ME 431B - Automatic Control Systems (Lab Only)

0 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits

Course Description
This course provides an introduction to automatic controls used in mechanical engineering applications, including fluid power. Differential equations are used to model and analyze basic feedback control systems. Laboratory experiments are done using fluid power and electronic equipment. This is the laboratory component of the ME 431 course, for students participating in the FHL study abroad program. (prereq: None) (coreq: ME 300)

Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Use Laplace transformation and selected linearization techniques
Develop mathematical models of selected systems
Determine system stability using the Routh and root locus techniques
Determine steady state errors due to reference and disturbance inputs
Make root locus plots and use them as appropriate to evaluate system transient response characteristics
Construct and analyze Bode plots

Prerequisites by Topic

Differential Equations
System Dynamics

Course Topics

Introduction (2 classes)
Mathematical Models of Systems (3 classes)
State Variable Models (3 classes)
Feedback Control Systems Characteristics (2 classes)
The Performance of Feedback Control Systems (3 classes)
The Stability of Linear Feedback Systems (3 classes)
The Root Locus Method (4 classes)
Frequency Response Methods (4 classes)
Stability in the Frequency Domain (3 classes)
Final Exam (1 class)

Laboratory Topics

Laboratory orientation
RLC step input modeling
RLC dynamic measurements
Valve steady state PQ characteristics
Dynamic valve characteristics
Rotary speed control simulation
Rotary speed control
Rotary speed control
Cylinder position control operation

Coordinator
John Pakkala

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ME 431B - Automatic Control Systems (Lab Only)