Synopses & Reviews
Control Engineering provides a basic yet comprehensive introduction to the subject of control engineering for both mechanical and electrical engineering students. It is well written, easy to follow and contains many examples to reinforce understanding of the theory.
This second edition has undergone a substantial revision in order to appeal to both branches of engineering but still serves as a basic introduction that does not venture into unnecessary depth, and does not assume too much of the reader.
Key Features
x comprehensive introduction which starts at a low level
x includes three new chapters on control system hardware, discrete time systems and microprocessor based control
x chapter on z-transform has been rewritten
x includes more practical applications, including section on use of MATLAB
x supported by more case studies
x section on digital control made much stronger
x improved index
x essential reading for all HNC/HND students undertaking any study of control engineering. It is also suitable for any degree course where an introduction to control system analysis is required.
Synopsis
A comprehensive introduction to control system analysis for mechanical and electrical engineers. Praised for its clarity of writing, the new edition has been totally revamped with an eye toward practical application, and includes a section on the use of MATLAB, and more case studies. Control Engineering contains three new chapters -- on control system hardware, discrete time systems, and microprocessor based control -- and the chapter on z-transform has been rewritten.
Table of Contents
Preface 1. Control systems
2. System models
3. System response
4. Laplace transforms
5. Dynamic system models
6. Block diagram models
7. Steady-state error
8. Poles, zeros and stability
9. Root locus analysis
10. Controllers
11. Frequency response
12. Control system hardware
13. Control of discrete process
14. Microprocessor based control
15. Z-transform