CME8103 : Design of Robust Control Algorithms
CME8103 : Design of Robust Control Algorithms
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Jie Zhang
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CME3008 | Process Control |
Pre Requisite Comment
N/A
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
None
Aims
To explore the concept of robustness in control systems design; frequency response methods for control systems analysis and model based control based on the Internal Model Control strategy.
Outline Of Syllabus
Ideal control versus practicable control; Robust control concepts; the role of frequency domain analysis; Bode diagrams and Polar plots; sensitivity functions; describing model uncertainties; robustness analysis; robust performance; robust stability; performance versus robustness; Internal Model Control (IMC) design; Equivalence of IMC to PID control.
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
• Evaluate the effects of process-model mismatch on process control performance (M1).Appreciate the utility of
frequency domain techniques in robustness analysis (M2).
• Appreciate the significance of the use of dynamic models in controller design and control system analysis
(M3).
• Appreciate why robust controller designs are important (M6).
Intended Skill Outcomes
• Be able to analyse linear control systems for robustness and to achieve trade-offs between performance and
robustness in linear control systems (M2).
• Be able to design PI/PID controllers based on “robustness” principles (M5).
• To gain further practice and skills in the use of MATLAB and SIMULINK (M3).
• To further develop skills in reporting on simulation based studies (M17).
• To further develop the ability to analyse process control systems for performance and robustness (M2).
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 8 | 2:00 | 16:00 | Lectures |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 1:30 | 1:30 | Exam |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 74:30 | 74:30 | Background reading, review lecture material, preparation/completion formative quiz, exam revision |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Small group teaching | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | Tutorials |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the underlying fundamentals while the tutorials develop the students’ ability to apply acquired knowledge.
Reading Lists
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | N/A |
Formative Assessments
Formative Assessment is an assessment which develops your skills in being assessed, allows for you to receive feedback, and prepares you for being assessed. However, it does not count to your final mark.
| Description | Semester | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | Formative quiz |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
The exam is an appropriate way to assess both theoretical understanding and problem solving skills under time-constraints.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- CME8103's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- CME8103's past Exam Papers
General Notes
Original Handbook text:
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