Programme of Study: MSc. In Electrical Engineering
Course: EE 461-Discrete Time Control Systems
Lecturer: Dr. Tassos Andronikou
Semester: SPRING 2007
1. Course Description:
Discrete systems, Z-transform, Digital controllers, Stability analysis of discrete
systems, Design of discrete systems, Introduction to state space representation of
discrete systems.
2. Course Objectives:
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Understanding of discrete control systems.
Knowledge of z-transform and its properties.
Ability to apply z-transform technique to solve difference equations.
Knowledge of digital controllers and their properties.
Ability to design digital controllers to satisfy given design specs.
Ability to design discrete time control systems to satisfy given design specs.
Knowledge of introductory concepts of discrete time state space.
3. Topics Covered:
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b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
Introduction to discrete systems
Z-transform; definition, properties, solution of difference equations
Digital controllers, definition and properties
Design of digital controllers
Stability analysis of discrete systems
Design of discrete time control systems
Introduction to state space representation of digital systems
4. Class Schedule:
Number of Sessions per week:
4
Duration of each session:
60 minutes
5. Assessment: Coursework:40% and Final Exam :60%
6. Coursework and Grading System:
Test 1 (50%): On subject taught by second week of March 2007.
Test 2 (50%): On subject taught by third week of April 2007.
Note: Above dates are likely to change slightly. More tests and assignments may be set.
7. Prerequisites: EE460
8.Text and Materials: K. Ogata: “Discrete Control Systems”, Prentice Hall
TEXTBOOKS:
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1/ Modern Control Systems, by Richard C. Dorf, Robert H Bishop, Pearson Education; 10
edition (2004).
2/ Discrete-Time Control Systems, by K. Ogata, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall (1995)
References:
1/ Modern Control Engineering, by K. Ogata, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall (2002).
2/ Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, by Gene F. Franklin, David J. Powell, Michael L.
Workman, Prentice Hall; 3rd edition (1997)
3/ Continous and Discrete Control Systems with CD-ROM, by John F. Dorsey, McGraw-Hill
Science/Engineering/Math (2001).
4/ Discrete Time and Continuous-Time Linear Systems, by R.J. Mayhan, Addison-Wesley (1984)
Programme of Study: MSc. In Electrical Engineering
Course: EE 462 - Modern Control Systems
Lecturer: Dr. Tassos Andronikou
Semester: SPRING 2007
1. Course Description:
Introduction to linear operators and linear space, state variable description of
systems, solutions of time varying and time-invariant cases, controllability and
observability of linear dynamic systems, irreducible realizations of transfer function
matrices, state variable feedback and observers, stability of linear systems using
Lyapanov’s technique, design of linear systems using state and output feedback
2. Course Objectives:
i)
To acquire an understanding of applications of linear algebra and matrix
theory in modern control theory.
ii)
To acquire an understanding of state-space approach to analysis and design
of linear, time-invariant systems.
iii)
To acquire an understanding of state-space extended approach to analysis
and design of non-linear, time varying systems.
iv)
To acquire an understanding of the computer analysis of state-space method
using MATLAB.
v)
To acquire an understanding of applications of state-space method in system
simulation and design using pole placement approach.
3. Topics Covered:
i)
Introduction to state space concept.
ii)
Dynamic system classifications.
iii)
Matrix algebra, eigenvalues, eigenvectors.
iv)
Canonical coordinate systems and matrix functions.
v)
Formulation of state models.
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Time-domain solutions.
vii)
Extension of state space model to non-linear and time-varying systems.
viii) Controllability, observability and stability.
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Design methods using state space approach.
4. Class Schedule:
Number of Sessions per week:
4
Duration of each session:
60 minutes
5. Assessment: Coursework:40% and Final Exam :60%
6. Coursework and Grading System:
Test 1 (50%): On subject taught by second week of March 2007.
Test 2 (50%): On subject taught by third week of April 2007.
Note: Above dates are likely to change slightly. More tests and assignments may be set.
7. Prerequisites: EE460
8.Text and Materials: William L. Brogan ; Modern Control Theory, Third Edition,
Prentice Hall Inc.
TEXTBOOKS:
1/ Modern Control Engineering, by K. Ogata, 4th Ed., Prentice Hall (2002).
2/ Modern Control Systems, by R.C. Dorf and R.H. Bishop, 9th Ed., Prentice Hall (2001).
REFERENCES:
1/ Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, by G.F. Franklin, J.P. Powell and Enami-Naeini, 4th
Ed., Prentice Hall (2002).
2/ The Essentials of Linear State-Space Systems, by J. Dwight Aplevich, 1st Ed. Wiley Text
Books (1999).
3/ Discrete Time and Continuous-Time Linear Systems, by R.J. Mayhan, Addison-Wesley (1984)
4/ Control Systems Engineering, by N.S. Nise, 3rd Ed., John Willey & Sons (2000).
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