Control Systems Analysis

1. Aim
The aim of this Coursework is to determine the transfer function of a first and a second order
system obtained from experimental data. Analysis on the effect of feedback on the systems will
be carried out.
2. Assessment Guidelines
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Please make sure that the work you submit is clear, comprehensive and well presented.
Presentation that is either untidy, or lacks mathematical precision, will be penalized. You
should be familiar with time response analysis. You will be required to demonstrate an
understanding of the theory of first and second order responses via the results and data that you
make. You will use a simulation package to produce time response graphs that will be the basis
for your assessment. Your graphs should be well presented (neat, clear and contain all
necessary information). It is very important to focus your effort on recording results,
interpreting and offering explanations, analysis and conclusions where appropriate. You need
to be familiar with how to determine the transfer function of a first and a second order system
for a given time response and the calculation of the closed-loop transfer function.