| Short Title: | Control Systems Analysis |
|---|
| Full Title: | Control Systems Analysis |
|---|
| Reviewed By: | FIONA CRANLEY |
|---|
| Description: | This module aims to apply the methods of mathematical modelling to physical
systems, increasing the level of complexity and examining how physical effects can
be taken account of. The module also uses analysis tools such as Bode plots and
Root Locus to examine the response of systems and how system parameters can
affect performance. |
|---|
| Learning Outcomes: |
|---|
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to | - Determine the parameters of a physical system
which affect the behaviour of a control system.
- Examine a system to determine time and
frequency domain performance.
- Analyze and optimise the response of control
systems using mathematical tools.
- Use software tools for simulation.
|
Module Content & Assessment| Content |
|---|
Review of Feedback Control Systems: Block diagram models, system
structure, system modelling, transfer functions of linear systems. Use of
Laplace Transforms for first order systems, second order systems, third and
higher order systems. Performance of Feedback Control Systems: Transient response
specifications for systems of various orders, under step, ramp and impulse
inputs? Step response of practical systems? Steady state behaviour, stability
criteria? Frequency response of systems. Analysis of Linear Feedback Systems: Time Domain - Routh-Hurwitz
criterion, Root Locus,
Frequency Domain Bode
analysis, Nichols chart analysis, Nyquist plot.
System Identification. Stability analysis. Advanced Techniques for Control: Adaptive Control, self tuning. Design of Closed Loop Systems: System selection, simulation, controller
settings, testing? Applications of analysis techniques to practical systems.
|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
|---|
| Course Work | 30% | | End of Semester Formal Examination | 70% |
| | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
|---|
| Formal End-of-Semester Examination | 1,2,3,4 | 70% | Semester End |
|---|
| Coursework Breakdown |
|---|
| Type | Description | Outcome addressed | % of total | Assessment Date |
|---|
| Continuous Assessment | Frequency Response Without/With Velocity Feedback: Test the same mechanical unit except with a sine wave of various frequencies, develop bode plot results, estimate natural frequency and damping ratio, stating limitations of theory and report results. | 1,2 | 10 | Week 3 | | Continuous Assessment | Step Response Without/With Velocity Feedback: Test a Mechanical Unit with tachogenerator feedback of velocity , estimate natural frequency and damping ratio, reduce block diagram and explain limitations of theory and report results. | 1,2 | 10 | Week 3 | | Continuous Assessment | Matlab Programming: Develop code to solve a given control problem. Develop Simulink diagrams to solve given problems and compare with hand worked solutions. | 3,4 | 10 | Week 7 |
| Reassessment Requirement |
|---|
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination. |
IT Tallaght reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment Module Workload & Resources| Workload | Full-time |
|---|
| Type | Description | Hours | Frequency | Average Weekly Learner Workload |
|---|
| Lecture | Class Based Instruction | 2 | Every Week | 2.00 | | Laboratories | Lab Experiments and Simulations | 2 | Every Second Week | 1.00 | | Independent Learning | Work on Simulation Excercises | 4 | Every Week | 4.00 | | Total Weekly Learner Workload | 7.00 | | Total Weekly Contact Hours | 3.00 |
| Workload | Part-time mode |
|---|
| Type | Description | Hours | Frequency | Average Weekly Learner Workload |
|---|
| Lecture | Class Based Instruction | 2 | Every Week | 2.00 | | Lab | Lab Experiments and Simulations | 2 | Every Second Week | 1.00 | | Independent Learning Time | Work on Simulation Excercises | 4 | Every Week | 4.00 | | Part-Time Total Weekly Learner Workload | 7.00 | | Part-Time Total Weekly Contact Hours | 3.00 |
| Resources |
|---|
| Required Book Resources |
|---|
- Nise, Norman S 2003, Control Systems Engineering, 4th ed Ed., Wiley
- Franklin, G. Powell, J., Emami Naeini, A 2005, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, 5th ed Ed., Prentice Hall
| | Recommended Book Resources |
|---|
- Dorf R. C., Bishop R. H 2001, Modern Control Systems, 9th ed Ed., Prentice Hall
- Schwarzenbach and Gill 1992, System Modelling and Control, Arnold
|
|
