MSc Advanced Control and Systems Engineering / Course details
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Control Fundamentals
Unit code | EEEN64401 |
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Credit rating | 15 |
Unit level | FHEQ level 7 – master's degree or fourth year of an integrated master's degree |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIT
- Laplace transform and inverse Laplace transform
- Analysis of single-input single-output control structures, including open-loop, closed-loop, feedforward and two-degree-of-freedom control structures.
- Analysis of step/impulse responses of first and second order dynamic systems
- Design and tuning of proportional control, PI control, PD control and PID control
- Interpretation of root locus
- Frequency response, including direct measurement of responses
- Nyquist plot and the Nyquist stability test
- Understanding of gain margin and phase margin and their representation on both Bode plots and Nyquist plots
- Design of phase lead and phase lag feedback compensators using Bode plots and Nichols charts.
- Case studies including mechanical and electrical systems
- Analysis of open and closed loop systems in Matlab and Simulink
Aims
The course unit aims to:
- Give all students a common starting point in the topic of control systems by covering classical techniques for the analysis and design of feedback control systems
- Enable students to analyse the response of dynamic systems in Matlab
- Give students a sound understanding of classical robustness measures
Learning outcomes
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to: | Developed | Assessed | ||
ILO 1 | Describe the principal features of SISO linear systems and determine the time response of SISO linear systems to input signals. | x | x | |
ILO 2 | Analyse and illustrate the frequency response of SISO linear systems and the impact of changes in the control parameters on closed loop systems, | x | x | |
ILO 3 | Determine the stability of specific open and closed loop systems | x | x | |
ILO 4 | Design and implement proportional, phase lead and phase lag control systems | x | x | |
ILO 5 |
| x | x | |
ILO 6 | Evaluate the environmental and societal impact of complex control systems. | x | x | |
ILO7 | Reflect the effectiveness of individual and teamwork. | x | x |
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 20% |
Written exam | 80% |
Coursework:
1 software-based laboratory will be assessed after lab (students submit MATLAB code via Blackboard).
1 hardware-based laboratory will be assessed by marking a report.
Feedback methods
Feedback is provided two weeks after report submission.
Recommended reading
1 K. J. Astrom and R. M. Murray. Feedback Systems; an introduction for scientists and engineers. Princetown University Press, 2008.
2 G. F. Franklin, J. D. Powell and A. Emami-Naeni. Feedback control of dynamic systems (6th edition). Pearson, 2010.
3 R. C. Dorf and R. H. Bishop. Modern Control Systems (12th edition). Pearson, 2011.
4 N. S. Nise. Control Systems Engineering (6th edition). Wiley, 2011.
5 B. Lurie and P. Enright. Classical feedback control: with Matlab and Simulink (2nd edition). CRC Press, 2011.
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 30 |
Practical classes & workshops | 16 |
Tutorials | 6 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 98 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Alessandra Parisio | Unit coordinator |
Long Zhang | Unit coordinator |