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2009/10 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC3570 Control Systems and Design
10 creditsClass Size: 80
Module manager: Dr BVP Chong
Email: b.v.p.chong@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2009/10
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
This module builds on students' basic understanding of classical control theory to introduce them to the design of control systems. Students' knowledge and understanding of linear systems is firstly refreshed and expanded to enable them to analyse unfamiliar control systems using analytical techniques and computer tools. Students are then introduced to proportional-integral-differential control systems and their implementation. The principles of digital control systems and their analysis are introduced, supported by a number of case studies from modern industrial practice.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;
- Appreciate the modern industrial practice in the implementation of control systems in the automotive, aerospace and process engineering industries.
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 |
| Laboratory | 4 | 3.00 | 12.00 |
| Lecture | 20 | 1.00 | 20.00 |
| Private study hours | 68.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 32.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
40 hours reading per lecture (2 hours per lecture);10 hours preparing laboratory sessions;
18 hours on example sheets and preparing for exam questions.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students' knowledge and understanding will be monitored during laboratory classes.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Practical | Laboratory Work | 30.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 30.00 | |
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) | 2 hr | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 70.00 | |
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: 07/05/2010
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