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Linearize a DC-motor model around an equilibrium:
Linearize a mixing tank model around equilibrium with given state and input constraints:
Linearize one of the included introductory hierarchical examples:
Scope (19) Model Types (5)Linearize a textual RLC circuit model:
Linearize an RLC circuit block diagram model:
Linearize an acausal RLC circuit:
Linearize a DAE model symbolically:
Limiting Cases (3)Linearize a model without inputs:
Linearize a model without states:
Linearize a model without outputs:
Linearization Values (5)Linearize around an equilibrium:
Linearize around initial values:
Linearize around equilibrium with given state and input constraints:
Linearize around equilibrium with state constraints:
Linearize around given partial states and inputs, using initial values for remaining values:
Operating Point (6)Linearize around an equilibrium:
Linearize around initial values:
Linearize around equilibrium with given state and input constraints:
Linearize around initial values from a simulation:
Linearize around final values from a simulation:
Linearize around final values from a simulation run to steady state:
Generalizations & Extensions (1) Options (5) Method (4)The "SymbolicDerivative" method uses a fully specified operating point from a simulation:
The "NumericDerivative" method uses an operating point specified by state and input values:
Linearizing symbolically allows keeping some parameters symbolic:
Use "ReduceIndex" to turn off index reduction when linearizing symbolically:
Turning off index reduction results in a descriptor StateSpaceModel:
Applications (10) Analyzing Linearized System (5)Compare responses from a model and its linearization at an equilibrium point:
Linearize around the equilibrium point:
Compare the stationary output response with a nonlinear model:
Test the stability of a linearized system from eigenvalues of the system matrix:
Since there is an eigenvalue with a positive real part, the system is unstable:
Plotting the output response also indicates an unstable system:
Test the stability of a linearized system from poles of the transfer function:
Since there is a pole with a positive real part, the system is unstable:
Do a frequency analysis using a linear model:
By plotting for the linearized transfer function :
Verify the result using Fourier on simulated data:
Alternatively, the imaginary parts of the eigenvalues give the resonance peaks:
Linearization takes place at time 0:
Linearize with the switch connecting at time 0:
If the switch is not connected at time 0, the result is different:
Controller Design for Linearized System (5)Design a PID controller using a linearized model:
Define a PID controller and closed-loop transfer function:
Select PID parameters for appropriate step response:
Design a lead-based controller for a DC motor based on its linearization:
Define a PI-lead controller transfer function:
Use selected parameters and close the loop with the PI-lead controller:
Design a controller using pole placement:
Compute the closed-loop state-space model:
Define state and input weight matrices:
Closed-loop state-space model:
Compute estimator gains and the estimator state-space model:
The state and output response to a unit step on the inputs:
Compare each state and its estimate:
Properties & Relations (8)Linearize around initial values using properties from SystemModel:
Linearize around equilibrium using FindSystemModelEquilibrium:
Compare responses from a model and its linearization at an equilibrium point:
Linearize around the equilibrium point:
Compare the stationary output response with a nonlinear model:
Compare responses from a model and its linearization at a non-equilibrium point:
Linearize around the given point:
Compare the stationary output response with a nonlinear model:
Compute the stationary output:
Use TransferFunctionModel to convert to a transfer function representation:
Use ToDiscreteTimeModel to discretize a linearized model:
Discretize using sample time :
The linearized state-space model is not unique:
Change the order in which the variables x1 and x2 are declared:
The models are equivalent and have identical transfer functions:
StateSpaceModel can linearize systems of ordinary differential equations:
Use approximate numeric parameter values:
Use SystemModelLinearize to linearize a SystemModel of the same system:
Create a NonlinearStateSpaceModel from the equations and compare with the SystemModel:
Possible Issues (1)Some models cannot be linearized symbolically:
Use "NumericDerivative" to linearize numerically:
Wolfram Research (2018), SystemModelLinearize, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelLinearize.html (updated 2020). TextWolfram Research (2018), SystemModelLinearize, Wolfram Language function, https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelLinearize.html (updated 2020).
CMSWolfram Language. 2018. "SystemModelLinearize." Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Wolfram Research. Last Modified 2020. https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelLinearize.html.
APAWolfram Language. (2018). SystemModelLinearize. Wolfram Language & System Documentation Center. Retrieved from https://reference.wolfram.com/language/ref/SystemModelLinearize.html
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