Introduction to

Automatic Control
Systems
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Degang Chen, 2134 Coover Hall
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 Catalog Description
E E 475. Automatic Control Systems.
(3-0) Cr. 3. F.Prereq: 324. Stability and
performance analysis of automatic control
systems. The state space, root locus, and
frequency response methods for control
systems design. PID control and lead-lag
compensation. Computer tools for control
system analysis and design. Nonmajor
graduate credit.
 Prerequisite by topics
Knowledge and proficiency in Matlab
Concept and solution of linear ordinary
differential equations
Laplace transform and its applications
Poles, zeros, transfer functions, frequency
response, Bode plots
Vectors and matrices
Complex numbers
 OBJECTIVES
On completion of EE 475, the student will be able to do the following either by hand
or with the help of computation tools such as Matlab:
Define the basic terminologies used in controls systems
Explain advantages and drawbacks of open-loop and closed loop control systems
Obtain models of simple dynamic systems in ordinary differential equation, transfer function,
state space, or block diagram form
Obtain overall transfer function of a system using either block diagram algebra, or signal flow
graphs, or Matlab tools.
Compute and present in graphical form the output response of control systems to typical test
input signals
Explain the relationship between system output response and transfer function
characteristics or pole/zero locations
Determine the stability of a closed-loop control systems using the Routh-Hurwitz criteria
Analyze the closed loop stability and performance of control systems based on open-loop
transfer functions using the Root Locus technique
Design PID or lead-lag compensator to improve the closed loop system stability and
performance using the Root Locus technique
Analyze the closed loop stability and performance of control systems based on open-loop
transfer functions using the frequency response techniques
Design PID or lead-lag compensator to improve the closed loop system stability and
performance using the frequency response techniques
 Topics Covered
Review of signal systems concepts and techniques as applied to
control system
Block diagrams and signal flow graphs
Modeling of control systems using ode, block diagrams, and transfer
functions
Modeling and analysis of control systems using state space
methods
Analysis of dynamic response of control systems, including transient
response, steady state response, and tracking performance.
Closed-loop stability analysis using the Routh-Hurwitz criteria
Stability and performance analysis using the Root Locus techniques
Control system design using the Root Locus techniques
Stability and performance analysis using the frequency response
techniques
Control system design using the frequency response techniques
If there is time, Control system design using the state space
techniques
 Textbook
Automatic Control Systems, Golnaraghi
and Kuo, ninth edition, Wiley, 2009

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 Other References
Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems (6th Edition) by
Gene Franklin, J.D. Powell, and Abbas Emami-Naeini
(Hardcover - Oct 11, 2009) Buy new: $150.00 $120.00
Modern Control Engineering (5th Edition) by Katsuhiko
Ogata (Paperback - Aug 30, 2009) Buy new: $150.00
$135.00
 Other References
Modern Control Systems (11th Edition) (Pie) by Richard
C. Dorf and Robert H. Bishop (Hardcover - Aug 10,
2007) Buy new: $159.00 $115.32 65 Used & new from
$104.97
Control Systems Engineering, Just Ask! Package by
Norman S. Nise (Hardcover - Jun 21, 2004) Buy
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 Other References
Modern Control Theory (3rd Edition) by William L.
Brogan (Paperback - Oct 11, 1990) Buy new: $150.00
$133.34 22 Used & new from $120.41

Feedback Control Systems (4th Edition) by Charles L.

Phillips and Royce D. Harbor (Hardcover - Aug 19, 1999)
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 Control System Terminology
Input - Excitation applied to a control
system from an external source.
Output - The response obtained from a
system
Feedback - The output of a system that is
returned to modify the input.
Error - The difference between the
reference input and the output.
Negative Feedback Control System

+
+ + CONTROLLED
CONTROLLER DEVICE
-

FEEDBACK
ELEMENT
 Types of Control Systems
Open-Loop
Simple control system which performs its
function with-out concerns for initial conditions
or external inputs.
Must be closely monitored.
Closed-Loop (feedback)
Uses the output of the process to modify the
process to produce the desired result.
Continually adjusts the process.
 Advantages of a Closed-Loop
Feedback System
Increased Accuracy
Increased ability to reproduce output with varied
input.
Reduced Sensitivity to Disturbance
By self correcting it minimizes effects of system
changes.
Smoothing and Filtering
System induced noise and distortion are reduced.
Increased Bandwidth
Produces sat. response to increased range of input
changes.
Major Types of Feedback Used
Position Feedback
Used when the output is a linear distance or
angular measurement.
Rate & Acceleration Feedback
Feeds back rate of motion or rate of change
of motion (acceleration)
Motion smoothing
Uses a electrical/mechanical device call an
accelerometer
 Fire Control Problem

Present Future
Position Position

Ships Bearing
Heading Change Range Change
 Fire Control Problem
Input
Target data
Own ship data
Computations
Relative motion procedure
Exterior ballistics procedure
 Fire Control Problem
Solutions
Weapons time of flight
Bearing rate
Line of Sight(LOS): The line between the target and the
firing platform
Speed across LOS
Future target position
Launch angles
Launch azimuth
Launch elevation
Weapon positioning orders
The above determines weapon trajectory: The line the weapon
must travel on to intercept the target.
The Iterative Process to the
Fire Control Solution

Step 1
Step 2

Step 3 Last Step

A 3-Dimensional Problem

Line of Sight

Target
Elevation
Gun
Elevation
Horizontal Reference Plane
 Solving the Fire Control Problem

Continuously Measure Stabilize Measured Compute Relative

Present Target Position Quantities Target Velocity

Environmental Inputs
Weapons Positioning orders
Ballistic
Calculations
Unstabilized Future Time of
Launch Launch Angles Target Flight
Angles (Stabilized)
Position Relative
Motion
Calculations

Prediction Procedure
Idle-speed control system.
Figure 1-5 (p. 5)
Solar collector field.
Conceptual method of efficient water
extraction using solar power.
Important components of the sun-tracking
control system.
Antenna azimuth position control system:
a. system concept;
b. detailed layout;
c. schematic;
d. functional block diagram
a. Video laser disc
player;
(a)
b. objective lens
reading pits on a
laser disc;
(b)
c. optical path for
playback showing
tracking mirror rotated by
a control system to keep
the laser beam
positioned on the pits. (c)

Pioneer Electronics, Inc.

Computer hard
disk drive,
showing disks
and read/write
head

Courtesy of Quantum Corp.

 High gain; fast but oscillating
Response of a
position control
system showing
effect of high
and low
controller gain
on the output
response
Control goal; fast reaction, lower
overshoot, less settling time
The control system design process
Aircraft attitude defined
Winder

J. Ayers, 1988.
Control of a nuclear reactor
Grinder system

1997, ASME.
High-speed proportional
solenoid valve

1996, ASME.
High-speed rail system showing
pantograph and catenary

1997, ASME.