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The stability limit of the servo-mechanism having open-loop transfer function $G(s) H(s) = \frac{K_a(2+sT_1)}{s^2(1+sT_2)}$ is

The correct answer is
$T_1 > 2T_2$

To determine the stability limit of the given servo-mechanism, we need to analyze the open-loop transfer function:

G(s)H(s) = \frac{K_a(2+sT_1)}{s^2(1+sT_2)}

Stability of a servo-mechanism can be analyzed by the Routh-Hurwitz criterion. This criterion involves ensuring that all coefficients of the characteristic equation derived from the denominator have positive values.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

First, we need to find the characteristic equation from the given transfer function. The characteristic equation is obtained by setting the denominator of the closed-loop transfer function to zero.

The closed-loop transfer function has the form:

1 + G(s)H(s) = 0

This results in:

1 + \frac{K_a(2+sT_1)}{s^2(1+sT_2)} = 0

This implies:

s^2(1+sT_2) + K_a(2+sT_1) = 0

Expanding this, we get:

s^2 + s^3T_2 + 2K_a + K_asT_1 = 0

The characteristic equation is:

s^3T_2 + s^2 + K_asT_1 + 2K_a = 0

From the Routh-Hurwitz criterion for a third-order system, for stability, certain conditions must be met.

Condition Analysis:

By examining the coefficients of s terms, we observe the following stability condition from the characteristic equation's coefficients:

  • The coefficient of each power of s must be positive.
  • Moreover, after applying the Routh table, the stability condition for this specific setup often boils down to considering the inequality involving T_1 and T_2.

In this specific case, it has been derived that:

T_1 > 2T_2

is the criterion to ensure that all necessary conditions for stability in the Routh Array are satisfied.

Conclusion:

Therefore, among the given options, the correct stability condition is:

T_1 > 2T_2

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Important Questions from Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criteria

  1. Match List I with List II:

    List I

    (Coefficients of s 2+ a 1s + a 2= 0)

    List II

    (Nature of Roots)

    (A)a \(_1^2\) > 4a 2(I)Negative real and equal
    (B)a \(_1^2\) = 4a 2(II)Conjugate Imaginary
    (C)a \(_1^2\) < 4a 2(III)Negative Real and Unequal
    (D)

    a 1= 0

    a 2≠ 0

    (IV)Conjugate Complex (Real part negative)

    Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  2. A closed-loop control system has a characteristic equation given by s 3 + 2.4s + 1.8s + 0.5 = 0. Find out the value of a, b, c, and d using the Routh Hurwitz criterion.

    s 3

    1

    1.8

    s 2

    2.4

    0.5

    s 1

    a

    c

    s 0

    b

    d

  3. Determine the stability of system:

    S 3+ S 2+ S + 4

  4. Which of the following is NOT the advantage of Routh-Hurwitz criterion of control systems?

  5. The characteristic equation of given system is 6s + K = 0. Determined the range of K for which the system to be stable.

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