This document provides an overview of linear control engineering concepts including:
- Modeling of electrical and mechanical systems using differential equations and transfer functions. Mathematical models allow analysis of system behavior.
- Characteristics and examples of open-loop and closed-loop control systems. Closed-loop systems use feedback to reduce errors and improve accuracy.
- Block diagram representation and reduction techniques to simplify analysis of multi-component systems. Signal flow graphs provide an alternative representation using Mason's gain formula.
- Modeling of basic mechanical translational and rotational systems using mass, spring, damper elements and developing corresponding differential equations.