MEC 4310 - Automatic Control Systems

2 lecture hours 2 lab hours 3 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, electrical, and electronic equipment. (prereq: MEC 3310, MEC 3320) (quarter system prereq: ME 3301)

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

Work with mathematical models of linear systems in the Laplace domain
Determine system stability using root locus methods
Determine steady-state errors due to reference and disturbance inputs
Algebraically manipulate system block diagrams
Interpret root locus plots to evaluate system transient response characteristics
Construct and interpret Bode plots
Implement closed loop control based on PID and/or lead compensation

Prerequisites by Topic

System dynamics
Instrumentation
Measurement

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
Phase-lead compensation
Digital controller implementation

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
Reference planning

Coordinator
Dr. Daniel Williams

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MEC 4310 - Automatic Control Systems