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Dive into an 8-hour comprehensive video course on control systems, covering fundamental concepts and advanced topics. Begin with an introduction to control systems and explore system response characteristics, open and closed loop systems. Review Laplace Transform extensively through multiple parts, and understand Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) systems. Learn about transfer functions, solving numerous problems to reinforce understanding. Explore zeros and poles, closed loop systems, and various system types. Study initial and final value theorems, time constant forms, and DC gain concepts. Delve into dominant pole theory and sensitivity analysis of control systems. Examine step and ramp responses, and solve multiple problems related to control system basics. Master block diagram reduction techniques and their applications through solved examples. Conclude with an introduction to signal flow graphs and Mason's Gain Rule, applying these concepts to solve complex problems.

Syllabus

Introduction to Control Systems.
System Response Characteristics.
Open Loop Systems.
Closed Loop Systems.
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 1).
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 2).
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 3).
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 4).
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 5).
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 6).
Review of Laplace Transform (Part 7).
Review of Linear Time-Invariant (LTI) Systems.
Introduction to Transfer Function.
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 1).
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 2).
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 3).
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 4).
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 5).
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 6).
Transfer Function (Solved Problem 7).
Zeros and Poles of a Transfer Function.
Transfer Function of a Closed Loop System.
Types of Systems.
Initial Value and Final Value Theorems.
Final Value Theorem (Solved Problem).
Time Constant Form of a Control System.
Time Constant Form (Solved Problem).
DC Gain of a System.
DC Gain of a System (Solved Problem).
The Concept of Dominant Pole.
Dominant Pole (Solved Problem).
Sensitivity of Control System (Part - 1).
Sensitivity of Control System (Part - 2).
Sensitivity of Control System (Part - 3).
Sensitivity of Control System (Solved Example).
Sensitivity of Control System (Solved Problem).
Step Response of a System.
Ramp Response of a System.
Basics of Control Systems (Solved Problem 1).
Basics of Control Systems (Solved Problem 2).
Basics of Control Systems (Solved Problem 3).
Basics of Control Systems (Solved Problem 4).
Basics of Control Systems (Solved Problem 5).
Introduction to Block Diagrams.
Block Diagram Reduction Rules - Part 1.
Block Diagram Reduction Rules - Part 2.
Block Diagram Reduction (Solved Example 1).
Block Diagram Reduction (Solved Example 2).
Block Diagram Reduction (Solved Problem 1).
Block Diagram Reduction (Solved Problem 2).
Block Diagram Reduction (Solved Problem 3).
Block Diagram Reduction (Solved Problem 4).
Introduction to Signal Flow Graphs.
Mason’s Gain Rule.
Mason’s Gain Rule (Solved Example 1).
Mason’s Gain Rule (Solved Example 2).
Signal Flow Graphs (Solved Problem 1).
Signal Flow Graphs (Solved Problem 2).
Signal Flow Graphs (Solved Problem 3).