[23MTRN08I] Modelling and Simulation

Mechatronics & Robotics Eng., Y3 - S1, 2023-24

Tut 05– Mathematical Modelling

1- Derive the relationship between the height h and the inlet volume folw rate
qi time for the liquid level system shown in Figure below.

2- A hot object, having capacitance C and temperature T, cools in a large room

at temperature Tr. If the thermal system has a resistance R,:
i. Derive the governing equation describing how the temperature of the hot
object changes with time and give an electrical analogue of the system,
ii. Specify the initial conditions required for the solution of this system.
3- A thermal system involving two compartments, with one containing a heater
is shown in the below figure. At the start of the analysis, the temperature of
the compartment containing the heater is T1, the temperature of the other
compartment T2 and the temperature surrounding the compartments T3.
Assuming all the walls of the containers have the same resistance and
negligible capacitance. The two containers have the same capacitance C.
i. Develop equations describing how the temperatures T1 and T2 will vary
with time.
ii. Define the initial conditions and the boundary conditions required for the
solution of this system.

4- Derive the differential equation relating the pressure input p to a diaphragm

actuator to the displacement x of the stem.