One of the most commonly used actuators in industry are DC motors because of their relative control simplicity, small dimensions and a low price. The paper analyses a DC motor with focus on speed control using two different approaches. First, a mathematical model of the DC motor is introduced. For controller design, two methods, namely the frequency shaping method and PWM control, are used. Both approaches are simulated and compared to each other. For running simulations, software Matlab/Simulink has been applied. The conclusion discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the employed control methods. The contribution of the paper brings information about the advantages and disadvantages of approaches.
Interval Type-2 fuzzy logic controller design for the speed control of DC motors
