This unit covers the nature and behaviour of simple components, processes and subsystems relevant to engineering control. Mechanical, electrical, fluid pressure devices and complete elementary control systems are included. Orientation is to predicting, examining and assessing system performance via formation of mathematical models and solution of models. Laboratory experiments and hands-on instruction in the digital simulation package Matlab to solve models. A unified approach to mathematical modelling via the concepts of resistance, capacitance and inertia/inductance is emphasised. Students learn to perform system modelling, develop solution, assess a system response and analyse systems. -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Chao Chen (Clayton); Dr Wang Xin (Sunway)
Prerequisites: (ENG2091 and MEC2407 and MEC2401) or (MEC2401 and MTH2021 or MEC2401 and MTH2032)
