Introduction to Control Systems

Unit code: NEE3201 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
NEE2201 - Linear Systems with Matlab Applications; or
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit introduces feedback problems and their solutions. These are low sensitivity design, dynamic characteristics and closed-loop stability, Routh-Hurwitz stability tests, on closed-loop transfer functions, Root locus, frequency response and their interpretations in terms of relative stability and dynamic performance will be treated. Proportional (P), Proportional and Integral (PI), Proportional, Integral and Derivative (PID) controllers, lead, lag and lag-lead compensators will be introduced. Time domain and frequency domain design of lead, lag and lag-lead compensators will be emphasized. The unit also covers state-space models and state-space and transfer function models conversion.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Articulate and differentiate the purposes and requirements of open-loop and closed-loop control systems;
  2. Compute an overall transfer function using Mason's Gain Formula and Block Diagram Reduction, as well as apply Routh-Hurwitz test on closed-loop control systems;
  3. Exhibit the ability to perform elementary time-domain and frequency-domain analyses of simple control systems;
  4. Analyse the relative stability and performance of Linear Time Invariant Single Input Single Output (LTI SISO) systems by using Root-locus technique and Bode diagram; and
  5. Design P, PI, PID controllers, lead, lag, lag-lead compensators to meet time-domain and frequency-domain specifications of LTI SISO closed-loop systems.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Laboratory Work
|
Grade: 45%
Lab Reports (3 x 15% each)
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: 55%
Three Tests (Test 1 20%, 1 Hour; Test 2, 20%, 1 Hour; Test 3,15%, 45 Minutes)

Required reading

RECOMMENDED TEXTS: Dorf, R. C. & Bishop, R.H. (2017). Modern control systems (13th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Nise, N. (2019).Control systems engineering (8th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
NHEE | Bachelor honours degree | Duration: 4 years

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