KON 214 - System Modeling and Simulation

Course Objectives

1. To train students to model and simulate of dynamical system.
2. To teach students to develop accurate mathematical models for mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, fluid, thermal and mixed systems and make linearization of nonlinear systems.
3. To teach students to solve response of dynamical systems analytically and numerically.
4. To provide experience in using software packages to solve control engineering problems.
5. To provide practice for developing critical thinking skills and solving open ended problems.

Course Description

Introduction to system modeling and simulation. Laplace transformations. Mathematical models. Modeling of mechanical systems. Modeling of Electrical systems. Modeling of electromechanical systems. Modeling of fluid systems. Modeling of thermal systems. Modeling of complex systems. Nonlinear systems and linearization. Analytical solutions of input-output equations. Numerical solutions of input-output equations.