- UCAS course code
- HHP3
- UCAS institution code
- M20
MEng Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Control Systems I
Unit code | EEEN20252 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 2 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 2 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
- Introduction of examples to be used for illustration throughout the module
- Dynamic models and dynamic response of systems. Linearisation and scaling of models. Brief review of Laplace transform and transfer functions. First and second order systems. Introduction of examples for case studies
- Open-loop vs. closed-loop control. Feedback control and sensitivity. Types of feedback, PID control
- Steady state error and system type
- Root locus analysis and design. Review of PID control in a root locus framework
- Nyquist stability criterion, gain margin, phase margin
- Dynamic compensation, design of lead-lag compensators. Review of PID control in a frequency response framework
- Real-time experiments in lab sessions. Use of control system analysis and design software
Pre/co-requisites
Unit title | Unit code | Requirement type | Description |
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Signals and Systems | EEEN20131 | Pre-Requisite | Compulsory |
Aims
Introduce basic techniques for analysis and design of feedback control systems.
Learning outcomes
All ILOs are developed and assessed.
ILO 1 = Describe a physical system via a simple transfer function model.
ILO 2 - Analyse steady-state and transient properties of a system from its transfer function model.
ILO 3 - Recognize the differences between open-loop and closed-loop control systems for tracking and disturbance rejection.
ILO 4 - Apply root locus and frequency response techniques to analyse and design of feedback systems.
ILO 5 - Develop controllers for simple plant models.
ILO 6 - Evaluate the properties of a feedback interconnection from its open-loop frequency response.
Teaching and learning methods
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 20% |
Written exam | 80% |
Coursework:
Two laboratory sessions
Each laboratory will be assessed seperately via a ten mark lab report.
The coursework forms 20% of the unit assessment
Feedback methods
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Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 20 |
Practical classes & workshops | 6 |
Tutorials | 4 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 70 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Long Zhang | Unit coordinator |