System Dynamics

Maynooth University

Course Description

  • Course Name

    System Dynamics

  • Host University

    Maynooth University

  • Location

    Dublin, Ireland

  • Area of Study

    Electrical Engineering

  • Language Level

    Taught In English

  • Prerequisites

    Electronic Engineering Fundamentals EE101 Engineering Mathematics EE106 Engineering Mathematics 2 EE112 Differential Equations & Transform Methods EE206

  • Course Level Recommendations

    Upper

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    Hours & Credits

  • ECTS Credits

    5
  • Recommended U.S. Semester Credits
    2
  • Recommended U.S. Quarter Units
    3
  • Overview

    • To analyse a range of both continuous and discrete time systems. 
    • To introduce the concept of state-space.
    • To introduce frequency-domain system analysis.
    • To further the use of Matlab and Simulink in laboratories 

    Outcomes:

    On successful completion of the module, students should be able to:

     Develop mathematical models for a range of dynamical systems.

     Change between different mathematical model representations (differential equation, state-space and transfer function).

     Linearise a nonlinear system about an operating point.

     Calculate responses of simple dynamical systems.

     Analyse simple systems using Bode plots.

     Use Matlab and Simulink to simulate and analyse a range of systems. 

    Syllabus.

    · Brief revision - dynamic and static systems, categorizing systems, transfer functions, block algebra

    · Mathematical modelling of systems - Continuous-time and discrete-time modelling (Differential and difference equation models; transfer function models)

    · State-space representation including relationship between state-space and transfer function forms

    · Linearisation

    · Solution to linear differential and difference state-space equations (using state transformation)

    · Stability

    · Frequency domain analysis

    - Nyquist diagram

    - Bode plots

     

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