CNS610S CONTROL SYSTEMS 215

TOPIC COVERAGE FOR EXAM 1

1. Introduction to control theory
1.1. Terminology and definitions
1.2. Classifications of controls
1.3. Classifications of control systems
1.4. Control models
1.5. Response characteristics and system configurations
1.6. Why do we need control systems?
1.7. Analysis and design of control systems
2. Frequency (s) domain modelling
2.1. Mathematical models of systems
2.1.1. Introduction: What is mathematical modelling?
2.1.2. Differential equations of physical systems
2.1.2.1. Electrical systems: RLC and Op-Amp circuits
2.1.2.2. Linear translational mechanical systems
2.1.2.3. Mechanical rotational systems
2.1.2.4. Mechanical rotational systems: mechanical coupling through the use of gears
2.1.2.5. Electromechanical systems: dc generator, servo/dc motor
2.1.2.6. A review of Laplace transforms
2.1.2.7. Electric circuit analogues
2.2. The transfer function of linear time-invariant systems
2.2.1. Definition of the transfer function
2.2.2. Transfer functions of first-order systems
2.2.3. Transfer functions of second-order systems
2.2.4. Transfer functions of higher-order systems
2.2.5. Transfer functions of differential equations and determining differential equations from transfer
functions
2.2.6. Transfer functions for systems with gears
2.2.7. Non-linearities and linear approximations of physical systems
2.2.8. Block diagrams
2.2.9. Signal-flow graphs
2.2.10. System response from the transfer function