Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved when studying courses on
Non-linear control theory and multi-variable control.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have comprehension of the fundamental concepts, terms and
methods used within fault tolerant control
- Have comprehension of failure mode and effect analysis
(FMEA)
- Have comprehension of modelling faults in dynamic systems and
closed loop control systems
- Have comprehension of analytical redundancy
- Have knowledge about statistical fault detection including
cumulative sum and generalised likelihood tests
- Have comprehension of residual generation for detection and
isolation and decision ruling
- Have comprehension of fault detection using both observers and
parity methods
Skills
- Be able to use analyse fault development and mitigation
approaches
- Be able to list considered faults, how they propagate through
the system and assess their severity and occurrence likelihood
- Be able to design fault detection observers
- Be able to design fault detection with parity equations
- Be able to design a FDI observer for unknown inputs
- Be able to develop fault tolerant strategies for ensuring the
continuation of the system in the presence of faults
- Be able to design both passive and active fault tolerant
controller for continuous systems
Competences
- Be able to account for the considerations involved in the
process of formulating and solving fault tolerant control problems,
choosing suited approaches and implementing it in practice
- Be able to develop fault detection and isolation (FDI)
algorithms
Type of instruction
The form(s) of teaching will be determined and described in
connection with the planning of the semester. The description will
account for the form(s) of teaching and may be accompanied by an
elaboration of the roles of the participants. The programme is
based on a combination of academic, problem oriented and
interdisciplinary approaches and organised based on the following
types of instruction that combine skills and reflection: - lectures
- project work - workshops - exercises (individually and in groups)
- teacher feedback - reflection - portfolio work - study circle -
self-study
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 5 ECTS course module, the work load is expected to
be 150 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Fault Tolerant Control |
Type of exam | Written examination |
ECTS | 5 |
Permitted aids | With certain aids, see list below
Unless otherwise stated in the course description in Moodle, it is
permitted to bring all kinds of (engineering) aids including books,
notes and advanced calculators. If the student brings a computer,
it is not permitted to have access to the Internet and the teaching
materials from Moodle must therefore be down loaded in advance on
the computer. It is emphasized that no form of electronic
communication must take place. |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | As stated in the Joint Programme Regulations.
http://www.engineering.aau.dk/uddannelse/studieadministration/ |