Course Details
Course Information Package
Course Unit Title | ANALYSIS AND DESIGN OF MECHANICAL CONTROL SYSTEMS | ||||||||||
Course Unit Code | AMEM327 | ||||||||||
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Number of ECTS credits allocated | 6 | ||||||||||
Learning Outcomes of the course unit | By the end of the course, the students should be able to:
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Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face | ||||||||||
Prerequisites | AMAT314 | Co-requisites | NONE | ||||||||
Recommended optional program components | NONE | ||||||||||
Course Contents | � Introduction: list the goals of control systems, define a model, distinguish inputs and output, plant and process, open and closed loop system, transducer and actuator, list common control systems.
� Mathematical modelling of systems in classic control: describe the modelling process, apply Laplace and Inverse Laplace transforms, partial fraction expansions, explain the concept of transfer function, distinguish system classes according to their time dependence, linearity, memory, Apply linearization to non-linear systems.
� Time response: Transient and steady state response: explain how poles and zeroes are controlling the response of systems, describe the response of first , second and higher order systems, explain parameters of Second-Order Systems like: Natural Frequency and Damping Ratio.
� Reduction of multiple systems: explain the concept and uses of block diagrams, apply block diagrams to cascade, parallel and feedback applications, explain the concept of feedback systems.
� Analysis of stability in systems: define stability of a system, apply the Ruth- Hurwitz stability criterion to determine the stability of a system.
� Accuracy: Steady state errors: explain the concept of steady state error, compute the steady state error for systems with disturbances.
� The use of root locus: explain the root locus methodology, sketch the root locus of a system.
� Frequency domain analysis: sketch the Bode plot of a system, compute the gain and phase margin of a system
� Automation: demonstrate an ability to perform design for automation and processes, describe cells and robots.
� Laboratory work, where students can apply their gained knowledge and evaluate practical problems for better comprehension
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods | The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks. Furthermore theoretical principles are explained by means of specific examples and solution of specific problems.
Lectures are supplemented with laboratory work carried out with the supervision of a lab assistant. Here a demonstration of actual experimental problems takes place. Additionally, during laboratory sessions, students apply their gained knowledge and identify the principles taught in the lecture sessions.
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Language of instruction | English | ||||||||||
Work placement(s) | NO |