Department of Mechanical Engineering, Unit Catalogue 2006/07

ME50151 Control systems

Credits: 6

Level: Masters

Semester: 1

Assessment: EX 100%

Requisites:

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.

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