MEC4418

Control systems

(ENG)

J S Stecki

6 points + 22 lectures, 10 tutorials and 12 hours of laboratory classes + First or second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: (recommended) MEC3402 or MEC3462 + Prohibition: MEC4410

Synopsis: Strategies for control. Improving system response. Steady-state errors in automatic control systems. Controllers and compensators. Open-loop frequency response and root locus techniques and their use in correcting system behaviour. Stability, controllability and observability of proposed control system. Digital simulation (Vissim). Introduction to intelligent control and digital control technology.

Assessment: Examination (final): 65% + Test: 15% + Design assignment: 20%