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ELFT2400 Introduction to control systems Course description

Course name in Norwegian
Kybernetikk
Study programme
Bachelor’s Programme in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mechanical Engineering
Weight
10.0 ECTS
Year of study
2022/2023
Curriculum
SPRING 2023
Schedule
Course history

Introduction

20 A4 pages with self-written notes.A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator's internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out.

Recommended preliminary courses

Builds on ELI2300 Dynamic Systems

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have achieved the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:;

Knowledge;

After completing the;course;the student has basic knowledge in control systems, including:;;

  • systems represented as differential equations, state-space models and transfer functions;
  • linearization of nonlinear systems;
  • block diagrams and block diagram algebra;
  • basic principles of;numerical;simulation;
  • stability of feedback systems;
  • basic understanding of PID controllers, including;controller tuning with experimental and frequency response methods.;;
  • impact of time-delays on the stability of control systems;
  • designing of first order lead and lag controllers;
  • feedforward control and cascade control
  • observability and controllability in linear systems;
  • basic understanding of multivariable control techniques;
  • basic understanding of state estimation and observers;;

Skills;

The student is capable of:;

  • analyzing simple control systems with regards to stability;and performance;
  • designing controllers;and state estimators;
  • carrying out numerical simulations of;control systems;

General competence;

The student:;

  • has an overall, detailed understanding of;control systems;;
  • Is able to;communicate; aspects;of control systems;to other colleagues and;non expert;persons;

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments.

Course requirements

One internal examiner. External examiners are used regularly.

Assessment

The course builds on MEK1000 Mathematics 1000, KJPE1300 General Chemistry and KJM1500 Physical Chemistry.

Permitted exam materials and equipment

A handheld calculator that cannot be used for wireless communication or to perform symbolic calculations. If the calculator’s internal memory can store data, the memory must be deleted before the exam. Random checks may be carried out

Grading scale

Grade scale A-F.

Examiners

One examiner. The course may be selected for grading by external examiners.