Joost Hubbard

Joost Hubbard

Current MEng Aerospace Engineering student at Queen Mary University of London.

Control Experiment on Water-Level Control of a Water Tank

Module Title: Control Systems Analysis and DesignLocation: London, UKDates: Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

This project, conducted for the EMS507 module, involved a control experiment on managing water levels in a tank using both open and closed-loop systems. The focus was on designing and tuning a PID controller to optimise system response, enhancing stability and reducing response time.

Project Overview:

  • Control Theory: The experiment utilised control theory principles to assess the performance of open and closed-loop systems, specifically in terms of rise time, settling time, and stability. Closed-loop feedback was incorporated through PID control to actively regulate water levels based on real-time data.

  • PID Controller Design: Using MATLAB, the PID controller was initially designed and tuned, with adjustments made based on experimental results.

  • Procedure: The open-loop experiment provided insights into the system’s time constant, while the closed-loop experiment highlighted the response of the system with various PID settings.

For more detailed findings, refer to the full report here.

Learning Outcomes:

This project enhanced my practical skills in control theory, particularly in the design, tuning, and analysis of PID controllers for closed-loop systems.

Key Skills: Control Systems, PID Tuning, MATLAB Simulation, Experimental Analysis.