Unit name | Systems and Control Engineering 4 |
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Unit code | MENGM5012 |
Credit points | 10 |
Level of study | M/7 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
Unit director | Professor. Herrmann |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites | |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | School of Engineering Mathematics and Technology |
Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This course extends the students' knowledge of Systems and Control Engineering by introducing the main concepts of linear multivariable system dynamics and control, and by introducing the stability and control of nonlinear systems. The syllabus includes continuous and discrete-time multivariable system dynamics; control of continuous and discrete-time multivariable systems; an introduction to nonlinear systems, Lyapunov stability methods and control of nonlinear systems.
Aims:
This course forms the year four option on Systems and Control Engineering, with approximately 14 lectures in Multivariable Control (MC) and 8 lectures in Nonlinear Control Systems (NC).
The aim of this course is to:
By the end of the course, students should be able to:
For Multivariable Control (MC):
For Nonlinear Systems (NC):
Students receive 2 one-hour lectures each week, for approximately 12 weeks. In addition, they are expected to consolidate and enhance lecture material by approximately 75 hours of private study (for lecture notes and example sheets). Handouts are given throughout the course, including syllabus details, submersible vehicle control simulations, aide memoirs, etc. Lectures adopt a varied style of OHP notes, computer-projected simulations and discussions of background material and practical applications, e.g. robotics. Examples are given, covering a range of engineering applications.
2 hour examination in January(3 questions out of 4)
This course forms the year four option on Systems and Control Engineering, with approximately 14 lectures in Multivariable Control (MC) and 8 lectures in Nonlinear Control Systems (NC).
The aim of this course is to: