School of Engineering
KH6033CEM Control and Instrumentation 2
Assignment Brief 2024/2025
Module Title Ind/Group Cohort Module Code
(Sept/Jan/May)
Control and Instrumentation 2 KH6033CEM
Coursework Title Hand out date:
Technical Report
Week 9
Lecturer Due date:
Nardine Bebawi Week 9
Estimated Time (hrs): Coursework type: % of Module Mark
Report 50%
Submission arrangement: Online, Moodle
Mark and Feedback date: 2 Weeks.
Mark and Feedback method: Moodle
Module Learning Outcomes Assessed: (2, 4, 5)
2. Apply the z transform methodology to implement digital control.
4. Devise appropriate signal conditioning systems and evaluate the limitations of measurement systems
and appraise the use of smart measurement systems and data acquisition parameters.
5. Create simulations of continuous and discrete systems using computer packages such as MATLAB and
SIMULINK or equivalent and, design and simulate measurement and instrumentation systems using
computer packages such as Multisim or equivalent.
Coursework mark calculation:
Individual Coursework weights 50% of the Module mark, divided as follows:
Marks weight Handout date
Task 1 20% Week 4
Task 2 30% Week 9
TASK 2: ANALYSIS OF A DISCRETE-TIME CONTROL SYSTEM
The transfer function of the conveyor’s DC motor with the supply voltage V as input and the angular
position θ as output can be modelled as follows:
Where:
• 𝐽 is the combined moment of inertia of the motor and load,
• 𝑏 is the combined viscous friction constant of motor and load,
• 𝐿 is the inductance of the armature circuit,
• 𝑅 is the resistance of the armature circuit,
• 𝐾𝑡 is the torque constant,
• 𝐾𝑒 is the back e.m.f. constant.
DC motor Parameters are shown in the table below:
Parameters
𝐽 = 0.03 𝑘g.𝑚2
𝑏 = 0.2 𝑁.𝑚.𝑠
𝐾𝑒 = 0.1 𝑉.𝑠/rad
𝐾𝑡 = 0.1 𝑁.𝑚/rad
𝑅 = 2 𝑂ℎ𝑚
𝐿 = 0.5 𝐻
You are the controls engineer required to model this conveyor system and design a suitable controller to
be implemented using an available microcontroller.
Simulation using MATLAB [20 Marks]:
Individually submit a Matlab file + plots demonstrating the following tasks:
a) [4 Marks] Discrete equivalent: Find the discrete-time control system represented by the
transfer function using any of the transformation methods declaring the used method as a
comment in your m-file.
b) [3 Marks] Region of Convergence (ROC): Visualize ROC by plotting pole-zero plot.
c) [3 Marks] Frequency Response Analysis: Provide the bode plot representing the frequency
response characteristics.
d) [4 Marks] Plot the step response and impulse response.
e) [2 Marks] Stability Analysis: Based on the ROC and step response comment on the stability of
the system as a comment in your m-file.
f) [4 Marks] Steady-State Error (SSE) analysis: Calculate the steady-state error for the step
response.
Report [10 marks]:
Prepare an individual technical report (3500 words maximum) discussing your findings, interpret the
system's stability, root locus and frequency characteristics. Support your discussions with plots from
your MATLAB file.
a) [2 Marks] Stability Analysis: Interpret and justify the stability of the system.
b) [3 Marks] Frequency Response Analysis: Analyse frequency response (bode plot). Analyse the
response that is shown in your frequency response?
c) [5 Marks] Root Locus Analysis:
• Sketch the root locus plot of the system in Z domain.
• Justify the impact of parameter variations on system stability and transient response.
- Provide the gain value that will cause over damping of the system and justify your gain
selection.
Marking Rubric:
Notes:
Late or no submission of the report will be graded as zero.
