Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

The module is based on knowledge achieved in the module Fundamental control theory or similar.

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about digital state space models and representation of systems on state space format
• Have knowledge about canonical forms and their connection with transfer functions
• Have knowledge about the systems behaviour and stability properties seen in relation to the eigenvalues of the system
• Have knowledge about controllability and observability
• Have knowledge about pole placement and state observer design
• Have knowledge about sampling and reconstruction of time continuous digital signals
• Have knowledge about methods for analysis of discrete-time signals and systems using the Z-transform
• Have knowledge about methods for design of discrete-time controllers
• Have knowledge about methods for discretization of continuous time controllers

Skills

• Be able to model linear time invariant continuous systems using state space representation via digital calculation tools
• Be able to solve state space equations and be able to analyse responses and stability properties using state space models
• Be able to design state space controllers and observers for a time continuous system
• Be able to model and analyse both open loop and closed loop discrete time systems
• Be able to select a sampling time in digital control
• Be able to formulate specifications for a closed loop system and be able to select a suitable discrete time controller
• Be able to design a discrete time controller in the  Z-domain
• Be able to use methods for discretization of a digital continuous time controller and be able to evaluate the usefulness of the obtained discrete controller
• Have understanding of the practical implementation of digital discrete time controllers

Competences

• Be able to handle development oriented situations related to digital state space control and discrete time control
• Be able to enter into an academic and interdisciplinary cooperation in digital state space control and discrete time control
• Be able to identify own learning needs and structure own learning related to digital state space control and discrete time control

Type of instruction

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 re-flection:

• lectures
• class teaching
• project work
• workshops
• exercises (individually and in groups)
• teacher feedback
• professional reflection
• portfolio work
• laboratory work
• E-learning

Extent and expected workload

Since it is a 5 ECTS course, the work load is expected to be 150 hours for the student.

Exam

Exams