Subject description
Classical control system analysis and design concepts: transient response, steady-state error analysis, frequency domain analysis, root-locus controller design methods and frequency domain controller design methods; PLC programming.
Enrolment rules
Pre-Requisite
Tutorial enrolment
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Delivery
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Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Analyse the behaviour of control systems in the time and frequency domain.
2.
Design a controller using the root-locus method.
3.
Design and implement a compensator and PID controller.
4.
Implement and evaluate the performance of controllers in practice.
5.
Write and implement a ladder diagram in a PLC and evaluate it in practice.
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
Ogata, K., Modern Control Engineering (5th Edition); Pearson