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:
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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 Assessment
10.00%
Practical
30.00%
End of Module Formal Examination
60.00%
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