ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEMS
MEC5AVC
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will learn and apply control theories and tools to a variety of advanced control systems. Students will cover both theory, analysis and implementation arange of concepts relating to controller design (e.g. PID), controller stability, digital controller pole placement, frequency response, state space models, feedback and state observers.
SchoolSchool Engineering&Mathematical Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students must be admitted in SMENE or SMENEB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Intelligent Control Systems | Recommended | Silva, A. 2016 | NY Research Press |
| Readings | Advanced Control for Constrained Processes and Systems | Recommended | Garelli, W. 2011 | IET |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Apply mathematical models, techniques and tools to the investigation, design and implementation of advanced control systems.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshop, project
02. Describe concepts, processes and tools related to digital control.
- Activities:
- Lectures, workshop
03. Use MATLAB to analyze the properties, characteristics and stability of control systems.
- Activities:
- Workshop, project
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Laboratory Class
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour exam (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two Individual Laboratory Reports (500 words each) | 1000 words total equivalent | 15 | 01 |
| Two Group Case Study Reports (500 words per student per report) | 1000 words total equivalent | 15 | 02 |
| A group project performing analysis, synthesis and evaluation of a control system (2000 words equiv) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |
Melbourne, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorRobert Ross
Class requirements
Lecture
Week:
31
-
43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 31 to week 43
and delivered via blended.
Laboratory Class
Week:
32
-
43
One 2.0 hours laboratory class per week
on weekdays
during the day
from week 32 to week 43
and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour exam (2000 words equivalent) | 40 | 01, 02, 03 | |
| Two Individual Laboratory Reports (500 words each) | 1000 words total equivalent | 15 | 01 |
| Two Group Case Study Reports (500 words per student per report) | 1000 words total equivalent | 15 | 02 |
| A group project performing analysis, synthesis and evaluation of a control system (2000 words equiv) | 30 | 01, 02, 03 |