ME 431 - Automatic Control Systems

3 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. (prereq: ME 230) (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
Mathematical models of systems
State variable models
Feedback control systems characteristics
The performance of feedback control systems
The stability of linear feedback systems
The root locus method
Frequency response methods
Stability in the frequency domain

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
Position control

Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Williams

Announcement

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ME 431 - Automatic Control Systems