Fall 2023 Trine Course Catalog

MAE 4023 System Dynamics & Controls

Analysis of dynamic systems using free body diagrams, equation of motion, differential equations, and transfer functions. Introduction to Laplace transforms and solving for time history of dynamic systems. Experimental verification of analytical solutions. Analysis of hydraulic, thermal, and electrical systems. Analysis of first, second, and higher order systems, and analysis of effect of proportional, integral and derivative controls. Experimental verification of PID control analysis, time permitting. Prerequisites: ES 223, MA 233

Credits

3

Lab Hours

2

Lecture Hours

2

Prerequisite

ES 223, MA 233