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ME50029: Control systems

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2014/5
Further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Further information on credits Credits: 6
Further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Further information on teaching periods Period: Semester 1
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Summary: CW 20%, EX 80%
Further information on unit assessment Assessment Detail:
  • Coursework (CW 20%)
  • Examination (EX 80%)
Further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: Mandatory extra work (where allowed by programme regulations)
Further information on requisites Requisites:
Further information on descriptions Description: 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 the student should be able to:
* Interpret a control system specification.
* Design and predict the behaviour of practical continuous-time control systems.
* Use Matlab/Simulink software to undertake design tasks.
* Undertake individual independent study of relevant topic.

Skills:
Problem solving; numeracy; IT; working independently.

Content:
Analysis of control system transient response using Laplace transforms. Linearisation of non-linear systems. Estimation of continuous-time transient response using the s-plane. System design specifications. Control system design and analysis using Root Locus Methods.
State-space representation. Use of Matlab/Simulink software to design and analyse control systems. Topics for self study that could be examined.
Further information on programme availabilityProgramme availability:

ME50029 is Optional on the following programmes:

Department of Mathematical Sciences
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2014/15 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2015/16 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2014/15.
* Programmes and units are subject to change at any time, in accordance with normal University procedures.
* Availability of units will be subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.