This document provides an introduction to control systems and modeling of engineering systems. It discusses the following:
- Modeling involves determining the mathematical representation of a system to study existing system performance, design new systems, and design required system controls.
- Engineering systems include mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, communication, information technology, chemical, and transportation systems.
- When modeling an engineering system, key questions are asked about the system's inputs, outputs, main input and output, function, unwanted outputs, and subsystems.
- An example of modeling an electric water pump is provided, showing its electromechanical components and how it converts a low pressure water input to a high pressure water output along with heat and noise outputs