Control Engineering (H6105)
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Control Engineering
Module H6105
Module details for 2024/25.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Pre-Requisite
Systems Analysis and Control
Module Outline
This module covers two fundamental topics in control engineering: (i) the modelling, analysis and control of discrete-time systems, and (ii) the state-space analysis and control design of continuous and discrete systems. The module includes practical activities in which feedback controllers are designed with Matlab/Simulink for physical systems to achieve desired performance specifications.
Topics include:
• Review on modelling and control of linear systems
• Modelling of discrete-time systems: transfer function and discrete transforms
• Discrete systems analysis: Jury criterion, performances of discrete systems
• Synthesis of discrete controllers for continuous systems
• Analysis of system and control design using state-space (continuous and discrete): controllability, observability, stability, full state feedback, pole placement method.
• Nonlinear systems: linearized model of nonlinear systems around equilibrium points
• Introduction to modern control strategies: State estimator, optimal control (LQR)
The module addresses the AHEP4 Learning Outcomes: C1, M1, C2, M2, C3, M3, C6, M6, C12, M12, C13, M13, C16 and M16
Library
[1]: Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems(6th Ed.), TJ216 Fra
[2]: Control Systems Engineering, (5th Ed.) TJ213 Nis
[3]: Modern Control Systems, (11th Ed.) TJ216 Dro
[4]: Modern Control Engineering (5th Ed.) TJ 213 Oga
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate understanding of the key aspects of systems analysis and control using state space and discrete control approaches
Deploy appropriate methods to solve control engineering problems
Apply a linearization method to a nonlinear system and extend the use of state-space analysis and control tools.
Evaluate control strategies’ performances on real systems using Matlab/Simulink.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 30.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Test | T1 Week 6 (1 hour) | 50.00% |
| Group written submission | T1 Week 11 | 50.00% |
| Unseen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 70.00% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Laboratory | 3 hours | 00000010110 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 01010101001 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 2 hours | 11212121000 |
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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