EE123 Control Systems Report Assignment: Modelling & PID of Mass-Spring-Damper (MSD)

The abstract is a short summary (100-200 words) of the key findings of your project. The abstract should explain to the reader why your report is important.

The introduction chapter should introduce the project to the reader. Briefly explain the objectives and scope of your project.

This chapter should explain why the MSD is important in mechanical engineering. Give examples with diagrams/images and cite your sources. All figures should be numbered and captioned. Figure 1 shows an example.

This chapter should cover the modelling of your MSD plant. It should include a diagram of the physical plant, a free body diagram, a derivation of the differential equation model and a derivation of the Laplace transfer function model. Use the Equation Editor for all equations. Equations should be centred and numbered as follows (copy/paste the below line and edit the equation as needed):

You should describe your plant using system dynamic terms e.g. steady-state gain, order, damping.

3.1 Differential equation model

Derive the differential equation model using text/figures/equations.

3.2 Laplace transfer function model

Derive the Laplace transfer function model using text/figures/equations/citations.

This chapter should explain the purpose of a control system and how we measure the performance of a control system.

4.1 Purpose of control

Explain the purpose of a control system using text/figures/equations.

4.2 Step response

Explain what a step response, and how we measure the transient and steady-state response using text/figures/equations.

4.3 Open-loop and closed-loop control

Explain open-loop and closed-loop control using text/figures/equations.

4.4 PID control

Explain PID control using text/figures/equations.

4.5 Zeigler-Nichols PID tuning

Explain the Zeigler-Nichols closed-loop (i.e. ultimate cycle) tuning method using text/figures/equations.

This chapter should use graphs and tables to present and discuss your results.

5.1 Simulink model

Describe your Simulink model using text/figures/equations.

5.2 Lab 4 results

Use graphs and tables to present and discuss your lab 4 results. Each result should be discussed.

5.3 PID tuning experiment

Describe your Zeigler-Nichols tuning experiment using text/figures/equations.

5.4 Simulink autotuning PID

Briefly describe your autotuning experiments using figures/text.

5.5 Tuned PID results

Use graphs and tables to present and discuss your tuned PID results (Zeigler-Nichols and autotuned). Each result should be discussed.

5.6 Additional results

Include additional results here. Each result should be discussed.

List your main conclusions.

Below is an example of a list of references. You should update this list with your own references. Each references should be cited at least once. Please watch this seven minute video to learn how to reference and cite: Referencing and citation for beginners