Chapter 1 - General Introduction
Chapter 1 - General Introduction
General Introduction
Process to be controlled
Closed-Loop
Control Systems:
utilizes feedback to
compare the actual
output with the
desired output
response.
Water-level contr +
Gear
assembl y f l oat
Wat er pool
mot or -
M
ampl i f i er Figure
1.1
resistance comparator Actuator Actual
Desired
water level
water level Water
amplifier Motor Gearing Valve
Input Error container
Output
controller Process
Float
Feedback
signal measurement
(Sensor)
Examples of Control Systems
Examples of Control Systems
Examples of Control Systems