- Course Code
- EG 3043
- Credit Points
- 15
- Course Coordinator
- Dr Thevar
Pre-requisites
EG 2559 (CAS 9).
Notes
Available only to students following an Honours degree programme.
Overview
The course introduces basic concepts of feedback control systems using an illustrative example. This is also used to develop mathematical modelling methods - the block diagram and transfer function. Basic response characteristics (stability, transient response, steady state response) and analysis and design procedures are introduced using first order systems. Development to more general situations considers second order systems and the application of compensation, including PID control. Absolute and relative stability, the Routh-Hurwitz criterion and the root locus diagram are developed as general analysis and design tools. The frequency domain approach is developed through use of the Bode diagram and application of lead and lag compensators.
The laboratory exercise develops the use of MATLAB/SIMULINK as computer-based tools. Effects of modelling approximations and the response characteristics are investigated.
Structure
27 one-hour lectures, 5 one-hour tutorials, and 3 three-hour practicals in total.
Assessment
1st Attempt: 1 three-hour written examination paper (90%), and in-course assessment (10%).