Systems and Control

Code

ENGF2010

School

Foundation in Engineering and Physical Sciences

Level

2

Credits

20

Semesters

Full Year UK

Summary

The Systems and Control module covers techniques of modelling and analysis of control systems to examine the behaviour of commonly used control systems and the design of feedback control systems.

Topics covered in this module include:

• Overview of feedback control 
• Block Diagrams and reduction techniques
• Mathematical modelling of systems
• Analysis of time response using control terminology
• Stability of Control Systems
• PID controllers
• Frequency response analysis
• Basic control design for low order systems

Re-assessment
Students who fail this module overall and are required to complete a re-assessment will be reassessed by retaking the failed assessment (resubmission of coursework or resit of examination). The re-assessment mark alone will be used to determine whether students satisfy progression requirements.

Target Students

Electro-mechanical engineering students

Assessment

• 30% Coursework 1: Block Diagrams and Reduction Techniques - exercises
• 30% Coursework 2: Matlab Control techniques - written report
• 40% Coursework 3: Practical - marked in lab on tech progress and interview

Assessed by end of spring semester

Educational Aims

Learning Outcomes

Describe the behaviour of linear dynamic systems, with emphasis on feedback control systems. (K9, S2)

Develop mathematical models and analyse responses of linear systems to standard inputs. (K9, S2)

Analyse the frequency response and stability characteristics of feedback control systems in time domain and in frequency domain using different techniques such as Root locus and Bode plot. (K9, S2, S12)

Analyse relative stability using gain and phase margin values. (K9, S2, S12)

Evaluate theoretical and practical aspects involved in the design and analysis of simple control systems using PID controllers. (K9, S12, B6)

K9: Control & instrumentation: theoretical and practical aspects of analogue and digital control system design and tuning to meet performance objectives: transducer systems and operation; measurement applications and error; principles of closed loop control systems and feedback strategies; block diagrams, root-loci, Bode diagrams, Nyquist plots; methodologies of classical control with applications to Electrical, Mechanical and Mechatronics systems.

S2: Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.

S12: Assemble, wire, program and test electrical equipment, motors and control systems.

B6: Adjust to different conditions, technologies, situations and environments and to new and emerging technologies.

Conveners

• Dr Rowland Travis