Engine Speed Control Apparatus
Model Number: CE107
Investigate speed regulation, non-linear control, and feedback techniques with a safe compressed-air engine model.
Overview
A compact self-contained bench mounting apparatus designed to allow students at all academic levels to investigate basic and advanced principles of control including control of non-linear systems and inner-loop feedback techniques.
The CE107 Engine Speed Control Apparatus shows the problems of regulating the speed of rotating machines, especially problems with non-linear control systems. It is a scale-model engine, driven by compressed air (not supplied) for safety. The basic purpose is to adjust a motorised valve to regulate the engine speed under load. A d.c. generator connects to the engine output and loads the engine.
The engine dynamics are similar to those of a typical ignition compression engine coupled to a dynamometer-controlled test bed. It is an ideal physical model to help engineering students at all academic levels to gain invaluable practical experience.
Features
- Self-contained, compact benchtop unit for demonstrating speed control in non-linear systems
- Small-scale compressed air-powered piston engine that mimics a full-size engine with realistic results
- Front-panel mimic diagram helps students clearly see the process they are controlling
- Suitable for basic and advanced experiments in speed control and non-linearity compensation
- All inputs and outputs are buffered for connection to TecQuipment controllers or other suitable controllers
Specifications
- Bench mounting, self-contained compact apparatus
- Scale-model piston engine driven by compressed air
- Motorised valve regulates engine speed under load
- D.C. generator connected to the engine output to provide load
- Inputs and outputs buffered for connection to TecQuipment optional controllers or other suitable controllers
Learning Outcomes
- Non-linearity compensation using dither signals
- Multiple loop and minor loop feedback
- System modelling from step response information
- P+I control and root locus methods
- Inner loop feedback compensation
- P+I controller design
Add On Products
Requires
Requirements
- Compressed air supply (not supplied)
- Controller CE120 with analogue and digital controls and instruments