NG3H235 - Control 13 Sep 2016 - 31 Aug 2022 | Version 3
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NG3H235 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Control | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science | ||
| Faculty Group: | Engineering | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Aeronautical Engineering | ||
| Module Leader: | |||
| Module Team: | Iano Premier | ||
| First Intended Intake: | NOV 2015 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 10 | Credit Level: | 6 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100190 - mechanical engineering | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 3 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 13 Sep 2016 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2022 |
Module Aims
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
use methods and tools for the analysis and design of closed loop control systems.
understand and apply a number of abstraction and simulation techniques useful to dynamic control systems.
Content Summary
Frequency domain: Bode, Nichols and Nyquist domain analysis and synthesis, frequency domain compensation design.
s-plane: Root locus and root contour analysis and synthesis, including the Rules of Evans.
z-plane: Sample data systems, ADDA, z and pulse transforms, digital controllers
Gain scheduling adaptive control in s and z-planes
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Independent Study | 15 |
| Directed Study | 56 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 3 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 2 |
| Demonstration | 1 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Seminar | 2 |
| Lecture | 13 |
| Total Hours Selected | 100 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | demonstrate an ability to critically analyse and evaluate moderately complex control engineering systems |
| LO2 | demonstrate an ability to synthesise and critically evaluate control strategies and systems from data and conceptual information |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | Examination | 120 | N/A | 70 | No | 40 |
| Written Assignment (CW) | Report (CW) 1 | an assignment to apply different theoretical techniques to solve and analyse a non-linear system | 0 | 1000 | 30 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Written Examination - Closed Book (Unseen) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Report (CW) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |