State Space (SS) Model

You will review here how to

• Model system using SS model
• Convert SS to TF

Advantages of SS model:
1. Systematic representation of higher order systems dynamics
2. Convenient tool for Multi Input Multi Output systems
3. Convert nth order system to n equations of first order

EENG 381 Dr. Ayman AL-KHAZRAJI 1

State Vector: Number of variables needed to describe the behavior of a given system
State-Space Equations: Describing of a dynamic system using three variables: input
variables, output variables, and state variables.

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Block Diagram of the Linear, Continuous Time Control System 3
 Example 1: For the Mass-Spring-Damper system. The external force u(t) is the input,
and the displacement y (t) of the mass is the output. Find state space model & draw
Signal-Flow Graph State Model
Solution:

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For the RLC system; u(t) is the input vo (t) is the output.
Find state space model & draw Signal-Flow Graph State Model.

Solution:

Get equations with d/dt

because
state variable has d/dt

x1(t)=vC(t)
x2(t)=iL(t)
x
𝑥= 1
x2

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Solution:
Get equations with d/dt because state variable has d/dt

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Convert from SS to TF

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Convert from SS to TF
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