First Order Dynamics in Process Control

An overview on the identification and behavior of first order dynamics in process control.

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Control Bootcamp: Benefits of Feedback on Cruise Control Example

Here we investigate the benefits of feedback for systems with uncertain dynamics and disturbances, as illustrated on a cruise control example.

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Numerically Linearizing a Dynamic System

In this video we show how to linearize a dynamic system using numerical techniques. In other words, the linearization process does not require an analytical...

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Introduction to Deep Learning by Andrew NG [COMPLETE]

Andrew Ng's course on deep learning and neural networks.

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A Nonlinear, 6 DOF Dynamic Model of an Aircraft: the Research Civil Aircraft...

In this video we develop a dynamic model of an aircraft by describing forces and moments generated by aerodynamic, propulsion, and gravity that act on the ai...

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Peter Ponders PID - LQR Optimizing Two Outputs

To make this LQR video different I use LQR to control two output and find the best 'compromise' between controlling the level and temperature in a mixing tan... See More

Control Bootcamp: Linear Quadratic Gaussian (LQG)

This lecture combines the optimal full-state feedback (e.g., LQR) with the optimal full-state estimator (e.g., LQE or Kalman Filter) to obtain the sensor-based linear quadratic Gaussian (LQG...

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Practical Implementation Issues with a Full State Feedback Controller

In this video we investigate practical implementation issues that may arise when attempting to use a full state feedback controller on a real system. We ill...

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Peter Ponders PID - Controlling a non-integrating single pole system. Part 3...

Part 3 uses PI control which is the only practical means of control a non-integrating single pole system.http://deltamotion.comhttp://forum.deltamotion.com

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Machine Learning Control: Genetic Algorithms

This lecture provides an overview of genetic algorithms, which can be used to tune the parameters of a control law.

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Time domain - tutorial 7: system properties

In this video, we cover system properties. The concept of memoryless, causal, stable, invertible, time-invariant and linear systems is intuitively explained...

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Understanding Model Predictive Control, Part 4: Adaptive, Gain-Scheduled and...

This video explains the type of MPC controller you can use based on your plant model, constraints, and cost function. An optimization problem with these properties is a convex one, and you...

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Time domain - tutorial 10: interconnection of LTI systems

In this video, we learn how to connect LTI systems to make a bigger system. The learning objectives are to:1) get familiar with parallel and series intercon...

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Posicast Control 5 - (In English)

In this video Posicast in closed-loop is illustrated using a gantry-crane system simulations.

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Simple Examples of PID Control

In this video I continue the topic of PID control. We walk through a simple control system and visualize how each of the three paths, P, I, and D, all address specific problems that arise...

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Euler (Gimbal Lock) Explained

In this video we explore Euler Rotations, the most common method for orienting objects in 3d. It's by-product "gimbal lock" can cause headaches for animators because the animated motion can...

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Overview of Dempster-Shafer Theory (Evidence Theory)

This is an overview of Dempster-Shafer Theory (Evidence Theory) that provides an introduction, definition, basic information about combination rules, some issues with the theory, and the...

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Finding Transfer Functions from Response Graphs

Given a system response to a unit step change, in this video I'll cover how we can derive the transfer function so we can predict how our system will respond...

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Controllability [Control Bootcamp]

This lecture explores when a linear system is controllable. We begin with the simple test in terms of the rank of the controllability matrix on a few intuitive examples.

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Routh-Hurwitz Criterion, Special Cases

This video presents two special cases that you can encounter when filling out the Routh Array. The first case is when there is a zero in a row with at least one non-zero element following...

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Second Order Dynamics Example

How will a second order process respond in the time domain when subjected to a unit step input? What other behaviors can we expect to see and why? Tune in to...

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Fuzzy Logic, Part 3: Design and Applications of a Fuzzy Logic Controller

This video walks you through the process of designing a fuzzy inference system that can balance a pole on a cart. You can design a fuzzy logic controller using just experience and intuition...

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Final Value Theorem and Steady State Error

This Final Value Theorem is a way we can determine what value the time domain function approaches at infinity but from the S-domain transfer function. This is very helpful when we're trying...

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Euler Angles and the Euler Rotation Sequence

In this video we discuss how Euler angles are used to define the relative orientation of one coordinate frame to another.Topics and Timestamps:0:00 – Introd...

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Designing a Lag Compensator with Root Locus

This video walks through a phase lag compensator example using the Root Locus method.

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