Control Systems

This subject is not offered in 2013.

Estimated total time commitment of 120 hours per semester

Prerequisite for this subject is:

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Anti-requisites for this subject are:

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This subject provides an introduction to automatic control systems with an emphasis on classical (i.e. frequency domain) techniques for the design of feedback compensators for single-input-single-output (SISO) systems. In particular, students will study topics including:

• Modelling for control and the structure, stability, performance and robustness of feedback systems;
• Frequency-domain design - Nyquist and Bode plots, gain and phase margins, loop-shaping with proportional- integral- lead- and lag-compensators, loop delays, and fundamental limitations in SISO control system design; and
• Actuator constraints and anti-windup compensation.

This material will be complemented by the use of software tools (e.g. MATLAB/Simulink) for computation and simulation, and exposure to operational control systems in the laboratory.

On completing this subject the student should be able to:

• Qualitatively and quantitatively describe the benefits of feedback in engineering systems;
• Apply fundamental frequency-domain techniques in the analysis and design of linear feedback control systems, as they arise in a variety of contexts;
• Use software tools to simulate and design the linear behaviour of automatic control systems.

• One written examination, not exceeding three hours at the end of semester, worth 70% (must pass written exam to pass subject);
• Continuous assessment of submitted project work, not exceeding 20 pages over the semester, worth 20%;and
• A one-hour mid-semester test, worth 10%

TBA

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals
• In-depth technical competence in at least one engineering discipline
• Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution
• Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance
• Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning
• Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large

Credit may not be obtained for both:

• ELEN30001(431-324)Control1(classical control)and ELEN90055 Control Systems
• MCEN30008 Control Systems1 and ELEN90055 Control Systems