This project encompassed the design and construction of a multi-model flow control system. The system included water tanks, valves and sensors, and a controller. Fluid mechanics analysis dictated the specifications of the system components. The computer-based controller objective was to ensure the flow through the tanks remained at equilibrium regardless of external disturbances. The system was extensively tested from both controls engineering and fluid mechanics perspectives. Ultimately this project was designed for educational use, specifically fluid mechanics and controls engineering courses.

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Creator

• Mills, Elizabeth Marie
• Castle, Robin Christopher
• Mills, Jesse H.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 03D059M

Advisor

• Demetriou, Michael A.
• Olinger, David J.

Year

• 2003

Date created

• 2003-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright