ENME Undergraduate Course Description: ENME 462
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ENME 462-
Vibration, Controls, and Optimization II
Mechanical Engineering
Designation: Required
Course Description:
Continuation of ENME 361. Fundamentals of vibration, controls, and optimization. Analysis and design in time, Laplace and frequency domains. Mathematical descriptions of system response, system stability, control and optimization. Optimal design of mechanical systems.
Prerequisite(s): ENME 351 and ENME 361
Textbooks
- Control Systems Engineering, 4rd Ed. by N. S. Nise, Addison-Wesley
Course Objectives
In this course the student will develop and/or refine the following areas of knowledge:
- General engineering problem formulation, organization, solution, and solution optimization methodologies
- Mathematical descriptions of systems
- Analysis in time and frequency domains
- Control systems analysis and stability
- Transfer functions
- Block diagrams
- Feedback systems
- State-space analysis and controller design
- Linear algebra and linear differential equations
- MATLAB environment
Topics Covered
- Introduction
- Frequency Domain
- Laplace Transforms
- Transfer Functions
- Time Response from TFs
- System Modeling
- Block Diagrams
- Steady State Errors
- Time Response
- Stability Analysis
- Root Locus Method
- Gain Adjustment
- PID Compensation
- State-Space Representations
- Transfer Function/State-Space Conversions
- Laplace Transform Solutions of State-Space Equations
- Stability in State Space
- Frequency Domain Analysis
- Bode Plots
- Nyquist stability criterion
- Phase Margin & Gain Margin
- Compensator Design Using Bode Plots
Class/Laboratory Schedule
- Math and basic science 1.0 (units)
- Engineering topics: 2.0 (units)
- Does this course contain design experience? Yes
Contribution to professional component:
- Math and basic science 1.0 (units)
- Engineering topics: 2.0 (units)
- Does this course contain design experience? Yes
Relationship to program outcomes
ENME 462 contributes directly to the following specific Mechanical Engineering Program Outcomes of the ME Department:
- The ability to apply mathematics, science, and engineering knowledge to solve
mechanical engineering problems.
- The ability to use state-of-the-art engineering software, computers, and instrumentation as tools to solve engineering problems.
- The ability to use the product development process to design a product that meets customer needs and addresses contemporary social issues.
- The ability to engage in life-long learning and the ability to conduct research using external sources.
Prepared by:
Sami Ainane
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