MEC4418

Control systems (6 points)

(ENG)

Leader: J S Stecki

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2003 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2003 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2004 (Day)

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 (2 hours): 65% + Test: 15% + Design assignment: 20%

Contact Hours: 22 lectures, 22 tutorial/laboratory hours

Prerequisites: MEC3462