Determine the inverse z-transform of X ( z )  by long
1
( z  )( z  1)
3
division method. (5)
5. Determine the pulse transfer function of the following system. (13) BTL-3 Apply

6. For the sampled data control system shown below calculate the transfer BTL-3 Apply
function c(z)/r(z). (13)

7. (i) Derive the digital equivalent of both position form and velocity BTL-5 Evaluate
form of PID control algorithms. (8)
(ii) Discuss the ringing phenomena in digital controllers. (5) BTL-2 Understand
8. (i) Design the dead beat controller algorithm for a first order process
10
G p ( s)  with dead time equal to 3T. Can we have
0.5s  1 BTL-6 Create
physically realizable controller if we require that the response
exhibit zero error at all sampling instants after the first? (7)
(ii) Design a suitable deadbeat algorithm for the system.
2e2 s BTL-6 Create
G( s)  ;T  1 sec. (6)
4s  1
9. Determine the D(Z) for the system shown below by using Dead beat BTL-3 Apply
algorithm. (13)

10. A process with transfer function is to be digitally

controlled using sampling period of 0.15 sec. Design a digital algorithm that
gives the closed loop system, steady state set point following and a first BTL-6 Create
order characteristic with a time constant of 0.15 sec and transport delay of
0.3sec using Dahlin’s method. (13)
11. (i) Sketch the block diagram for IMC. (5) BTL-3 Apply
(ii) Describe the simplified Smith Predictor scheme with the steps. (8) BTL-2 Understand
12. Explain digital feed forward controller with a design procedure and give a
comparative statement for feedback and feed forward controller with a neat BTL-6 Create
block diagram. (13)
13. Consider a linear system described by the transfer function = .
Design a feedback controller with a state feedback so that the closed loop BTL-6 Create
poles are placed at -1, -2±2j. (13)
14. Derive the matrix Riccati equation and state the necessary and sufficient BTL-5 Evaluate
condition for optimal solution. (13)
PART – C
1. Find the pulse transfer function for the system shown in the figure. (15) BTL-3 Apply

2. Explain the concept of discrete time PID controller. Design a suitable

y ( s  2.38)
controller for the transfer function: G( s)  3  2 with BTL-6 Create
u1 ( s  4.38s  3.12)
sampling rate 0.01 sec. (15)
3. Consider a process with the following input-output relationship in discrete BTL-5 Evaluate
time form:
yn = 4yn-1+0.3yn-2+0.1yn-3+mn-1-k+0.5mn-k-2.
Where k is an integer and denotes the dead time between the input and the
output.
(i) Derive an optimal feedback control action which minimizes the
5
following performance criterion : P   ( y1  y sp ) 2 (7)
k 1
(ii) What values of k make the controller of part (i) physically
realizable? (4)
(iii) Modify the optimal controller in part (i) so that it is physically
realizable for large values of k larger than those identified on part
(ii). (4)
4. Given the system y(k)=1.4y(k-1)-0.65y(k-2)+u(k-1)-0.2u(k-
2)+e(k)+0.4e(k-1) where e ϵ N(0,2)
(i) Determine the minimum variance controller. (5) BTL-3 Apply
(ii) Determine the deadbeat controller. (5) BTL-3 Apply
(iii) Compute the variance of y when the controllers in (i) and (ii) BTL-3 Apply
respectively are used. (5)
 UNIT IV - MULTI-LOOP REGULATORY CONTROL
SYLLABUS
Multi-loop Control-Introduction-Process Identification-Pairing of Inputs and Outputs-The Relative Gain
Array (RGA)-Properties and Application of RGA-Multi-loop PID Controller-Biggest Log Modulus Tuning
Method-De-coupler.
PART-A
BT
Q. No Questions Competence
Level
1. What is Multi-loop Control? BTL-1 Remember
2. Compare multiloop with multivariable PID controller. BTL-2 Understand
3. What are the problems arising from interactions? BTL-1 Remember
4. What are the methods used in selecting manipulated variables & BTL-3 Apply
controlled variables?
5. How many relative gains do you compute in order to specify complete BTL-4 Analyze
relative gain array of a process?
6. What are the degrees of freedom with respect to multiloop control? BTL-4 Analyze
7. What is the result of dynamic interaction? BTL-5 Evaluate
8. What is a Pairing of inputs and outputs? How it is represented? BTL-3 Apply
9. What are the criteria to select the best loop configuration? BTL-3 Apply
10. Examine the applications of RGA. BTL-1 Remember
11. Write any two important properties of RGA. BTL-1 Remember
12. What are the implications when the RGA element λij = 0 and λij = 1? BTL-1 Remember
13. Classify the different types of Tuning of Multi-loop PID control systems. BTL-6 Create
14. Compose the tuning procedure of Biggest Log-modulus tuning (BLT) BTL-2 Understand
method.
15. Compose the mathematical representation of closed –Loop stability. BTL-6 Create
16. What is failure sensitivity? BTL-5 Evaluate
17. Illustrate De-tuning method. BTL-4 Analyze
18. Define De-coupler. BTL-2 Understand
19. What is static decoupling? BTL-1 Remember
20. What is partial decoupling? BTL-2 Understand
PART – B
1. Derive and explain the nature of interaction between two control loops BTL-4 Analyze
when a loop is open and another is closed and vice versa. (13)
2. Derive and explain how to obtain process interaction. (13) BTL-6 Create
3. (i) Give remarks on nature of interaction between two control loops. BTL-1 Remember
(6)
(ii) Give the properties and applications of RGA. (7) BTL-1 Remember
4. (i) Summarize the possible pairing rules for selection of input-output BTL-1 Remember
variables. (6)
(ii) Find the loops using the Relative Gain Array. Consider a process BTL-3 Apply
with the following input output relationships.
)+ )

)+ ). (7)

5. Consider the following RGA for a process with following matrices. BTL-3 Apply
(i) BTL-3 Apply
[ ] [ ]
 (ii) BTL-3 Apply

How would you choose input-output pairing for the above

process? (6+7)
6. Decide a suitable multi-loop control strategy for a process with the BTL-5 Evaluate
following steady-state gain matrix which has been scaled by dividing the
process variables by their maximum values. (13)

[ ] [ ][ ]

7. Describe the control operation of a flash drum. (13) BTL-1 Remember

8. Write in detail about RGA and selection of loops. (13) BTL-1 Remember
9. (i) Explain the strategies for reducing control loop interactions. (6) BTL-1 Remember
(ii) Illustrate the methods in Tuning of Multi-loop PID Controllers
with examples.(7)
10. How is RGA useful for determination of variable pairing? (13) BTL-2 Understand
11. (i) Consider the following process with three inputs and three BTL-2 Understand
outputs.
)+ )– )

)+ )

)+ )+ )

Using Bristol's relative gain array, select the control loops with
minimum steady state interaction. (6)
(ii) Select the control loops with minimum steady state interaction for
the following system with two outputs and three inputs, (7)
)+ )+ )

)+ )+ )

12. Explain the Biggest Log Modulus tuning method for

(i) Multiloop. (10) BTL-2 Understand
(ii) Single loop. (3)
13. Explain how to design decoupler for two input two output processes. (13) BTL-4 Analyze
14. (i) What is decoupling? Explain the types of decoupling. (10) BTL-4 Analyze
(ii) Comment on the Dynamic Considerations while calculating RGA.
(3)
PART-C
1. (i) Explain the significant differences between partial decoupling and BTL-5 Evaluate
static decoupling. (10)
(ii) Explain the Stability Theorem. (5)
2. Consider a following 2 x 2 process BTL-4 Analyze
18.9e 3s 12.8e s
(s)
[ D ] = 21s 1s 16.7s 7s1 [ ]
19.4e 6.6e R(s)
[ 14.4s 1 10.9s 1]
 Design a decoupler for the process. (15)
3. Write note on Singular Value Analysis. (15)
4. A 2 . 2 process has the following steady-state gain matrix:

Calculate the determinant, RGA, eigenvalues, and singular values of K.

Use K12 = 0 as the base case; then recalculate the matrix properties for a
small change, K12 = 0.1. (15)

UNIT V - MULTIVARIABLE REGULATORY CONTROL

SYLLABUS
Introduction to Multivariable Control- Multivariable PID Controller -Multivariable IMC - Multivariable
Dynamic Matrix Controller- Multivariable Model Predictive Control-Generalized Predictive Controller-
Implementation Issues.
PART – A
BT
Q.No Questions Competence
Level
1. Identify any two challenges in the control of MIMO process. BTL-1 Remember
2. What is Multivariable Control? BTL-2 Understand
3. What are the features of full multivariable controller? BTL-1 Remember
4. How should the model be initialized to predict the future output? BTL-3 Apply
5. Formulate the poles and zeros of multivariable control with the BTL-2 Understand
mathematical expressions.
6. Construct the block diagram of multivariable PID. BTL-4 Analyze
7. How multivariable PID controller is differing from multi-loop PID? BTL-5 Evaluate
8. List few methods of tuning of multivariable PID controller? BTL-3 Apply
9. Compare the classical PID control and IMC. BTL-6 Create
10. Summarize the issues in dynamic controller design of IMC. BTL-1 Remember
11. Illustrate the block diagram of IMC. BTL-1 Remember
12. Give details about the robustness of a controller. BTL-1 Remember
13. What is the desired set point trajectory? BTL-3 Apply
14. Name the equation of predicted error vector. BTL-2 Understand
15. Define the term resiliency. BTL-1 Remember
16. Assess the directional sensitivity of a process. BTL-5 Evaluate
17. Show the constraints to be implemented in MPC. BTL-4 Analyze
18. List the advantages of Generalized Predictive Controller. BTL-2 Understand
19. Examine in short the implementation issues of generalized predictive BTL-6 Create
controller.
20. Write the objective function for multivariable GPC. BTL-4 Analyze
PART B
1. Explain with suitable example the importance and challenges in BTL-1 Remember
multivariable control. (13)
2. (i) Explain multivariable PID controller with a neat block diagram. (10) BTL-2 Understand
(ii) What is Bumpless Transfer. (3)
3. (i) Derive the PID Controller transfer function. (10) BTL-1 Remember
(ii) Write about Pole zero cancellation and ringing. (3)
4. Explain the design procedure for an IMC. (13) BTL-3 Apply
5. Explain the IMC tuning procedure. (13) BTL-2 Understand
6. (i) Describe the multivariable Dynamic Matrix Control scheme with BTL-4 Analyze
detiled algorithmic steps. (10)
(ii) Write short note on Commercial MPC software. (3)
7. Explain the concept of MPC with a block diagram. (13) BTL-5 Evaluate
8. Derive the Impulse and Step Response of discrete time model. BTL-3 Apply
9. (i) Consider a first-order-plus-time-delay model: BTL-4 Analyze
= , Derive the equivalent step-response model by
consideringthe analytical solution to a unit step change in the input.
(6)
(ii) Derive the equivalent step-response model by considering the BTL-4 Analyze
analytical solution to a unit step change in the input with time delay.
(7)
10. Derive a simple Predictive control law based on a single prediction. (13) BTL-6 Create
11. (i) Draw and explain the Flow chart for MPC calculations. (10) BTL-1 Remember
(ii) Write short note on development of MPC. (3)
12. (i) Derive a Predictive control law based on a multiple predictions. (10) BTL-2 Understand
(ii) Write the Advantages of IMC. (3)
13. Explain the implementation issues of MPC. (13) BTL-1 Remember
14. Derive the IMC based feedback design for
(i) a delay-free processes.(6) BTL-6 Create
(ii) a Second order process.(7) BTL-6 Create
PART-C
1. What are the implementation issues involved in Generalized Predictive BTL-5 Evaluate
controller and explain it in detail? (15)
2. Describe the multivariable Dynamic Matrix Control scheme with detiled BTL-4 Analyze
algorithmic steps. (15)
3. Given (KpGp)11 = 1/[(6s+1)(3s+1)]; (KpGp)12 = 1/(4s+1); (KpGp)21 = BTL-6 Create
2/(3s+1); (KpGp)22 = 1/[(4s+1)(2s+1)]; Design a multivariable controller
using Davison method. Evaluate the time response of the closed loop
system for step input changes in the set point. (15)
4. Design DMC for the Van de-vusse reactor problem. The state space model BTL-6 Create
of reactor is given as A = [-2.4048 0; 0.8333 -2.2381], B = [7; -1.117], C =
[0 1], D = [0]. (15)