To analyse the behaviour and control of dynamic systems.
To design control strategies to modify the responses of dynamic systems.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1
Define the performance characteristics of a control system.
LO2
Design a control strategy in order to achieve the required system specifications.
LO3
Demonstrate open-loop systems and select and tune appropriate closed-loop, P, PI and PID controllers modelled in Matlab.
LO4
Analyse the operation and performance of a feedback control system.
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
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No recommendations listed
Incompatible Modules
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Co-requisite Modules
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Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed.
No requirements listed
Module Content & Assessment
Indicative Content
Review of control systems
Applications of feedback control
Reasons for using feedback
The design process
System modelling
Experimental methods
Mathematical modelling
-Use of differential equations
-Use of Laplace Transforms
-Poles and zeros
Block diagrams
-Block diagram reduction
-Disturbance inputs
-Transfer functions
Signal flow graphs
Time response
Transient and steady state responses
-First and higher order responses
-Time delay
-Specifications
Frequency response
Introduction
Frequency response specifications
-System gain in dB
-Bandwidth
-Effect of system order
-Resonance
Frequency response diagrams
-Bode diagrams. First & higher order systems. Time delay.
-Closed loop
System stability
The Bode Stability Criterion
-Gain & phase margins
Nyquist Analysis
Transfer functions and pole-zero plots
-Closed loop response
The Routh-Hurwitz Criterion
Sensitivity
Open and closed loop systems
Parameter variations
Servo Systems
Components of a servo control system
-Specifications
-Responses
System responses to standard inputs
Design examples and component selection
Application areas - Robot systems
Assessment Breakdown
%
Continuous Assessment
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Short Answer Questions
n/a
1,4
10.00
Week 4
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation
Matlab Practicals
1,2,3,4
30.00
Every Week
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type
Assessment Description
Outcome addressed
% of total
Assessment Date
Formal Exam
n/a
1,2,4
60.00
End-of-Semester
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