ELFT2400 Introduction to control systems Course description

The course provides basic knowledge and an introduction to control systems

Builds on ELI2300 Dynamic Systems

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 

Lectures, exercises and laboratory assignments.

The following coursework is compulsory and must be approved before the student can sit the exam:

• Four compulsory exercises with submission, estimated time 4 hours each
• Four compulsory lab assignment with report, estimated time 4 hours each

Individual written exam, 3 hours

The exam result can be appealed.

In the event of a resit or rescheduled exam, an oral examination may be used instead. In case an oral exam is used, the examination result cannot be appealed.

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

Grade scale A-F.

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