EEE8158 : Robust and Adaptive Control Systems (Inactive)
EEE8158 : Robust and Adaptive Control Systems (Inactive)
- Inactive for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Professor Damian Giaouris
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 2 Credit Value: | 20 |
| ECTS Credits: | 10.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Pre-requisite
Modules you must have done previously to study this module
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| EEE3001 | Linear Controller Design and State Space Analysis |
| EEE8153 | Linear Controller Design & State Space with Matlab Applications |
Pre Requisite Comment
General knowledge of dynamics and control systems. Appreciation of digital control concepts and design.
Co-Requisite
Modules you need to take at the same time
Co Requisite Comment
N/A
Aims
To provide students with an advanced understanding of modern controller design. To enhance student’s appreciation of practical issues and problems associated with the design of real-life control systems and appropriate techniques for improving controller performance. To provide insight into current trends in the field.
Outline Of Syllabus
Ordinary Differential Equations
• First, second and nth order systems
• Systems of first order differential equations
State Space Analysis
• Solution of a state space model
• State space transformations
• Controllability/Observability
• State feedback and LQR control
Nonlinear Dynamics
• Properties of nonlinear systems
• Linearisation
• Stability
Robust/Sliding mode control
• Ideal systems
• Nonsmooth control law
• Uncertainty
• Finite Convergence
Adaptive control
• Basic concepts of adaptive control
• Model Reference Adaptive Control
Further advanced material drawn from:
• Stochastic estimation (Kalman Filters),
• Further adaptive/self tuning techniques
• Optimum control
• Model Predictive control
Learning Outcomes
Intended Knowledge Outcomes
o Understanding of basic state space methods for linear and nonlinear dynamics.
o Understanding of sliding mode control strategies
o Understanding and application of adaptive controllers in modern state of the art systems.
o Awareness of advanced controller design and tuning methods
Intended Skill Outcomes
o Solve a state space model and understand the system’s behavior.
o Linearise a nonlinear system and determine its stability.
o Design a sliding mode controller.
o Ability to design an adaptive control system to compensate for dynamic changes in a system.
o Analysis of non-linear control systems, and other state of the art techniques.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 30:00 | 30:00 | Summative assessment. |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 12 | 2:00 | 24:00 | PiP |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 17 | 0:20 | 5:40 | Student time to review non-synchronous pre-recorded videos. |
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 17 | 0:20 | 5:40 | Non-synchronous pre-recorded videos, covering the main material of the module and matlab. |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 1 | 122:40 | 122:40 | Reviewing lecture notes; general reading |
| Guided Independent Study | Independent study | 12 | 1:00 | 12:00 | Tutorial exercises |
| Total | 200:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
This is a combination of online tutorials supplemented by directed lecture materials. lectures and computer practical sessions using CAD packages like Matlab/Simulink. Through this combination students will be able to better understand and apply the concepts of modern advanced control systems techniques.
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 | 180 | 2 | A | 100 | 3h closed book exam at the end of the sem |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aural Examination | 2 | M | Tutorials 1-3 in week 3. |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Online material is assessed by written exam which will assess the students' ability to tackle problems based on Robust and Adaptive Control systems.
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- EEE8158's Timetable
Past Exam Papers
- Exam Papers Online : www.ncl.ac.uk/exam.papers/
- EEE8158's past Exam Papers
General Notes
N/A
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