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ME50150: Introduction to control for electrohydraulic systems

Follow this link for further information on academic years Academic Year: 2012/3
Follow this link for further information on owning departmentsOwning Department/School: Department of Mechanical Engineering
Follow this link for further information on credits Credits: 6
Follow this link for further information on unit levels Level: Masters UG & PG (FHEQ level 7)
Follow this link for further information on period slots Period: Semester 1
Follow this link for further information on unit assessment Assessment: CW 30%, EX 70%
Follow this link for further information on supplementary assessment Supplementary Assessment: ME50150 Mandatory Extra Work (where allowed by programme regulations)
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Follow this link for further information on unit content Description: Aims:
To provide the basic groundwork in control theory and its application for the evaluation of electrohydraulic systems.

Learning Outcomes:
After taking this unit the student should be able to design and predict the behaviour of practical control systems involving hydraulic actuation, analyse the stability, and apply compensation of such systems.

Skills:
Problem solving; numeracy; working independently and in groups.

Content:
System modelling, PID control, block diagrams, frequency response, bode diagrams, stability criteria, valve drive amplifiers, dynamics of valve operated actuator, hydro-mechanical position control, electrohydraulic position control, advanced control techniques, use of Matlab/Simulink for system modelling and controller design.
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ME50150 is Compulsory on the following programmes:

Department of Mechanical Engineering
Notes:
* This unit catalogue is applicable for the 2012/13 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2013/14 and beyond should not assume that this unit will be available in future years in the format displayed here for 2012/13.
* 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.