Systems Analysis and Control (H6104)
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Systems Analysis and Control
Module H6104
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 5
Module Outline
Systems Analysis and Control provides an introduction to fundamental systems analysis and control topics, which help you understand how a control system works and how a system should be analysed. The students will learn how to develop mathematical models and analyse dynamical systems and how to design control systems for particular applications in this module.
Topics include:
- Transfer functions, block diagrams
- Modelling of mechanical and electrical systems
- Systems dynamics, first and second-order systems
- Stability analysis
- Frequency response
- Root locus method
- PID control
- Phase lead/lag compensators
- State space equations
AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, C2, C3, C12, M1, M2, M3, M12
Library
Denbigh, P: 1998. System Analysis and Signal Processing. Addison Wesley,
Carlson, G E: 1998. Signal and Linear System Analysis. 2nd ed, Wiley,
Gene F. Franklin J. David Powell Abbas Emami-Naeini 2010 Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems (6th Edition)
Nise NS, 2000. Control Systems Engineering, Benjamin Cummins.
Wilkie J, 2002. Control Engineering, Palgrave.
Dorf RC and Bishop RH, 2000. Modern Control Systems, Addison Wesley.
Module learning outcomes
Apply knowledge of linear systems to solve practical engineering problems
Analyse and evaluate the performance of linear control systems in time and frequency domains
Select and apply appropriate techniques to model mechanical and electrical systems
Use practical laboratory and workshop skills to analyse and design linear control systems
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 25.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Project | T2 Week 10 | 100.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 2 Assessment | 75.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00101000101 |
| Spring Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11111111110 |
| Spring Semester | Practical | 3 hours | 00010010000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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