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System Dynamics and Control

System Dynamics and Control

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PART I PHYSICAL MODELING AND MODEL CONSTRUCTION

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 CONCEPT OF DYNAMIC AND STATIC SYSTEMS

Basic Dynamic Operators
About Units and Dimensions

1.2 FEEDBACK CONTROL CONCEPT

Feedback Control Structure
Other Types of Control
Nature of Loop: Feed-forward Control System
Nature of Controller: Discontinuous versus Continuous Control

1.3 DEFINITION OF A SYSTEM

Purpose of a Dynamic Study
Stages of a Dynamic Study
Introducing the Block Diagram

1.4 STAGE ONE: PHYSICAL MODELING

Systems Concept: Illustration

1.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 2 Specification of Dynamic Systems and Behavior

2.1 INTRODUCING MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR COMPONENTS

Compliance and Inertia
The Translational Spring
The Torsional Spring
The Translational Mass
Rotary Inertia
Mechanical Damping Other Types of Mechanical Resistance

2.2 SOME ELECTRICAL BEHAVIOR COMPONENTS

Ideal Resistor
Voltage and Current Sources
Ideal Capacitor and Inductor

2.3 PHYSICAL MODELING EXAMPLES

Simple Mechanical Systems
Some Examples of Electrical Networks
Series and Parallel Combinations of R, C, and L Elements
Practical R, RC, and RCL Networks

2.4 STAGE TWO: MODEL CONSTRUCTION: PRELIMINARIES

System Decomposition
Lumping, Linearity and Stationarity
Uncertainty, Continuous and Sampled Data

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2.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 3 Engineering System Models in State Space

3.1 THE STATE SPACE APPROACH

The Concept and Definition of State
The State Modeling Procedure
Assigning State Variables and Causality

3.2 MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

One-dimensional Examples
Cables – Length and Stretch
Multi-dimensional Examples
Gyroscopic Action and Gyroscopes

3.3 INCOMPRESSIBLE FLUID SYSTEMS

Short and Long Constrictions
Fluid Storage and Fluid Inertia
Examples in Fluid Systems

3.4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Some Electronic Circuit Components
Further Examples in Electrical Engineering

3.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 4 Other System Models in State Space

4.1 THERMAL SYSTEMS

Conduction, Convection, and Radiation
Heat Energy Storage
Examples in Thermal Systems

4.2 PROCESS ENGINEERING SYSTEMS

Simple Material Transport
Compressible, Mixing, and Reacting Systems

4.3 EXAMPLES OF DISTRIBUTED PARAMETER MODELS

Longitudinal and Torsional Vibration in Thin Rods
One-Dimensional Heat Conduction
Lumped-Parameter Alternatives

4.4 NON-ENGINEERING SYSTEM EXAMPLES

4.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 5 Generalized System Models and Analogs

5.1 THE CONCEPT OF ENERGETIC SYSTEMS

Generalized Signal Variables and Elements
Kinetic and Potential Energy
Transformers and Gyrators, Transducers, and Example Systems

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5.2 ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEMS

Electrical Transducers
Introducing Electromechanical Energy Conversion Principles
DC Motor Control
Introducing Stepping Motors and Drives

5.3 OTHER HYBRID AND INTEGRATED SYSTEM EXAMPLES

Transducers in Mechanical Systems
Integrated System Examples

5.4 INTRODUCING MICROMACHINED DEVICES

Micro Sensors and Actuators

5.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

References for Part I

PART II MODEL SOLUTION

Chapter 6 Response of Lumped-Parameter Systems

6.1 STAGE THREE: MODEL SOLUTION

Free Response, Time Constant and Stability of First-Order-Systems
Forced Motion, Linearity and Superposition
Forced Response to Some Special Input Functions
Impulse Response and Convolution

6.2 REVIEW OF COMPLEX NUMBERS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIONS

The Complex Plane Exponential
Representation Sinusoids and Phasors

6.3 TIME DOMAIN SOLUTION OF THE VECTOR STATE EQUATION

State Vector and Vector Differential (or Difference) Equation
First-Order System Analogy and State Transition Matrix
Eigenvalues, Eigenvectors and Response Modes
Forced Response and Application of Linear Transformations

6.4 SOLUTION OF THE LINEAR DISCRETE-TIME MODEL

Response Modes Computation of Discrete-Time System Response

6.5 DIGITAL COMPUTER SIMULATION OF DYNAMIC SYSTEMS

Introducing Some Math Packages
Digital Computer Solution of Continuous-Time Systems

6.6 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 7 Solution of Higher-Order Scalar Systems

7.1 RESPONSE OF SECOND-ORDER-SYSTEMS

Free Response: Natural Frequency and Damping
Forced Response to Special Inputs

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7.2 PHASOR TRANSFORM SOLUTION AND SINUSOIDAL STEADY STATE

The Phasor Transform
Phasor Transfer Functions: Impedance/Admittance
Resonance, Quality Factor and Bandwidth

7.3 INTRODUCING MECHANICAL VIBRATIONS

Single-Degree-of-Freedom Examples
Eliminating Excess Vibration
Two-Degrees-of-Freedom Systems: Vibration Absorber

7.4 FORCED RESPONSE TO NON-SINUSOIDAL PERIODIC INPUTS

Introducing Fourier Series
The Complex Fourier Series

7.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 8 Further Solution by Transformation

8.1 THE FOURIER TRANSFORM SOLUTION

Properties of the Fourier Transform
Signal Processing
Discrete Fourier Transform and Computation with Fast Fourier Transform

8.2 INTRODUCING THE LAPLACE TRANSFORM METHOD

Transform Properties: Initial- and Final-Value Theorems
Transfer Functions, Impulse Response, Convolution
The Inverse Transform and Partial Fraction Expansions
Applications to Non-stationary and Distributed Systems

8.3 LAPLACE DOMAIN SOLUTION OF THE VECTOR STATE EQUATION

The State Transition Matrix Revisited The Matrix Transfer Function

8.4 ɀ-DOMAIN SOLUTION OF DISCRETE-TIME SYSTEMS

Introducing the ɀ-Transform
Pulse Transfer Functions and Recurrence Solutions
ɀ-Domain to Discrete-time Domain

8.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 9 Representation of System Dynamics

9.1 OPERATIONAL BLOCK DIAGRAMS AND RELATED ALGEBRA

Canonical Scalar Feedback
Application to Mixed Component Systems
Application to Reverse Reaction Processes
ɀ-Transform Block Diagrams

9.2 IDENTIFICATION AND FREQUENCY RESPONSE

Frequency Domain Identification
Bode and Nyquist Diagrams
Frequency Response Computation

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9.3 RELATIONS BETWEEN TRANSFER FUNCTIONS AND STATE MODELS Signal Flow Graphs

The Companion Form

9.4 CONCEPTS IN STATE SPACE

State Trajectories for Second-Order Systems
Application to Some Non-Linear Control Systems
Controllability and Observability of Dynamic Systems

9.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 10 Stability of Dynamic Systems

10.1 STABILITY CONCEPTS IN STATE SPACE

Stability in the Sense of Lyapunov
Lyapunov Method of Stability Analysis

10.2 STABILITY AND EIGENVALUE PLACEMENT

The Root Locus Technique The Routh Stability Test

10.3 STABILITY OF DISCRETE-TIME SYSTEMS

Stability by Transformation to s-Plane Jury’s Inners Stability Test

10.4 STABILITY IN THE FREQUENCY DOMAIN

Closed Loop Frequency Response
Relative Stability and Gain and Phase Margins
Nyquist Stability Criterion

10.5 STABILITY AND NONLINEAR SYSTEMS

The Describing Function and Kochenburger Criterion
Stability of Limit Cycle of a Non-Linear System Circle Criterion

10.6 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

References for Part II

PART III SYSTEM DESIGN

Chapter 11 Introducing Automatic Control Systems Design

11.1 STAGE FOUR: DESIGN

Continuous-time Single-loop Feedback Control
Stability and Sensitivity
Time Response Performance and Design

11.2 CLASSICAL FEEDBACK CONTROLLERS

One-, Two- and Three-Mode Process Controllers
Controller Selection and Tuning
Computer-Assisted Design of A Nonlinear System

11.3 ROOT LOCUS AND ROUTH TEST DESIGN

Design Using the Root Locus Method

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Application to Dead Time and Other Nonlinear Systems
Second Order Dominance Design Using the Routh Criterion

11.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 12 Design in the Frequency Domain

12.1 DESIGN FOR SPECIFIED PERFORMANCE

Design for Given Frequency/Bandwidth and Resonance Peak
Design based on Gain- and Phase-Margin Criteria
Correlation Between Transient and Frequency Response

12.2 DESIGN BY FREQUENCY DOMAIN COMPENSATION

The Problem of Pole-Zero Cancellation
Gain-Factor Compensation
Lead and Lag Compensation
Lag-Lead and Cascade Compensation

12.3 CLASSICAL MODE CONTROLLERS AND NONLINEAR EXAMPLES

Proportional, Reset, and Rate Compensation
Rate Feedback Compensation

12.4 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 13 Multi-Loop and Other Control Configurations

13.1 FEEDFORWARD AND CASCADE CONFIGURATIONS

Introducing Feedforward Control Systems
Comparative Design Examples of Feedforward Control
Cascade Control Systems
Tuning the Cascade Controller

13.2 MULTIVARIABLE CONTROL SYSTEMS

The Concept of Decoupling Control
State Vector Feedback and Eigenvalue Assignment
Scalar Controlling Input and Integral Action
Extension to a Vector Controlling Input

13.3 INTRODUCING STATE OBSERVERS AND ADAPTIVE CONTROL

Design of State Observers
Application to State Vector Feedback Systems
Adaptive Control Concepts
Signal-Synthesis MRAS Design Illustration

13.4 INTRODUCING CONTINUOUS-TIME OPTIMAL CONTROL AND THE H CONTROL CONCEPT

Nature of the Optimal Control Problem
Some Basic Concepts of Calculus of Variations
The Maximum (Minimum) Principle and Time-Optimal Control
Optimal Linear Quadratic Regulator

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Performance-Robustness and the HNorm
An HControl Problem and Solution

13.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 14 Discrete-Time Control Systems

14.1 DIGITAL COMPUTER IN CONTROL LOOPS

Supervisory Control
Hierarchical and Distributed Controls
Sequence and Numerical Control Systems
Direct Digital Control Systems

14.2 SINGLE-LOOP DIGITAL CONTROLLERS

Two-term (PI) and Three-term (PID) Control
Sampled-Data Systems and Parameter Tuning
Minimal Response Algorithms in the ɀ-Domain

14.3 DISCRETE-TIME STATE SPACE DESIGN

Finite-Time Settling State Vector Feedback Control
State Vector Feedback with Eigenvalue Assignment Method
Finite-Time Settling Observer

14.4 INTRODUCING DISCRETE-TIME OPTIMAL CONTROL

Elements of Dynamic Programming
Discrete-Time Optimal Control Problem
Computing a Solution
The Discrete-Time Linear Quadratic Problem

14.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

Chapter 15 Realization of Microcomputer Control Systems

15.1 INTERFACING WITH EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT

Digital-to-Analog Conversion
Analog-to-Digital Conversion
Digital Input/Output

15.2 COMPUTER DATA ACQUISITION AND CONTROL

Pulse Measurements and Commands
Pulse Outputs and the Stepping Motor
Features of Analog Data Acquisition
Analog Outputs and Pulse Modulation

15.3 ILLUSTRATION OF A COMPUTER IMPLEMENTATION: PRELIMINARIES

Process Control Valves Revisited
Commercial Interface and Signal Conditioning
Instrument Modules
The Implemented Interface Hardware and Software

15.4 MICROCOMPUTER REALIZATION OF A LIQUID LEVEL/FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Physical Elements and Configuration of Control System

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Component Calibrations
Analytical Design and Computer Simulation
Main Control Experiment

15.5 PRACTICE PROBLEMS

References for Part III

Appendix A Selected Constants, Properties and Conversion Factors

SELECTED CONSTANTS

Table A1 Some Fundamental Constants

TYPICAL VALUES OF SELECTED PROPERTIES

Table A2 Selected Properties of Some Gases
Table A3 Selected Properties of Some Liquids
Table A4 Selected Properties of Some Solids

SELECTED CONVERSION FACTORS

Table A5 Conversion Factors from SI to US Customary Units
Table A6 Conversion Factors from US Customary to SI Units

Appendix B Some Elements of Linear Algebra

B.1 MATRICES: DEFINITIONS

Vectors Other Special Types of Matrices

B.2 MATRIX ALGEBRA

Equality, Addition and Multiplication of Matrices
Determination of Rank (and Inverse) of a Matrix

B.3 EIGENVALUES AND DIAGONALIZATION

Eigenvalue Problem
Diagonalization
Quadratic and Definite Forms

B.4 FUNCTIONS OF A SQUARE MATRIX

Conversion of Continuous Vector State Model to Discrete-Time
Cayley-Hamilton Theorem and Sylvester’s Formula
Zeros of a Polynomial Matrix

Appendix C Answers to Selected (*) Problems

Index

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