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A hands-on approach to teaching system identification using first order plus dead time (FOPDT) modelling of step response data

Burn, Kevin and Cox, Chris (2018) A hands-on approach to teaching system identification using first order plus dead time (FOPDT) modelling of step response data. International Journal of Electrical Engineering and Education. ISSN 0020-7209

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Abstract

This paper describes three step response-based system identification methods of increasing complexity, together with a range of exercises that will enhance student understanding of this area in an engaging and practical way. For illustration purposes and practicality, it is assumed that the model to be identified is of the first order plus dead time (FOPDT) type. The first method uses a popular graphical technique, which is easy to understand and apply, but inaccurate when the response data is not ideal. The second uses the Nelder-Mead simplex method, which is a more powerful technique and has the added benefit of introducing undergraduate students to the concepts of numerical optimisation. The third uses an integral equation (IE) algorithm. The latter two methods, which can be readily extended to other model structures and input types, are also demonstrated using experimental data obtained from a tank level control system.

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Uncontrolled Keywords: Control systems education, system identification, first order plus dead time (FOPDT), parameter estimation; step response
Depositing User: Kevin Burn

Identifiers

Item ID: 10128
Identification Number: https://doi.org/10.1177/0020720918813825
ISSN: 0020-7209
URI: http://sure.sunderland.ac.uk/id/eprint/10128
Official URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0020...

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ORCID for Kevin Burn: ORCID iD orcid.org/0000-0002-3571-8448

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Date Deposited: 20 Nov 2018 16:11
Last Modified: 18 Dec 2019 16:07

Contributors

Author: Kevin Burn ORCID iD
Author: Chris Cox

University Divisions

Faculty of Technology
Faculty of Technology > School of Engineering

Subjects

Engineering > Electrical Engineering
Engineering > Mathematics (Engineering)
Engineering

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