Control Systems: Theory & Applications (s)

This book contains a comprehensive coverage of the subject ranging from conventional control to modern control including non-linear control, digital control systems and applications of fuzzy logic. Emphasis has been laid on the pedagogical aspects of the subject.

Features

Frequency domain design methods using Root Locus Technique, Bode/Polar/Nyquist Plot
Detailed chapter on Digital Control
Computer aided learning environment – thoroughly tested MATLAB programs with output
Appendix on Fuzzy Logic and MATLAB fundamentals
242 solved numerical problems
250 multiple-choice questions
373 practice problems with answers

Contents

Fundamentals of control systems
Revision of Laplace transform and matrix algebra
Transfer function
Control system components
Mathematical modelling of physical systems
Block diagrams
Signal-flow graphs
Time domain analysis of control systems
Feedback characteristics of control systems
Stability
Root locus method
Frequency domain analysis
Bode plot
Polar plot
Nyquist plot
Compensators
State variable approach
Digital control systems
Non-linear control systems
Appendix 1: Fuzzy logic
Appendix 2: MATLAB 6.1