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ECE4032 - Advanced control

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Engineering

Organisational Unit

Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

Coordinator(s)

Dr Edwin Tan Chee Pin (Malaysia)

Offered

Malaysia

Second semester 2016 (Day)

Synopsis

This unit aims to firstly develop an understanding of key features of methods for mathematically modelling various categories of dynamical systems in terms of sets of dynamic and algebraic equations, ranging from engineering to biomedical systems. Secondly, students are shown how to write algorithms for efficient numerical solution of these equations. Computer-aided control systems design using optimal and robust control methods is then covered. Thirdly, students are introduced to Lyapunov and function analytic techniques for nonlinear systems stability analysis, and to nonlinear control design methods including feedback linearisation, sliding mode and passivity-based control techniques.

Outcomes

To:

understand the role of control and automation in modern society
understand modelling and simulation of typical industrial and process control systems
understand optimal and robust control design techniques for linear multivariable systems
have knowledge and skills to obtain solutions to real world non-linear control problems
be able to perform numerical simulations of dynamical engineering systems
be able to use optimization methods to systemically design controllers for linear multivariable dynamical systems
be able to analyse stability of nonlinear systems
be able to design controllers for nonlinear systems using feedback linearization, sliding mode and passivity based control techniques
have an appreciation of the role of automation in society
have confidence in identifying new engineering problems and formulating original solutions

Assessment

Continuous assessment: 30%
Examination (3 hours): 70%.
Students are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component (assignments, tests, mid-semester exams, laboratory reports) and at least 45% in the final examination component and an overall mark of 50% to achieve a pass grade in the unit. Students failing to achieve this requirement will be given a maximum of 45% in the unit.

Workload requirements

2 hours lectures, 3 hours laboratory and practice classes and 7 hours private study per week

Chief examiner(s)

Prof Tom Drummond

Prerequisites

ECE2031 and (ECE3062 or ECE3031)

Prohibitions

ECE4302, ECE5032, ECE5302