Subject description
Topics covered in this subject include: mathematical modelling of physical systems; signal flow and state space representation of systems; steady state and transient analysis; root locus; frequency response analysis using Nyquist and Bode; design of PID, lag, lead, controllers using Bode and root locus methods; and multiloop control.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Equivalence
ECTE344 - Control Theory
Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Analyse the behaviour and stability of a system using Laplace transform methods.
2.
Design analogue compensators to improve the performance of a system.
3.
Measure the frequency response of a system by magnitude and phase measurement.
4.
Design, implement and simulate a number of different compensators.
5.
Compare the performance of the compensated systems.
6.
Demonstrate appropriate laboratory skills.
Assessment details
End of session examination
Quiz
Matlab Workshop
Lab Report
Lab Progress
Work integrated learning
Embedded WIL:This subject contains elements of "Embedded WIL". Students in this subject will experience activities that relate to or simulate professional practice as part of their learning.
Textbook information
No prescribed textbooks for this subject.