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MECH442 DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS

Course Code:	3650442
METU Credit (Theoretical-Laboratory hours/week):	3(3-0)
ECTS Credit:	5.0
Department:	Mechanical Engineering
Language of Instruction:	English
Level of Study:	Undergraduate
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Offered Semester:	Fall or Spring Semesters.
Prerequisite:	Set 1: 3650304 Set 2: 3840383
One of the sets above should be completed before taking MECH442 DESIGN OF CONTROL SYSTEMS .

Course Content

Introduction and review of basic concepts in frequency response and root locus. Static error coefficients as regard to log-magnitude diagrams. Polar plots and Nyquist diagram. Nyquist stability criterion. Relative stability analysis. Closed-loop frequency response specifications. Constant M and N circles and Nichols charts. Design and compensation techniques.