70520 COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEMS

Year	No.	Offer	Mode	Description			Cred. Pts
97	70520 	S1  	X 	COMPUTER CONTROLLED SYSTEM	1.00

Contents

• Staffing
• Pre-requisite(s)
• Synopsis
• Objectives
• Topics
• Texts
• Recommended References
• Student Workload
• Assessment Details
• Other Requirements

STAFFING:

PRE-REQUISITE(S)

70320

SYNOPSIS:

This  unit extends the concepts met within the unit "Linear Systems and Control"
to  cover more sophisticated applications.  In particular, the following  points
are considered :
(i)  In  all but the most basic control problems, computers out perform any
     other  type of controller.  In the first instance, a computer  control
     loop  may  be designed by means of a simple extension of the classical
     techniques for continuous systems.
(ii) State  space  descriptions are generally more efficient than  transfer
     function algebra in the description of complex systems.
(iii)Many  real systems will display non linear characteristics to a degree
     which is not accurately described by small signal linear models.

OBJECTIVES:

On mastering this unit, the student should be able to exhibit
competence in the :

1. design of a SISO computer controlled loop;
   
2. design of control systems using state space methods;
   
3. design and control systems which include non linearities.
   

TOPICS:

 Description                                                    Weighting(%)

Computer control and Z transforms                                     10.00

Fixed structure controllers and parameter                             15.00
optimisation

Derived algorithms                                                    10.00

Root locus                                                            10.00

State space models                                                    15.00

Stability controllability, observability                              5.00

Regulator design with state variable feedback                         15.00
observers

State variable feedback with external inputs                          10.00

Nonlinear systems                                                     10.00

TEXT and MATERIALS to be PURCHASED:

RECOMMENDED REFERENCE MATERIALS:

Kuo B, "Digital Control Systems", Holt-Saunders.

Nagle H and Phillips C, "Digital Control System Analysis and
Design", Prentice Hall.

STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

	ACTIVITY				HOURS
Residential School                            	12
Private Study                                 	130
Examinations                                  	3
Assessments                                   	30

ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

No  *F/S Marks     Due        Description                              Wtg(%)    LBL
1   S    200.00    18/04/97  ASSIGN - DESIGN & IMPLEM EXERCISE         20.00     Y
2   S    200.00    06/06/97  ASSIGN - DESIGN & IMPLEM EXERCISE         20.00     Y
3   S    600.00    END S1    3 HOUR CLOSED BOOK EXAMINATION            60.00     N

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

1    In  order  to  complete  this unit successfully  a  student  must
     normally   obtain  50%  of  the  marks  in  both  the  individual
     assessments and overall.
2    If  students submit assignments after the due date without  prior
     consultation then a penalty of up to 10% of the assignment  total
     marks will apply for each working day late.
3    Attendance at residential school is compulsory for this unit.
4    A basic familiarity with the `C' programming language is assumed.
5    The   Faculty  of  Engineering  and  Surveying  will  NOT  accept
     submission  of  hand written or typed assignments  by  facsimile,
     email  or computer diskette. Students in remote locations who  do
     not  have regular access to postal services may be given  special
     consideration.
6    A  minimum  standard of communication skills must be demonstrated
     in order for a passing grade to be achieved.