Old spec 5.2 example, PID control stabilityTutorialOld spec ENGR2022:112 min

ENGR202 (old spec) Control 5.2 PD, PV and PID Control, PID example (slides 10-12)

PID control u=kpe+kI∫e dt+kd de/dtu = k_pe + k_I\int e\,dt + k_d\,de/dt is applied with unity negative feedback to the plant X=ωn2s2+2ζωns+ωn2UX = \dfrac{\omega_n^2}{s^2 + 2\zeta\omega_n s + \omega_n^2}U.

Formulas you may need
  • PID: C(s)=kp+kIs+kdsC(s) = k_p + \dfrac{k_I}{s} + k_ds (learn this)
  • Third order Hurwitz: stable if all coefficients positive and a1a2>a0a3a_1a_2 > a_0a_3 (learn this)
  1. (a)
    Find the closed-loop Transfer Function and characteristic equation, and check the steady state gain.
  2. (b)
    Use the Hurwitz determinant to find the stability condition relating the gains. For ζ=0.5\zeta = 0.5, ωn=1\omega_n = 1 rad/s, kp=1k_p = 1 and kd=1k_d = 1, find the largest kIk_I for stability.