Theory: Mathematical modelling of electromechanical and electrohydraulic actuation systems, con- trol system specifications and compensator design approaches – Basics of instrumentation systems and transducers, classification of transducers and static characteristics, instrumentation amplifiers and filtering circuits.

Experiments: Familiarization with MATLAB and SIMULINK – Linear system modelling, simulation, analysis and compensator design for different types of actuation systems – Nonlinear system modelling, simulation, and performance assessment – Static characterization of resistive, inductive, and capacitive transducers

Lab Manual

Course Outcomes (COs):

CO1: Basic understanding for analysing LTI systems using MATLAB and SIMULINK.

CO2: Experience in writing numerical integration programs in MATLAB for closed loop control systems using electromechanical actuators.

CO3: Ability to perform mathematical modelling and simulation of practical nonlinearities such as stiction, coulomb friction, current loop with power amplifier saturation, nonlinear flow gain char- acteristics of hydraulic servo valves etc.

CO4: Experience in mathematical modelling, analysis, and compensator design of electromechan- ical actuation systems used in launch vehicles.

CO5: Experience in mathematical modelling and analysis of electrohydraulic actuation systems used in launch vehicles.

CO6: Experience in coding frequency response program for nonlinear dynamical systems in MAT- LAB.

CO7: Familiarity with the sensor hardware characterization experiments.