Open Loop system with distance-velocity lag and single transfer lag

[Eng studies]

Homework Statement:

Xi Xo
---->----[Distance - velocity lag of 4.0s]---->----[single transfer lag if t=5s]---->----

If the system input Xi is subjected to a step disturbance from 2 units to 12 units, plot the response of Xo on a base of time. Determine graphically, and verify mathematically, the time taken for the output to change by 4 units.

Relevant Equations:

Output change = input change (1-e ^-t/T)

Hi All, I have got as far as below, would anyone be able to go over this, I am a little confused with plotting this out onto a graph post equation

Any help would be appreciated, I am hoping to get better understanding before I move onto the next question

4 = 10 (1-e^-t/5)

t = -T in (output change/input change)

t = -5 In 6/10

t= 2.55 x 4s = 10.2

 

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Your question is very hard for me to interpret.
1) Is that "transfer lag" actually a pure delay of 5 seconds?
2) What is [Distance - velocity lag of 4.0s]?
I think it would help me understand if you show a signal diagram with the appropriate transfer blocks.

 

[Eng studies]

Your question is very hard for me to interpret.
1) Is that "transfer lag" actually a pure delay of 5 seconds?
2) What is [Distance - velocity lag of 4.0s]?
I think it would help me understand if you show a signal diagram with the appropriate transfer blocks.

Hi Thanks for your reply, Scratching my head with this a bit this is all the info given
Diagram is shown as below

"Open loop system with a distance velocity lag and single transfer lag"

Question below

"If the system input Xi is subjected to a step disturbance from 2 units to 12 units, plot the response of Xo on a base of time. Determine graphically, and verify mathematically, the time taken for the output to change by 4 units."

Many Thanks

 

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That's the first step, but you need to do a lot more. It would be best if you made a more detailed diagram that answers the following questions:
1) Are distance and velocity two different inputs or is velocity derived from position (distance)? What exactly is $x_i$?
2) What does "single transfer lag" mean? Is it a pure transport delay of 5 seconds or a lag?
You should use symbols for Laplace transformations like first-order lag:

And pure transport delay:

 

[Eng studies]

That's the first step, but you need to do a lot more. It would be best if you made a more detailed diagram that answers the following questions:
1) Are distance and velocity two different inputs or is velocity derived from position (distance)? What exactly is $x_i$?
2) What does "single transfer lag" mean? Is it a pure transport delay of 5 seconds or a lag?
You should use symbols for Laplace transformations like first-order lag:
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And pure transport delay:
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I would like to able to answer your questions but what I have posted is all the information given on the question there is no more info provided
Will have a look into above and see how it goes

 

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Is the original question stated exactly as you posted in post #1? It's incomprehensible as it is. You should ask for clarification.
Another thing to ask is if it is (distance-velocity) lag of 4.0 sec. or distance - (velocity lag of 4.0 sec.)?

 

[Eng studies]

Hi Thanks for having a look at this, yes the question is as above, I thought id draw it our rather than copying and pasting direct from the homework statement but see below

Still not got any further with it

 

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Hi Thanks for having a look at this, yes the question is as above, I thought id draw it our rather than copying and pasting direct from the homework statement but see below

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Still not got any further with it

Then there is a lot that is not sufficiently defined, including:
1) What is $x_i$? Is it distance, velocity, or both?
2) Is the first block (Distance-velocity) lag of 4.0s? Or is it Distance - (velocity lag of 4.0s)?
3) The second block is called "single transfer lag of t=5s". It is very standard to talk about transport delays, where there is a pure delay of a certain amount, not a lag. Is that what it is? Or is it a Laplace transformation of a first-order lag?
IMO, it is not worth working on this without a clearer statement of the problem.

 

[Eng studies]

Then there is a lot that is not sufficiently defined, including:
1) What is $x_i$? Is it distance, velocity, or both?
2) Is the first block (Distance-velocity) lag of 4.0s? Or is it Distance - (velocity lag of 4.0s)?
3) The second block is called "single transfer lag of t=5s". It is very standard to talk about transport delays, where there is a pure delay of a certain amount, not a lag. Is that what it is? Or is it a Laplace transformation of a first-order lag?
IMO, it is not worth working on this without a clearer statement of the problem.

No problem hence why I have seeked extra assistance on this, will take this back to clarify on the points made and hopefully get some answers to progress this