An Introduction to the Theory of Control in Mechanical Engineering

acceleration amplidyne amplifier amplitude applied asymptotes attenuation automatic control Chapter characteristic equation circuit complex numbers constant contours control systems control theory damping ratio derivative determine diagram differential differential analyser displacement disturbance dynamic magnification Engrs example exponential delay feed-back feed-forward finite delay first-order control friction gear governing equation graph harmonic response locus hydraulic increase inertia input Inst integral K₁ Laplace transform linear load loop magnitude maximum Mech mechanical metadyne method misalinement Mmax motion motor natural frequency non-linear Nyquist operator oscillation output torque overall overshoot phase advance phase lag piston plotted position control potentiometer pressure process control proportional proportional control pump relay rotation rotor servo servo-system servomechanisms shaft shown in fig signal simple solution speed stability steady-state supply T₁ T₂ tank temperature theory transfer function transient response valve variable velocity error voltage w₁ Y-plane Y(iw zero