15. Final Value Theorem
The chapter discusses the Final Value Theorem (FVT), a mathematical tool used in the analysis of systems to determine the steady-state behavior of responses without fully performing an inverse Laplace transform. It outlines the theorem's conditions, provides examples of its application, and emphasizes common errors regarding its use. The applications of FVT span various fields, including control systems, electrical circuits, and mechanical systems.
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What we have learnt
- The Final Value Theorem can determine the steady-state value of a function using its Laplace transform.
- FVT is applicable only if the poles of sF(s) lie in the left half of the complex plane and the function converges to a finite value.
- FVT is commonly used in control systems and electrical circuits to find final values without needing a complete inverse Laplace transform.
Key Concepts
- -- Final Value Theorem (FVT)
- A theorem used to find the steady-state value of a time-domain function in the Laplace transform domain.
- -- Laplace Transform
- A technique for converting a time-domain function into a frequency-domain representation.
- -- Poles
- Values of s where the function sF(s) becomes infinite, which affect the applicability of the FVT.
- -- Convergence
- The behavior of a function approaching a limit value as time approaches infinity.
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