Modeling and Control of Dynamic Systems

First Edition
Author: Narciso F. Macia; George J. Thaler
ISBN #: 1401847609
©2005   Publish Date: 12/16/2004
Binding: PB
Pages: 608
Publisher: Cengage Learning

Price: $199.95

Product Benefits:

• Full of practical, everyday applications that students frequently encounter to teach dynamic system principles
• Numerous worked-out examples present simplified mathematical methods to solving LaPlace Transforms and differential equations, providing an easier grasp of dynamic systems
• Chapter 11 on Programmable Logic Controllers explores many ways of implementing a control task to help readers recognize different approaches to actual job problems
• Modeling and computer simulations offer insight into dynamic systems
• "Idea Portfolio" feature allows students to experience how all the modeling, analysis and design tools come together

Table of Contents:

Introduction. Mathematical Background . Modeling of Dynamic Systems. Feedback Control. Stability and Dynamic Response. Time-domain Performance Characteristics. Root Locus Analysis. Frequency Response Analysis. Introduction to the State Space Method. Design. Implementing the Controls Scheme with Hardware: PLCs. Case Study: Closed-loop Position Control of a DC Solenoid. Appendix A

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