2017/18 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 2017/18
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 analytically investigate control systems and simulate them using computer tools.Students have the opportunity to design and evaluate PID and compensator-based controllers using several analytical techniques. 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 design and 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
- System modelling through transfer functions and state-spate equations
- Evaluation of system performance through its step response
- Analysis and design of controllers (for eg., PD, PI and PID controllers) using root locus design method
- Analysis and design of controllers using the phase-lead and phase lag compensation methods based on the concepts of phase margin and crossover frequency, and the plant’s open loop frequency response
- Introduction to digital control and comparison between discrete and continuous time controllers
- Introduction to discrete signals and the z-transforms
- Analysis, design and evaluation of the transient performance of discrete-time control systems
- Implementation of computer-based 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 | 3 | 1.00 | 3.00 |
| Private study hours | 114.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 36.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
- Reading lecture notes and textbook(s)- Practising lab assignments for the in-course assessments
- Practising all assessed and non-assessed tutorial questions
- Practising exam questions and revision
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Test 1 | 15.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Assessed Tutorial 1 | 5.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Test 2 | 15.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Assessed Tutorial 2 | 5.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 40.00 | |
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Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3 hr | 60.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 60.00 | |
Re-sits for ELEC modules are subject to the rules in the School’s Code of Practice on Assessment. Students should be aware that, for some modules, a re-sit may only be conducted on an internal basis (with tuition) in the next academic session.
Reading list
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