Short description
Designed for students seeking an introduction to the subject, this text presents key mathematical methods in relevant engineering contexts. The essential modelling techniques are supported by descriptive text covering the engineering applications of control theory and the hardware involved.
Long description
A unique control engineering text with key methods and maths introduced in engineering contexts - ideal for students new to engineering studies. This brand new textbook is designed for students seeking an introduction to the subject for a pre-degree level course or a level one degree module. Unlike the majority of control engineering texts this book does not assume prior knowledge of the key mathematical methods, which are introduced here in relevant engineering contexts. The essential modelling techniques are supported by descriptive text covering the engineering applications of control theory and the hardware involved - instrumentation equipment, programmable logic controllers, etc. Working through this student-centred text readers will be brought up to speed with the modelling of control systems using Laplace, and given a solid grounding of the pivotal role of control systems across the spectrum of modern engineering. A clear, readable text is supported by numerous worked example and problems.
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Table of contents
- Preface
- Control systems, Introduction, Systems, Control systems models, Measurement elements, Signal processing, Correction elements, Control systems, Problems
- System models, Introduction, Gain, Dynamic systems, Differential equations, Transfer function, System transfer functions, Sensitivity, Block manipulation, Multiple inputs, Problems
- System response, Introduction, Inputs, Determining outputs, First order systems, Second order systems, Problems
- System parameters, Introduction, First order systems, Second order systems, Stability, Problems
- Frequency response, Introduction, Phasors, Sinusoidal inputs, Bode plots, System identification, Stability, Compensation, Problems
- Nyquist diagrams, Introduction, The polar plot, Stability, Relative stability, Problems
- Controllers, Introduction, On
- off control, PID control, Terminology, A process controller, Controller mathematics, Tuning, Digital systems, Problems
- Appendix A, Differential equations
- Appendix B, Laplace transform, Answers
- Index