CE269-5-PT-CA:
Control theory and practice
2020/21
Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (School of)
Colchester Campus & Apprenticeship Location
Spring Special
Undergraduate: Level 5
Current
Sunday 17 January 2021
Friday 26 March 2021
15
29 July 2020
Requisites for this module
CE142
CE262
(none)
(none)
(none)
This module is to introduce the fundamental knowledge of modern control theory to solve the complex control problems. It focuses on theories and techniques in both time and frequency domain for linear control systems. It includes dynamic system modelling, MATLAB simulation, stability analysis, controller design, and optimal state controllers and observers.
This module presents a control engineering methodology that, while based on mathematical fundamentals, stresses physical system modeling and practical control system designs with realistic system specifications.
This module aims to introduce the fundamentals of complex control theory focussing on time and frequency domains for linear control systems.
On completion of this module the student should have the ability to:
1. Demonstrate a broad understanding of the basic theory underpinning advanced control design strategies.
2. Assess the appropriateness of various control strategies to analyse the system behaviour.
3. Investigate the robustness of control system design and evaluate their effectiveness through stability analysis.
4. Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the use of software tools for the modelling, design and characterisation of control systems.
Syllabus Outline
The topics covered in the control part include:
* Control System Characteristics
* Mathematical Modelling
* Stability
* Analysis Methods (Root Locus, Frequency Response, Time Domain)
* Compensator and Controller Design
* Digital Control Systems
* State-Space Representation
* Observability, Controllability
* Robust Systems
20 hours Lectures and 20 hours labs
- Nise, Norman S. (2017) Nise's control systems engineering, Hoboken, New Jersey: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
- Femmam, Smain. (2017) Signals and Control Systems: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
- Lay, David; Lay, Steven; McDonald, Judi. (2015-02-25) Linear Algebra and Its Applications: Pearson Education (US).
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Progress Test - Wk 21 |
|
20% |
| Coursework |
Assignment |
|
80% |
| Exam |
Main exam: 180 minutes during Summer (Main Period)
|
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Anirban Chowdhury, email: a.chowdhury@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Anirban Chowdhury, Dr Ali Kafash Hoshiar
School office, email: csee-schooloffice (non-Essex users should add @essex.ac.uk to create full e-mail address), Telephone 01206 872770
No
No
No
No external examiner information available for this module.
Available via Moodle
Of 330 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
330 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
Disclaimer: The University makes every effort to ensure that this information on its Module Directory is accurate and up-to-date. Exceptionally it can
be necessary to make changes, for example to programmes, modules, facilities or fees. Examples of such reasons might include a change of law or regulatory requirements,
industrial action, lack of demand, departure of key personnel, change in government policy, or withdrawal/reduction of funding. Changes to modules may for example consist
of variations to the content and method of delivery or assessment of modules and other services, to discontinue modules and other services and to merge or combine modules.
The University will endeavour to keep such changes to a minimum, and will also keep students informed appropriately by updating our programme specifications and module directory.
The full Procedures, Rules and Regulations of the University governing how it operates are set out in the Charter, Statutes and Ordinances and in the University Regulations, Policy and Procedures.