Module Details

Module Code: PHYS H4007
Module Title: Control System Design
Title: Control System Design
Module Level:: 8
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: To analyse the behaviour and control of dynamic systems.
To design control strategies to modify the responses of dynamic systems.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Define the performance characteristics of a control system.
LO2 Design a control strategy in order to achieve the required system specifications.
LO3 Demonstrate open-loop systems and select and tune appropriate closed-loop, P, PI and PID controllers modelled in Matlab.
LO4 Analyse the operation and performance of a feedback control system.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Review of control systems
Applications of feedback control Reasons for using feedback The design process
System modelling
Experimental methods Mathematical modelling -Use of differential equations -Use of Laplace Transforms -Poles and zeros Block diagrams -Block diagram reduction -Disturbance inputs -Transfer functions Signal flow graphs
Time response
Transient and steady state responses -First and higher order responses -Time delay -Specifications
Frequency response
Introduction Frequency response specifications -System gain in dB -Bandwidth -Effect of system order -Resonance Frequency response diagrams -Bode diagrams. First & higher order systems. Time delay. -Closed loop
System stability
The Bode Stability Criterion -Gain & phase margins Nyquist Analysis Transfer functions and pole-zero plots -Closed loop response The Routh-Hurwitz Criterion
Sensitivity
Open and closed loop systems Parameter variations
Servo Systems
Components of a servo control system -Specifications -Responses System responses to standard inputs Design examples and component selection Application areas - Robot systems
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment10.00%
Practical30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination60.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 4 Learning Outcomes 1,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
No Project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 30
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Matlab Practicals
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 60
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Lab/Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 5.13 77
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Richard C. Dorf,Robert H. Bishop. Modern Control Systems, Prentice Hall, p.1082, [ISBN: 0136024580].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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