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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
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| Module Title | |||
| Linear Control Systems | |||
| Reference | EN2104 | Version | 4 |
| Created | April 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | July 2018 | SCQF Points | 30 |
| Amended | August 2023 | ECTS Points | 15 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the knowledge and skills to design and analyse basic traditional linear control systems. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Infer the fundamental elements of linear feedback control systems. |
| 2 | Compute overall transfer function and system responses for both open and closed loops using block diagram algebra. |
| 3 | Compare the multivariable nature of many systems and the nature of interactions in MIMO systems. |
| 4 | Undertake the performance criteria of PID controller and practical issues of discrete PID controllers in SISO application. |
| Indicative Module Content |
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| Open and closed loop control, system modelling, PID control, SISO & MIMO control systems, Classical control methods. Tuning of controllers. Development of performance criteria for control systems. Digital control techniques and stability criteria. State-space control systems. Relative Gain Arrays. Manipulated and Controlled Variables. |
| Module Delivery |
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| The module is delivered in Blended Learning mode using structured online learning materials/activities and directed study, facilitated by regular online tutor support. Workplace Mentor support and work-based learning activities will allow students to contextualise this learning to their own workplace. Face-to-face engagement occurs through annual induction sessions, employer work-site visits, and modular on-campus workshops. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 30 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | 240 | N/A |
| TOTAL | 300 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body | 240 |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
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| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | Logbook of solved tutorials. | ||||
| Component 2 | |||||
| Type: | Coursework | Weighting: | 50% | Outcomes Assessed: | 4 |
| Description: | Report based on lab activities | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | ||||||||
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| Explanatory Text | ||||||||
| The module has 2 components and to gain an overall pass a minimum D grade must be achieved in each component. The component weighting is as follows: C1 is worth 50% and C2 is worth 50%. | ||||||||
| Coursework: | ||||||||
| Coursework: | A | B | C | D | E | F | NS | |
| A | A | A | B | B | E | E | ||
| B | A | B | B | C | E | E | ||
| C | B | B | C | C | E | E | ||
| D | B | C | C | D | E | E | ||
| E | E | E | E | E | E | F | ||
| F | E | E | E | E | F | F | ||
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination | |||||||
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Completion of Stage 1, SCQF Level 7, or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
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| 1 | DORF, R.C., 2017. Modern Control Systems. 13th ed. |
| 2 | HAUGHEN, F., 2004. PID Control, Tapir Academic. |