Control Engineering
Overview
This unit of study aims to introduce you to the basics of classical control engineering relating to the identification of transfer functions and the analysis of the performance of linear time-invariant system confined to both a single input and output.
Requisites
26-May-2024
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Calculate and interpret transfer functions from response-data for systems having a single input and output (K1, K2, K3, K6, S1, S2)
- Identify the operational behaviour of linear time-invariant systems (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
- Apply classical linear control theory in designing systems and improving steady state and dynamic performance (K1, K2, K3, K6, S1, S2, S3, A2)
- Apply software tools for simulating and analysing dynamics (K1, K2, K3, S1, S2)
- Appreciate and assess the hardware components of a control system such as sensors, actuators, and controllers (A4, K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3)
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of weeks | Total (number of hours) |
---|---|---|---|
On-campus Lecture | 2.00 | 3 weeks | 6 |
Online Lecture | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
On-campus Class | 1.00 | 11 weeks | 11 |
On-campus Lab | 2.00 | 12 weeks | 24 |
Unspecified Activities Independent Learning | 7.08 | 12 weeks | 85 |
TOTAL | 150 |
Assessment
Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
---|---|---|---|
Final-Semester Test | Individual | 20 - 40% | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Quiz | Individual | 5 - 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Quiz | Individual | 5 - 15% | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Quiz | Individual | 10 - 20% | 1,2,3,4 |
Online Quizzes | Individual | 10 - 20% | 5 |
Practical Assignment | Group | 15 - 25% | 4,5 |
Content
Modelling and performance of control systems
- Overview of on/off and continuous control of mechanical, thermal and chemical systems
- Physical relationships of basic components
- Transfer functions
- Block diagrams and their reduction
- Overall system transfer function
Fluid power control
- Hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuit design
- Design of on/off and electro-hydraulic systems
- Dynamic characteristics
Dynamic response
- Time response - classical solution and Laplace transforms; transient response and steady-state error
- Frequency response - Bode diagrams
- Stability analysis in time and frequency domain
Experimental methods
- Determination of transfer functions and stability
- Design and compensation
- Improve steady state and dynamic performance using compensation techniques
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•   Graduate Attribute – Teamwork Skills: Teamwork roles and processes
•   Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Information literacy
•   Graduate Attribute – Digital Literacies: Technical literacy
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.