Query regarding steady state error in a velocity control system

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The discussion centers on understanding the computation of steady state error in a velocity control system as presented in BC Kuo's "Automatic Control Systems." The feed-forward transfer function is defined as G(s) = 1/(s^2(s+12)), and the feedback transfer function as H(s) = Kt*s, with Kt set at 10 V/rad-sec. The steady state error is derived from the output time response, y(t), which approaches a linear term of 0.1t as time progresses, leading to a steady state error of e_ss = 0.12. Clarification is sought on how the limit of (0.1t - y(t)) represents steady state error and the interpretation of the reference signal. The conversation concludes with insights on the conditions for steady state and the importance of examining the derivative of the function as time approaches infinity.
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I was reading BC Kuo's Automatic Control Systems where I came across a solved problem (page 369 of 7th edition) regarding velocity control. I have a problem understanding how the steady state error has been computed. The original problem and its solution as given in the book are quoted below.

Let the feed-forward transfer function be

G(s) = \frac{1}{s^2(s+12)}

and the feedback transfer function be

H(s) = K_{t}s

where K_{t}[/tex] is the tachometer constant.<br /> <br /> <blockquote data-attributes="" data-quote="" data-source="" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Let K_{t} = 10 V/rad-sec. This means that for a unit step of 1 V, the desired velocity in the steady state is 1/10 or 0.1 rad/sec, since when this is achieved, the output voltage of the tachometer would be 1 V and the steady state error would be zero. The closed loop transfer function of the system is<br /> <br /> M(s) = \frac{Y(s)}{R(s)} = \frac{G(s)}{1+G(s)H(s)} = \frac{1}{s(s^2+12s+10)}<br /> <br /> For a unit step input R(s) = 1/s. The output time response is<br /> <br /> y(t) = 0.1t - 0.12 - 0.000796e^{-11.1t} + 0.1208e^{-0.901t}<br /> <br /> for t \geq 0<br /> <br /> Since the exponential terms of y(t) all diminish as t \rightarrow \infty, the steady state part of y(t) is 0.1t-12. Thus the steady state error of the system is<br /> <br /> e_{ss} = \lim_{t\rightarrow \infty}\left[0.1t - y(t)\right] = 0.12 </div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I am not clear about how the steady state error has been computed here. I understand that the dominating terms as t\rightarrow \infty are the linear term and the constant term, but how does the limit of the (0.1t -y(t)) term represent steady state error? How is the reference signal equal to 0.1t?<br /> <br /> Thanks in advance.
 
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maverick280857 said:
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I haven't been able to figure this out yet, so I would be really grateful if someone could look into it for me and tell me what the mistake in my understanding/interpretation is?
 
Got it...thanks to varunag :-)

It should be 10V/rad/sec. The output is the angle measure.
 
For the later occurrences, steady state means change of the function goes to zero when t goes to infinity right? That means if I take the derivative of the function it should go to zero since there is a steady state(existence must be checked of course!) then derivative means multiplying with s right?

\lim_{t\to \infty} f(t)\star u(t) = \lim_{s\to 0}sf(s)u(s)\

If the limit exists it will give you the SS error.
 
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