Feedback Control Systems as an Elective

Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on an undergraduate mechanical engineering major contemplating an elective course in Electrical Engineering (EE) focused on feedback control systems. The participant has a foundational understanding of control systems, including concepts such as op amps, PIDs, and Laplace Domain analysis. Feedback from experienced individuals indicates that the EE course will build on existing knowledge and provide valuable insights into both mechanical and electrical feedback methods, emphasizing the importance of stability analysis in practical applications.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of control systems principles
  • Familiarity with operational amplifiers (op amps)
  • Knowledge of PID controllers
  • Basic concepts of Laplace transforms
NEXT STEPS
  • Research stability analysis techniques in feedback control systems
  • Explore the differences between mechanical and electrical feedback methods
  • Study advanced topics in Electrical Engineering such as root locus and frequency response
  • Review practical applications of feedback control in engineering projects
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for undergraduate engineering students, particularly those in mechanical or electrical disciplines, as well as educators and professionals interested in feedback control systems and their applications in engineering.

LabGuy330
Messages
36
Reaction score
0
Hey everyone,

I am an undergraduate mechanical engineering major considering a EE feedback controls course as an upper division elective. I have taken ME Control Systems and am also the Lab Instructor for it this semester. I am familiar with signals, filters, sensors, controllers etc.

My questions is what to expect from a course like this? Since I don't have a very deep education in Electrical Engineering I don't want to get in over my head. My knowledge extends from op amps, transistors, diodes, integrators/differentiators, PIDs, transformers, Laplace Domain, root locus, and others.

Any feedback from someone who has taken a similar course would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
 
Engineering news on Phys.org
You will find much of the EE material analogous to what you know from your ME course, but it's good to learn both mechanical and electrical feedback methods and stability analysis. You will use both in your work, I believe. :smile:
 

Similar threads

What is the "observer" in PID control?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
4K
Where is the 'Origin' on a Bode Plot?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
3K
Linear control system controllability
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Getting Started With Control Systems
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
How to Implement Control for an Inverted Pendulum System?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
5K
Understanding Root Locus Method: Stability and Response of Control Systems
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
5K
How to model the behavior of a closed loop position system?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
Feedback control via ODE variable coefficients?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K
Why Do Some Hydroelectric Control Systems Use Both Speed and Power Feedback?
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
Why Is My Sestos PID Controller Display Flashing Error Messages?
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
5K