ME 403, Control and Integration of Dynamic Systems:

Introduction of control theory with sensor, actuator, and dynamic plant integration to develop, model, control, and analyze mathematical models of dynamics systems including mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Transient dynamics using analytical and numerical methods with feedback control systems. Strong emphasis on system design using computer simulation tools.

Topical Course Outline:

  1. Introduction and Orientation: Introduction and Familiarization with Course Objectives and Topics, Reviewing Topics from Physics and Mathematics.
  2. Review of Multi-domain System Modeling I: Modeling of Multi-domain Systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical and Thermal/Fluidic Systems) in Frequency Domain.
  3. Review of Multi-domain System Modeling II: Modeling of Multi-domain Systems (Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical and Thermal/Fluidic Systems) in Time Domain.
  4. Review of Multi-domain System Modeling III: Dynamic Systems Response Characteristics, Effects of Poles and Zeros.
  5. Essential Principles of Feedback Systems: Control System Problems, Analysis of Control Systems, Block Diagram Algebra, Signal-Flow Graphs and Masons Rule, Example Case Studies.
  6. Example Case Studies from Feedback Systems: Several Case Studies from Control Systems, Summary and Review.
  7. Stability Analysis of Feedback Systems: Routh-Hurwitz Criterion, Stability in State-Space, Steady-State Error. 
  8. Root Locus Techniques: Root Locus Plot, Design via Root Locus, Feedback Compensation.
  9. Frequency Response Techniques: Bode Plots, Nyquist Criterion, Gain and Phase Margins, Design via Frequency Response (Lead and Lag Compensations).
  10. Introduction to Digital Control Systems: The Concept of Digitization, The z-Transform, Gain Design via z-Plane. 
  11. Physical Operation of Common Sensors and Actuators: Physical Principles of Actuators and Sensors and their Integration with Multi-domain Dynamic Systems. 
  12. Mechatronic Systems and Example Case Studies: Integration of Multi-domain Dynamic Elements, and Example Case Studies from Variety of Mechatronic Systems.

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