Control Systems Engineering

Control Systems Engineering is a widely adopted text for core courses in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, biomedical, and chemical engineering, focusing on practical applications and computer-aided design. It includes real-world case studies, challenging chapter questions, and detailed explanations with abundant illustrations.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 688 pages
Publication date: 17 May 2019
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Control Systems Engineering is widely recognized for its accessibility and emphasis on practical applications. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the design and analysis of feedback systems that underpin modern technology, this text goes beyond theoretical concepts and abstract mathematics to translate key ideas into physical control systems design. Through real-world case studies, challenging chapter questions, and detailed explanations with an emphasis on computer-aided design, it presents students with a practical understanding of control systems.

Abundant illustrations, including over 800 photos, diagrams, graphs, and tables, facilitate comprehension and help students visualize complex concepts. Multiple experiment formats, such as hypothetical scenarios, simulations, and interactive virtual models, demonstrate essential principles through practical applications. The Cyber Exploration Laboratory Experiments allow students to interface with actual hardware using National Instruments myDAQ, providing hands-on experience for real-world systems testing.

This practical approach has made Control Systems Engineering the most widely adopted text for core courses in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, biomedical, and chemical engineering. Now in its eighth edition, this top-selling text continues to offer in-depth exploration of the latest engineering practices, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of the field.

Weight: 1446g
Dimension: 204 x 253 x 54 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781119590132
Edition number: 8th Edition, EMEA Edition