Course Description

Introduction to analysis and synthesis of feedback systems. Dynamic modeling of pneumatic, hydraulic, thermal, electromechanical systems and manufacturing processes. Concept of transfer functions and block diagram representations. Functional description of linear and nonlinear systems. Linearization and dimensionless scaling. State-space representation of dynamic systems.Transient response using convolution integral and computational techniques. Root locus and frequency response methods. Performance indices and error criteria. Controller realization. Case studies.

Prerequisites

• Permission of the instructor

3 lecture hours
3 semester hours