ME 4302 - Automatic Control Systems

3 lecture hours 2 lab hours 4 credits

Course Description
This course is an introduction to automatic controls in mechanical engineering applications, including fluid power and electromechanical systems. Root locus and frequency domain methods are used to model and analyze basic feedback control systems. Laboratory experiments use fluid power, mechanical, and electronic equipment. (prereq: ME 3301)

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 root locus techniques
Determine steady state errors due to reference and disturbance inputs
Construct root locus plots and use them to evaluate system transient response characteristics
Construct and analyze Bode plots

Prerequisites by Topic

System dynamics
Instrumentation

Course Topics

Mathematical models of systems
State variable models
Feedback control systems characteristics
Performance of feedback control systems
Stability of linear feedback systems
Root locus method
Frequency response methods
Stability in the frequency domain

Laboratory Topics

Laboratory measurement techniques
Dynamic system measurements and system identification
Steady-state valve characteristics
Dynamic response characteristics
Control system simulation
Rotary speed control
Position control

Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Williams

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