NG2S231 - Control and Instrumentation 01 Apr 2025 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 6
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG2S231 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Control and Instrumentation | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | Selim Tudgey | ||
| Module Team: | Meinwen Taylor | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 6 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Apr 2025 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
• assess the static and dynamic behaviours of instrumentation and control systems through basic analytical approaches and control theory in time and frequency domains.
• understand and discuss the response of linear dynamic instrumentation and control systems
• understanding of the basic principles of linear closed loop control and employ basic design strategies.
Content Summary
• The underlying principle and specification of a number of common sensors and transducers, their selection for given applications, with attention to e.g. linearity, static sensitivity, drift, hysteresis and importance of dynamic behaviour.
• Modelling - mechanical, electrical/electronic, hydraulic and thermal systems and the development of a limited 'toolbox' of models to aid the development of instrumentation and control system learning.
• Instrumentation systems and their dynamics - focusing on zero, first and second order systems, with limited investigation of higher order systems.
• A systems approach - appreciation of the use of block diagram representation to represent a measuring system and knowledge of the appropriate terms.
• The principle of operation of common signal conditioning devices, with simple circuit design for e.g. gain and span, attenuation, bridge circuits, line drivers, current loop.
• Time and frequency domain performance analysis - implications for instrumentation and measurement, and control systems. Exemplar systems will illustrate where time and frequency domains have relevance.
• Sampled systems and interfacing.
• The use of transfer functions and SISO system block diagram algebra in time domain and Laplace form, particularly to determine closed loop transfer functions.
• Definitions associated with automatic control, limited to SISO systems.
• The elements of basic control systems which incorporate feedback, their function and typical implementations and the behavior of such elements.
• Modelling first and second order control systems for process and closed loop control for process, manufacturing and other applications.
• Control system responses and the concept of transient and steady state response of a control system.
• The design and analysis of simple control systems, focusing on velocity feedback, P-only, P+I, P+D and P+I+D control.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 24 |
| Tutorial | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 12 |
| Directed Study | 122 |
| Independent Study | 30 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Select and specify transducers for a given application and use it in the full knowledge of its static and dynamic limitations and critically evaluate results |
| LO2 | Demonstrate a detailed knowledge of and understanding of widely used control strategies in the application of SISO control and instrumentation system |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Report 1 | Part A: Static and dynamic | 0 | 3000 | 40 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | esnytjy | 180 | N/A | 60 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Report 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✔ | |