EGR 342 System Modeling and Control

Fall

Students will learn how to generate mathematical models from physical systems encountered in Mechanical and Electrical engineering. These include basic mechanical and electrical systems and sub‐systems including static and dynamic equilibrium force analyses, vibration, elasticity, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and simple electric circuits. Topics covered include the two fundamental approaches used for designing feedback control systems. Classical control or frequency‐domain techniques for Linear Time Invariant (LTI) systems are developed as well as state‐space approaches. First, second and higher order techniques are covered as well as multi degree of freedom systems. Practical hands‐on experiments are conducted throughout the course to include programming micro‐electronics and sensor feedback systems. Controller design includes the use of root locus plots and frequency domain techniques. Students will evaluate these techniques for performance, stability, and compensation. The laboratory emphasizes computational tools for control analysis and design. Matlab and computer techniques are employed to assist students with the mathematical rigor of the materials covered. Prerequisite: 2.0 or higher in ME 270 or ECE 280.

3 credit hours