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Module Title |
Fundamentals of Control
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Module Code |
MM353
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School |
School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
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Online Module Resources
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| Module Co-ordinator | Dr Harry Esmonde | Office Number | S373 |
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Level |
3
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Credit Rating |
5
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Pre-requisite |
None
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Co-requisite |
None
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Module Aims
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7 To provide the student with an introduction to basic principles of linear control systems.
7 To understand the purpose of feedback control.
7 To understand the concept of stability and the methods used to determine stability level in closed loop systems.
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Learning Outcomes
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Having successfully completed this module the students will:
7 Understand the fundamentals of control systems and their importance.
7 Identify the basic components of control systems and system types.
7 Be familiar with the advantages and disadvantages of open and closed loop systems
7 Be able to analyse and design feedback systems
7 Understand the concept of stability..
7 Be capable of analysing systems using root locus techniques
7 Be familiar with Nyquist and Bode frequency analysis techniques.
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Indicative Time Allowances
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Hours
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Lectures |
24
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Tutorials |
12
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Laboratories |
9
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Seminars |
0
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Independent Learning Time |
30
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Total |
75
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Placements |
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NOTE
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Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.
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Indicative Syllabus
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¿ Open and Closed Loop systems.
¿ Modelling of physical systems
¿ Laplace transform and transfer functions.
¿ Dynamic behaviour of second order systems.
¿ Feedback systems analysis: stability analysis, time domain, frequency domain, steady state error.
¿ Feedback system design: root locus diagram; proportional, integral, derivation of rate feedback control; phase compensation.
¿ Use of Bode and Nyquist techniques for control system analysis.
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| Assessment | | Continuous Assessment | 20% | Examination Weight | 80% |
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Indicative Reading List
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Essential:
Dorf F Modern Control Systems
Schwarzenbach, S., essentials of Control, Longman, 1996
Kuo, B.C., Automatic Control Systems, Prentice-Hall, 1995
Bolton, W. Mechatronics - Electronic control systems in Mechanical Engineering, Longman, 1995.
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Programme or List of Programmes
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| BME | BEng Manufacturing Engineering &Business |
| CAM | BEng C.A. Mechanical & Manufacturing Eng |
| MEDM | B.Eng. in Medical Mechanical Engineering |
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