Koppellimieten

Koppellimieten, literally “coupling limits” in Dutch, is a concept used in engineering and system design to denote upper bounds on the allowed interaction between subsystems. These limits are set to maintain stability, performance, safety, or compatibility with regulatory requirements. The coupling between components can arise in various forms, such as mechanical transmission of motion, electrical or signal coupling (cross-talk, impedance), or control loops where one loop affects another. Setting koppellimieten involves analyses like eigenvalue stability, modal analysis, or sensitivity studies, as well as empirical testing.

In mechanical engineering, koppellimieten constrain the amount of torque, displacement, or force that can be transmitted between connected parts to limit wear, resonance, or misalignment. In electrical engineering, they describe maximum permissible coupling between circuits or channels to reduce interference and preserve signal integrity. In control theory, koppellimieten help ensure that decentralized controllers can operate without undue interaction, preserving robustness.

Determining the limits typically combines theoretical modeling, simulations, and experimental validation. Standards and safety guidelines in specific industries may prescribe or influence the values of koppellimieten. When limits are met, systems can operate with decoupled or weakly coupled dynamics, simplifying design and control; exceeding them may require compensation strategies or redesign.

The term appears mainly in Dutch technical literature and is often used in multidisciplinary contexts where modularity and reliability are important.