TY - BOOK AU - Bolton,W. ED - Ohio Library and Information Network TI - Control systems SN - 9780750654616 AV - TJ213 BOL PY - 2002/// CY - Oxford PB - Newnes KW - Automatic control N1 - Includes index; Includes index; Preface --; Control systems --; System models --; System response --; System parameters --; Frequency response --; Nyquist diagrams --; Controllers --; Appendices --; Answers --; Index; Preface vii Control systems Introduction 1 (1) Systems 2 (3) Control systems models 5 (4) Measurement elements 9 (7) Signal processing 16 (4) Correction elements 20 (6) Control systems 26 (11) Problems 35 (2) System models Introduction 37 (1) Gain 38 (2) Dynamic systems 40 (9) Differential equations 49 (3) Transfer function 52 (6) System transfer functions 58 (2) Sensitivity 60 (3) Block manipulation 63 (3) Multiple inputs 66 (5) Problems 68 (3) System response Introduction 71 (1) Inputs 71 (1) Determining outputs 72 (6) First order systems 78 (2) Second order systems 80 (5) Problems 83 (2) System parameters Introduction 85 (1) First order systems 85 (2) Second order systems 87 (7) Stability 94 (5) Problems 98 (1) Frequency response Introduction 99 (1) Phasors 99 (2) Sinusoidal inputs 101 (5) Bode plots 106 (10) System identification 116 (2) Stability 118 (2) Compensation 120 (6) Problems 124 (2) Nyquist diagrams Introduction 126 (1) The polar plot 126 (2) Stability 128 (3) Relative stability 131 (3) Problems 133 (1) Controllers Introduction 134 (1) On-off control 134 (5) PID control 139 (3) Terminology 142 (2) A process controller 144 (2) Controller mathematics 146 (2) Tuning 148 (2) Digital systems 150 (10) Problems 158 (2) Appendix A Differential equations 160 (7) Appendix B Laplace transform 167 (6) Answers 173 (5) Index 178; Available to OhioLINK libraries N2 - Working through this student-centred text readers will be brought up to speed with the modelling of control systems using Laplace, and given a solid grounding of the pivotal role of control systems across the spectrum of modern engineering. A clear, readable text is supported by numerous worked example and problems. * Key concepts and techniques introduced through applications * Introduces mathematical techniques without assuming prior knowledge * Written for the latest vocational and undergraduate courses UR - https://learning.oreilly.com/library/view/~/9780750654616/?ar ER -