2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5570M Control Systems Design
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr B Chong
Email: b.chong@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is mutually exclusive with
| ELEC3570 | Control Systems and Design |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module covers the analysis and design of control systems. Students' knowledge and understanding of linear systems is developed to enable them to analyse control systems using analytical techniques and computer tools.Students are then introduced to compensator-based control systems and their implementation. The principles of digital control systems and their analysis are introduced and methods for implementing digital control systems are developed.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- apply simulation techniques to determine the characteristics of unfamiliar linear systems, including using transfer functions;
- perform stability analysis using root locus design method and Nyquist's criterion in the design of the feedback systems;
- use software tools for the modelling and design of simple control systems;
- understand the difference between continuous and discrete time systems and be familiar with the z-transform;
- demonstrate familiarity with digital control implementation;
- demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the use of computer tools in the design and application of control problems in a range of representative electronic, mechanical and electro-mechanical problems;
Syllabus
- Analysis and design of feedback systems and their step and impulse response
- Introduction to PD, PI and PID (compensators) for control systems
- Introduction to digital control
- Discrete vs continuous time controllers
- Discrete signals and the z-transforms
- Control systems design using computer-based modelling
- Case studies of modern industrial control systems.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| In Course Assessment | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Lecture | 22 | 1.00 | 22.00 |
| Practical | 3 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| Private study hours | 117.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 35.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 152.00 | ||
Private study
- Reading lecture notes and textbook(s)- Practice exam questions and revision
- Write-up of simulation results.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Tests | 30.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Tutorials | 10.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 11/04/2016
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