Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2007/08 |
ME50151 Control systems |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Masters |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: EX 100% |
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Aims: To develop an understanding of the techniques available for the analysis and design of practical continuous-time control systems.
Learning Outcomes: After taking this unit students should be able to: * Interpret a control system specification. * Predict the behaviour of practical continuous-time control systems involving linear and non-linear elements. * Describe the principle features of microprocessor-controlled systems. Skills: Problem solving, numeracy, (taught and assessed). Content: Analysis of control system transient response using Laplace transforms. Estimation of continuous-time transient response using the s-plane. Control system design using Root Locus Method. Parameter sensitivity using Root Locus Method. Linearisation of non-linear systems. System design specifications. Control systems design and analysis software. Performance assessment of systems using the Nichols chart. Integrator wind-up and feedback compensation techniques. Introduction to microprocessor control. |