Nonlinear Control Systems Simulation Using Spreadsheets

dc.creator	El Hajj, A.
dc.creator	Karaki, S.
dc.creator	Kabalan, K.
dc.date	2004-02-01T00:00:00Z
dc.date.accessioned	2015-07-20T22:13:45Z
dc.date.available	2015-07-20T22:13:45Z
dc.identifier	1448-6156
dc.identifier	https://doaj.org/article/d45a18b3381f4326b7ff484ba7b71a7e
dc.identifier.uri	http://evidence.thinkportal.org/handle/123456789/16286
dc.description	In this paper, a method for simulating nonlinear control systems using spreadsheets is presented. Various nonlinear blocks are simulated using graphics and cell formulas, and are generated by clicking on specially developed toolbar buttons. These blocks can be connected to one another using a simple and intuitive procedure again based on graphics and toolbar buttons. A complete nonlinear system can thus be created by generating and connecting its constituting basic blocks, using the simple graphics interface provided. The corresponding data may then be entered in the familiar manner as illustrated, and finally the system can be simulated literally at the click of a button. Such a system can be analyzed by calculating its time response to any input signal or by using other methods such as phase-plane trajectories. The simulation is characterized by its availability, flexibility, and simplicity. The paper provides several examples to illustrate the simulation capabilities available. The first example considers a servo with a dead-zone and a saturation amplifier, the second illustrates the steps required to obtain a phase-plane trajectory, and the third example considers a nonlinear system having a PI controller and nonlinearity consisting of soft saturation. The final example illustrates a relay-controlled servo system.
dc.language	English
dc.publisher	Faculty of Information Technology, Bond University, Australi
dc.relation	http://www.sie.bond.edu.au/articles/1.2/ElHajj.pdf
dc.relation	https://doaj.org/toc/1448-6156
dc.source	Spreadsheets in Education, Vol 1, Iss 2, Pp 67-84 (2004)
dc.subject	Spreadsheets
dc.subject	nonlinear systems
dc.subject	control
dc.subject	circuits
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.subject	DOAJ:Education
dc.subject	DOAJ:Social Sciences
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
dc.subject	L
dc.subject	Theory and practice of education
dc.subject	LB5-3640
dc.subject	Education
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dc.title	Nonlinear Control Systems Simulation Using Spreadsheets
dc.type	article