Preface
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 System and System Analysis
1.2 Modeling the System
1.3 Solving the Model
1.4 Principle of Automatic Control Systems
1.4.1 Control and Control Systems
1.4.2 How Does an Automatic Control System Work?
1.5 Structure of Control Systems
1.5.1 Schematic Diagram for a Typical Automatic Control System
1.5.2 Terminologies
1.6 Characteristics of Control Systems
1.6.1 Stability
1.6.2 Accuracy
1.6.3 Dynamic Properties
1.6.4 Robustness
1.7 Classification of Control Systems (to Broadest Sense)
1.7.1 Open Loop Control System
1.7.2 Closed Loop Control System
1.8 Application of Control Theory in Mechanical Engineering Systems
1.9 Brief History of Automatic Control
1.10 Organization of Book
1.11 Drill Problems
Chapter 2 Laplace Transform Solution
2.1 Definition
2.2 Laplace Transforms of Common Functions
2.2.1 Step Function
2.2.2 Ramp Function
2.2.3 Pulse Function
2.2.4 Exponential Function
2.2.5 Trigonometric Function
2.2.6 Power Function
2.2.7 Summary
2.3 Laplace Transform Properties
2.3.1 Multiplication by a Constant
2.3.2 Superposition
2.3.3 Differential Theorem
2.3.4 Integral Theorem
2.3.5 Initial Value Theorem
2.3.6 Final Value Theorem
2.3.7 Shifting Theorem in Time Domain (Delay Theorem)
2.3.8 Shifting Theorem in Complex Domain
2.3.9 Partial Fraction Method
2.4 Laplace Transform Inversion
2.4.1 Distinct Poles
2.4.2 Repeated Poles
2.4.3 Complex Poles
2.5 Drill Problems
Chapter 3 Formulation and Dynamic Behavior of Translational Mechanical Systems
3.1 Introduction
3.1.1 Concepts of Mathematical Models
3.1.2 Types or Mathematical Models
3.2 Variables
3.3 Element Laws
3.3.1 Mass
3.3.2 Friction
3.3.3 Stiffness
3.4 Interconnection Laws
3.4.1 D'Alembert's Law
3.4.2 The Law of Reaction Forces
3.5 Obtaining the System Model
3.5.1 Free-Body Diagrams
3.5.2 Parallel Combinations
3.5.3 Series Combinations
3.6 Drill Problems
Chapter 4 Formulation and Dynamic Behavior of Electrical Systems
4.1 Element Laws
4.1.1 Resistor
4.1.2 Capacitor
4.1.3 Inductor
4.2 Interconnection Laws
4.2.1 Kirchhoff's Voltage Law
4.2.2 Kirchhoff's Current Law
4.2.3 The Nodal Method of Electrical Network Analysis
4.3 Analogue relationships among different systems
4.4 Examples
4.5 Drill Problems
Chapter 5 Fundamentals of Control Systems
5.1 Representation of Control Systems
5.2 The Transfer Function
5.2.1 Definition of the Transfer Function
5.2.2 Properties of the Transfer Function
5.2.3 The Rational Polynomial Form of a Transfer Function
5.2.4 Transfer Function of Elements in Series Connection
5.2.5 Transfer Function of Elements in Parallel Connection
5.2.6 Remarks
5.3 The Transfer Function for Typical Links
5.3.1 Proportion Link
5.3.2 Integral Link
5.3.3 Inertial Link
5.3.4 Differential Link
5.3.5 Oscillation Link
5.4 Function Block Diagrams
5.4.1 Introduction
5.4.2 Summing Point and Tie Point
5.4.3 Terminologies
5.4.4 Simplification of the Function Block Diagram
5.5 Plot the Function Block Diagrams
5.6 Signal Flow Diagrams
5.6.1 Introduction to Signal Flow Diagrams
5.6.2 Draw the Signal Flow Diagram
5.6.3 Mason's Gain Formula
5.7 Drill Problems
Chapter 6 Time Response Analysis of Control Systems
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Time Response from Transfer Function
6.2.1 Response of First-Order System
6.2.2 Response of Second-Order System
6.2.3 Approximate Analysis of High-Order System
6.3 Performance Specifications in Time Domain
6.3.1 Performance Specifications of First-Order System
6.3.2 Performance Specifications of Second-Order System
6.4 Drill Problems
Chapter 7 Frequency Response Analysis of Control Systems
7.1 Concepts
7.2 Graphical Descriptions: Nyquist Diagram and Bode Diagram
7.2.1 Simple Rules for Plotting Nyquist Diagram
7.2.2 The Nyquist Diagrams for Typical Links
7.2.3 Simple Rules for Plotting Bode Diagrams
7.2.4 The Bode Diagrams for Typical Links
7.3 The Open Loop Bode Diagram of Control System
7.4 Minimum Phase Systems
7.5 Nyquist Stability Criterion
7.5.1 The Explanation for Nyquist Stability Criterion
7.5.2 Some Tips for Nyquist Stability Criterion
7.5.3 Nyquist Stability Criterion for Minimum Phase System
7.5.4 Stability Margin
7.6 Drill Problems
Chapter 8 Stability Analysis of Control Systems
8.1 Stability
8.2 Conditions for the System Stability
8.3 Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.3.1 The Preconditions for Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.3.2 Full Condition for Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.3.3 Special Cases for Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion
8.4 Drill Problems
Chapter 9 Error Analysis and Calculation of Control Systems
9.1 Terminologies
9.1.1 Deviation
9.1.2 Steady-State Deviation
9.1.3 Desired Output Value
9.1.4 Error
9.1.5 Steady-State Error
9.2 Static Error Coefficients
9.2.1 Two Impact Factors of the Steady-State Error
9.2.2 The Static Error Coefficients and the Steady-State Error
9.3 Steady-State Error Calculation
9.3.1 Steady-State Deviation Calculation
9.3.2 Steady-State Error Calculation
9.4 Methods for Reducing Steady-State Error
9.4.1 Increase Open Loop Gain
9.4.2 Increasing System Types
9.4.3 Feed Forward Control
9.4.4 Compound Control
9.5 Drill Problems
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