ME 4102 Syllabus

· Introduction: (Chapters 1 & 7)

- Modeling & solving dynamic systems

- Types of systems

- Transform solutions of linear models: Laplace Transform, transform functions

· Modeling of Physical Systems: (Chapters 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, 12)

- Translational mechanical systems (mass-spring-dampers)

- Rotational mechanical systems (moment of inertia, gears, levers)

- Electrical systems (circuits, operation amplifiers)

- Electromechanical systems (DC motors, microphones, accelerometers)

- Thermal systems (conduction)

- Fluid systems (tanks, valves, pipe flow)

· Analysis of Dynamic Systems: (Chapters 3, 4, 7, 8)

- Standard forms: state variable equations, Input-output equations, Matrix formulation

- Block diagrams: elements, Simulink & MATLAB

- Transfer function analysis

· Basics of Feedback Control: (Chapters13, 14, 15)

- Block diagram construction and reduction

- Time domain analysis

- Control system construction

- Root Locus

- Stability Criteria

- Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Control