Prerequisite/Recommended prerequisite for
participation in the module
The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module
Instrumentation on the 3rd semester or similar.
Content, progress and pedagogy of the
module
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- Have insight of transfer functions described via the Laplace
formulation, including feature analysis, such as poles, zeros, and
analogue/digital implementation
- Have the insight of first-principle modelling and verification
by experiments
- Be able to linearize non-linear system models in order to
approximate them by linear models
- Have insight into real-time aspects in relation to digital
systems communicating with other analogue and/or digital
systems
Skills
- Be able to analyse and select methods for modelling of physical
systems, such as electric, electro-mechanical, thermal and fluid
dynamical systems, or power electronic systems at a level where the
resulting models can be utilized in a control system design
- Be able to set up a specific goal for the project
- Be able to apply selected modeling techniques for modeling
dynamic systems and simulating them
- Be able to analyse the open-loop and closed-loop system
features and specify system performances in transfer function
descriptions
- Be able to apply basic linear control techniques for analysis
and design of a control system based on a given specification
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Competences
- Be able to apply different modelling techniques to illustrate
dynamic system’s features and performance for control design
purpose
- Be able to simulate the obtained mathematical model by
employing some simulation tools, such as Matlab/Simulink.
- Be able to analyse, design and implement a control solution for
a given specific regulation problem, by using fundamental control
theories
- Have gained ability to participate in a professional and
interdisciplinary cooperation within the control area
Type of instruction
Project based, project organised project work in groups where
the solution emerges as an iterative process with reflections on
set sub-goals and analyses, and where the personal collaboration
skills and tolerance and robustness towards others' inputs are
strengthened through the group collaboration. The project may be
discipline-oriented, interdisciplinary or part of a
multidisciplinary project, depending on project choice.
Extent and expected workload
Since it is a 15 ECTS project module, the work load is expected
to be 450 hours for the student.
Exam
Exams
Name of exam | Control Systems |
Type of exam | Oral exam based on a project
Oral examination with internal adjudicator based on a presentation
seminar and project report. |
ECTS | 15 |
Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
Type of grading | Internal examination |
Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination
Policies and Procedures |