Content, progress and pedagogy of the module

Learning objectives

Knowledge

• Have knowledge about modelling of fundamental mechanical, electrical and/or thermal systems
• Have obtained comprehension of classic fundamental control theory
• Have knowledge and experience within laboratory work on control of an energy conversion system

Skills

• Be able to set up dynamic models of an energy conversion system and be able to implement these models in a simulation tool
• Be able to set up specifications for a control system taking the system characteristics and limitations into account
• Be able to set up a specific goal for the project
• Be able to apply fundamental control theory to design and dimension a controller and evaluate its applicability
• Have knowledge about practical implementation of a controller and have understanding of the instrumentation for measuring the system conditions
• Be able to evaluate gained theoretical results and  results from experiments based on laboratory work

Competences

• Be able to translate the academic knowledge and skills within fundamental classic control theory to practical problems
• Be able to engage in disciplinary and interdisciplinary cooperation within the energy control theory area related to energy systems

Type of instruction

Problem-based project-organised work in groups, where the solution emerges as an iterative process with reflections on the set sub-goals and analyses, and where personal collaboration skills and tolerance and robustness towards others' inputs are strengthened through group collaboration.

The project can also be a part of a so-called LeadENG project also in cooperation with industry, where several project groups from more departments are participating, each doing their part of the large project to find a total solution.

Project work including supervision may be supplemented with lectures, workshops, presentation seminars, consultant meetings regarding PBL content, laboratory tests, etc.

Extent and expected workload

It is a 5 ECTS project work, and the student workload is expected to be 450 hours.

Exam

Exams