Dynamics and Control of Ball and Beam System

Abstract

In this paper modeling and dynamics of Ball and Beam system have been studied and presented. Ball beam system is very useful system is widely used in control system laboratory as an experimental arrangement. Its basic principles of control is similar to control principles used in many industrial applications. So understanding control of ball and beam system makes one to understand and design control strategy for industrial application. Due to such resemblances and simplicity this system has been widely used and studied and controlled using different techniques. Here in this paper system dynamics and control of the system using PD controlled is presented.