Control Systems

Open loop and closed loop control systems, Feedforward control, Cascade control, Ratio control,  Control system design, Digital control systems, Industrial controllers, Laplace Transforms & Transfer functions, Control system stability, Digital control algorithms, Frequency response analysis of control systems, etc.

How Cascade Control System Enhances Dynamic Response to Load Changes

The major limitation of a conventional feedback control system is that the correction for disturbances does not start until the…

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What is Optimal Control?

Optimal control is whereby the requirements are formulated as either the minimization of a cost index or the maximization of…

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Phase Locked Loop High Precision Motor Speed Control System

AC generators can be utilized in high precision control systems. The AC generator rotor is rotated by the rotating shaft…

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Safety Function in a Machine Control System

A safety function is executed by the safety-related parts of the machine control system to achieve or maintain the equipment…

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What is Safety Related Control System (SRCS)?

This is part of the control system of a machine that prevents a hazardous condition from occurring. It can be…

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Basic Features of Cascade Control

A cascade control system typically consists of a primary or master controller that generates a control function that serves as…

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The Goals of Robust Control Techniques

Robust control is normally used to handle systems with uncertainties & disturbances and with high performances. The objective of robust…

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Key Causes of Uncertainty in Control Systems

One of the objectives of a control system is to achieve good plant performance in the face of uncertainty. The…

12 months ago

Centralised vs. Decentralised Control Systems

Centralised control is usually carried out via computer software, having as inputs all the available sensors and producing signals for…

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Adaptive Control System

Adaptive control system adjusts to changes and modifies its parameters to fit the prevailing circumstances. The adaptive control system is…

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