Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the project module Instrumentation on the 3rd semester or similar.

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