To solve Question 3 from the provided document using MATLAB, we need to derive and compute the transfer functions between the input $z$ (pilot valve displacement) and the output $y$ (carriage position), as well as between the disturbance $f_d$ and the output $y$.

Here’s a MATLAB script to determine these transfer functions:

MATLAB Code

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% Define parameters (include A, B, C as required by ID numbers XXXABC)
A = ...; % Last 3 digits of ID number
B = ...; 
C = ...;

% Given numerical values
m = 4 + A/C; % Mass (kg)
K = 20 - B; % Spring constant (N/m)
b = 20 + A; % Damping coefficient (Ns/m)
Av = 0.5; % Area (m^2)
rho = 8.84; % Oil density (kg/m^3)
V = 0.5; % Oil volume (m^3)
Koil = 5; % Compressibility modulus of oil (N/m^2)
L = 0.1 + B/C; % Loss coefficient (ms)
ps = 500e3; % Pressure (Pa)
g = 9.81; % Gravitational acceleration (m/s^2)
do = 0.05; % Diameter of ducts (m)
c1 = 1 + B/C; 
c2 = 1 + B/C;

% Linearized equilibrium points (example values)
y_bar = 0.5; % Position at equilibrium (m)
z_bar = 0; % Valve displacement at equilibrium (m)
p_bar = ps; % Pressure difference at equilibrium (Pa)

% Define transfer function variables
s = tf('s');

% Derived constants
C1 = c1 * 0.05 * sqrt(2 * g / (rho * g));
C2 = c2 * 0.05 * sqrt(2 * g / (rho * g));
delta_p = Av * s / (m * s^2 + b * s + K);

% Input-output transfer function (z to y)
TF_z_y = (C1 - C2) * delta_p;

% Disturbance-output transfer function (fd to y)
TF_fd_y = 1 / (m * s^2 + b * s + K);

% Display the results
disp('Transfer function (z to y):');
TF_z_y

disp('Transfer function (fd to y):');
TF_fd_y

% Optional: Plot step responses for qualitative analysis
figure;
subplot(2,1,1);
step(TF_z_y);
title('Step Response: Input z to Output y');

subplot(2,1,2);
step(TF_fd_y);
title('Step Response: Disturbance fd to Output y');

Explanation of the Code:

1. Parameter Initialization:

   • Parameters from the problem are initialized, including constants dependent on the ID number $A, B, C$.

2. Equilibrium and Derived Constants:

   • The equilibrium point values are plugged into the system equations.
   • $\Delta p$ dynamics and nonlinear contributions are linearized around $y = \bar{y}$, $z = \bar{z}$, and $\Delta p = \bar{\Delta p}$.

3. Transfer Functions:

   • The transfer function for the input $z$ to output $y$ is derived using linearized system dynamics.
   • Similarly, the transfer function for disturbance $f_d$ to $y$ is computed.

4. Visualization:

   • Step responses are plotted to show qualitative behavior, allowing an initial assessment of system performance.

Would you like me to explain any part of the derivation process or expand the analysis with numerical examples?

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Related Questions:

1. How can we verify the stability of these transfer functions?
2. What simplifications are reasonable for the system if $L$ and $V$ are small?
3. How does the nonlinearity in $q$ affect the overall system response?
4. What additional information can we extract from Bode diagrams for these transfer functions?
5. How can this system be optimized to handle varying disturbance frequencies?

Tip: Use MATLAB's bode and nyquist functions for deeper stability and performance analysis.