"Block diagrams in the study of control systems are used to model and analyze the behavior of feedback control systems. They depict the relationships between input signals, control elements, feedback loops, and output signals, and are an essential skill to acquire, both in creating and interpreting. Written as a 2-semester course accompaniment for intermediate learners in Control System Engineering, this one-stop book combines the frequently used technologies of MATLAB, Word and Powerpoint to deliver thewidest set of programming options for students who want a choice. Whilst MATLAB is popular, it isn't accessible to all whereas MS Word is universally available; similarly, those needing to create block diagrams for Powerpoint presentations will find helpful tips on how to do this. Each chapter starts with an introduction followed by learning objectives. The block diagrams for each stage of reduction are drawn and annotated and there are activities and practice tasks."-- Provided by publisher.
Reference reviewing block diagram creation techniques, to be used with standard control systems engineering books on block diagram reductions stages
Written as a two-semester course accompaniment for intermediate learners in Control System Engineering, Block Diagram Implementation for Control Systems combines the frequently used technologies of MATLAB, Word, and PowerPoint for the creation of block diagrams to deliver guidance on the widest set of programming options.
Each chapter features learning objectives, and examples are followed by activities to help readers enhance their understanding of concepts. The book contains illustrated tables, annotated figures, and MATLAB script files with executions after each step. The book also features display screens (what you get on your screen), shown in chapters four and five as print screen photos with annotations, and includes review questions after selected chapters.
Written by a highly qualified author, Block Diagram Implementation for Control Systems discusses topics including:
- Creating a new M-file, writing a script, saving, executing, or running a file, detecting errors, and writing pseudocode in MATLAB
- Creating a block diagram using the canvas or blank page methods and following either the manual or the options alignment methods in MS Word.
- Organizing slides and creating expressions to turn to another slide in MS PowerPoint
- Understanding signal flow graphs, covering terminology, algebra, Mason's gain formula, and examples
Block Diagram Implementation for Control Systems is an essential learning resource for under graduate courses on Control Systems and System Modeling and Simulation.