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Common Non Linearity 1

The document discusses a system definition and problem statement for analyzing nonlinear systems using describing functions. It states that many systems exhibit nonlinear phenomena that can be characterized solely by their static characteristics, neglecting dynamics. It provides examples of nonlinearities including saturated actuators, relay control, gear backlash, hysteresis in magnetic materials, and dead zones in electromechanical systems. These are represented by static input-output relationships involving thresholds, saturation limits, and hysteresis loops.

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Common Non Linearity 1

The document discusses a system definition and problem statement for analyzing nonlinear systems using describing functions. It states that many systems exhibit nonlinear phenomena that can be characterized solely by their static characteristics, neglecting dynamics. It provides examples of nonlinearities including saturated actuators, relay control, gear backlash, hysteresis in magnetic materials, and dead zones in electromechanical systems. These are represented by static input-output relationships involving thresholds, saturation limits, and hysteresis loops.

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System definition and problem statement

d(t) Plant

r(t) + e(t) u(t) m(t) + y(t)


_ C A P
+
controller actuator process

z(t) ym(t) +
F T
+ trasmitter
filter
n(t)
Controller

r: reference variable ym: measure of the output


e: error signal z: feedback signal
u: control variable d: disturbance
m: manipulated input n: measurement noise
y: controlled variable

Describing Function analysis of nonlinear systems – Prof Elio USAI – March 2008
System definition and problem statement

In many cases the system presents a nonlinear phenomenon which is fully


characterised by its static characteristics, i.e., its dynamics can be neglected

m
Saturated actuators +M

Relay control

Gears backlash u

Hysteresis in magnetic
materials
-M
Dead zone in electro-
mechanical systems

Describing Function analysis of nonlinear systems – Prof Elio USAI – March 2008
System definition and problem statement

In many cases the system presents a nonlinear phenomenon which is fully


characterised by its static characteristics, i.e., its dynamics can be neglected

e
+U
Saturated actuators

Relay control
-E
Gears backlash e
+E
Hysteresis in magnetic
materials

Dead zone in electro- -U


mechanical systems

Describing Function analysis of nonlinear systems – Prof Elio USAI – March 2008
System definition and problem statement

In many cases the system presents a nonlinear phenomenon which is fully


characterised by its static characteristics, i.e., its dynamics can be neglected

m (driven gear)

Saturated actuators

Relay control
-U u (driving gear)
Gears backlash
+U
Hysteresis in magnetic
materials

Dead zone in electro-


mechanical systems

Describing Function analysis of nonlinear systems – Prof Elio USAI – March 2008
System definition and problem statement

In many cases the system presents a nonlinear phenomenon which is fully


characterised by its static characteristics, i.e., its dynamics can be neglected

m
Saturated actuators

Relay control +M0

Gears backlash u

Hysteresis in magnetic -M0


materials

Dead zone in electro-


mechanical systems

Describing Function analysis of nonlinear systems – Prof Elio USAI – March 2008
System definition and problem statement

In many cases the system presents a nonlinear phenomenon which is fully


characterised by its static characteristics, i.e., its dynamics can be neglected

Saturated actuators

Relay control
-U u
Gears backlash
+U
Hysteresis in magnetic
materials

Dead zone in electro-


mechanical systems

Describing Function analysis of nonlinear systems – Prof Elio USAI – March 2008

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