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Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title System Dynamics and Control
Module Code EE504
School School of Electronic Engineering
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Module TeacherAnthony Holohan
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 7.5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description
Modern control system design techniques are finding application in many areas - industrial processes, transport, communication, and so on. Dealing in a formal way with the complexity of system control has long been a research challenge in engineering. Completing a design that is robust in the face of uncertainty is another. The module will lead off with a treatment of linear dynamics and control. This may be of value to students taking other modules such as DSP and Intelligent systems. Non-linear and robust control techniques for control will be presented in the second part of the module.

Learning Outcomes
1. Quantify the advantages and disadvantages of feedback control.
2. Evaluate control systems.
3. Design control systems.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture36Lecture
Independent learning time152Study
Total Workload: 188

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities
Review:.
Review of tarnsform theory. Review of linear algebra. Review of linear system theory and control..

Robust control theory:.
Stability theory. The Youla parameterization.Controllability and observability. Feedback linearisation. Benefits and costs of feedback, system and signal uncertainty, fundamental limitations..

Controller design:.
Two-norm and infinity-norm design. Design bynumerical optimization. Some open research problems in control theory..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment25% Examination Weight75%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
Computerised test/examTake-home assingments25%n/a
Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1
Indicative Reading List
  • John C. Doyle, Bruce A. Francis, Allen R. Tannenbaum: 1992, Feedback Control Theory, Macmillan,
  • Thomas Kailath: 1980, Linear Systems, Prentice Hall,
Other Resources
None
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Programme or List of Programmes
MEVMEng in Mechatronic Engineering
Timetable this semester: Timetable for EE504
Date of Last Revision04-DEC-08
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