Question: Solve the question from a Systems Analysis worksheetFigure 9 a shows a simple device for using ocean waves to compress air. The device comprises two

Solve the question from a Systems Analysis worksheetFigure 9a shows a simple device for using ocean waves to compress air. The device comprises two rigid bodies - a cylinder and a piston. Waves cause the cylinder to bob up and down and the piston moves internally as a result. Fig. 9a shows five valves: four are one-way valves and the other valve is controllable.
(a) With all valves closed, the device is effectively as shown in Fig. 9b. Downward displacements of the cylinder and the piston (relative to their mean absolute positions) are denoted, q1 and q2 respectively and the downward displacement of the local water surface is denoted h. At one particular instant, q1=0,q2=-1,q1=0=q2 and the equations of motion are:
1600q1+100(q1-q2)+100q1+5000(q1-q2)+11000q1-Z=11000h
1400q2+100(q2-q1)+5000(q2-q1)+Z=0
where Z is the nonlinear term Z=73258(1.7+(q1-q2)1.7)-1.4-9624.7(1.7-(q1-q2)1.7)-1.4 Verify that this is an equilibrium position if h=0.
(b) Linearise this model and present the matrices {SL,M,D,K,SR} of the Natural Second Order Form (NSOF),(see formula sheet) noting that the only input is h and the required output is (q1-q2).
(c) Convert the model from part (b) into state-space form. Describe how to obtain the system eigenvalues from this and explain what these mean but do not attempt to calculate them.
(d) Sketch a SIMULINK model for this system. Assume that a MATLAB Function has been provided for calculating Z given (q1-q2). Make clear what each block represents. The precise icons (pictures) for each block are not essential.
 Solve the question from a Systems Analysis worksheetFigure 9a shows a

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