Rhedir gan School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering

20.000 Credyd neu 10.000 Credyd ECTS

Semester 2

Trefnydd: Dr Zengbo Wang

This course considers how modern control systems are designed and implemented in practice, with a particular emphasis on computer based digital techniques. The module will give students introduction to the engineering design of digital control systems (e.g PIC temperature controller) and their applications, including system modelling, dynamics, sensing methods and control strategies.

Indicative content includes:

• Introduction - generic digital control systems; advantages/drawbacks of digital control; Digital control theory – signal reconstruction, effect of sampling; time variance; quantisation. Revision of classical control theory.
• Sampled data systems - modelling the ideal sampler; spectrum of a sampled signal; aliasing; linear recurrence (difference) equations; the Z transform; the mapping z = exp(sT); discrete transfer functions; block diagram representation; ‘unit delay’ property in z-domain; the Zero-Order Hold; design by emulation of continuous transfer functions.
• Digitising methods - continuous to discrete approximations; forward and backward difference; bilinear transform; matched pole zero method; pole and zero locations in the Z plane; frequency response of discrete time systems; hold equivalent model for a Plant; parameters of a 2nd order system in the z plane; closed loop discrete time system.
• Implementation issues – direct, cascade and parallel realisations; coding; numerical round-off and quantisation; choice of sample interval; effect of computational delay; integrator offset.
• Brief historical background of industrial computer control systems.
• temperature control system, modelling, dynamics and control

ardderchog

Equivalent to the range 70%+. Assemble critically evaluated, relevent areas of knowledge and theory to constuct professional-level solutions to tasks and questions presented. Is able to cross-link themes and aspects to draw considered conclusions. Presents outputs in a cohesive, accurate, and efficient manner.

da

Equivalent to the range 60%-69%. Is able to analyse a task or problem to decide which aspects of theory and knowledge to apply. Solutions are of a workable quality, demonstrating understanding of underlying principles. Major themes can be linked appropriately but may not be able to extend this to individual aspects. Outputs are readily understood, with an appropriate structure but may lack sophistication.

trothwy

Equivalent to 50%. Uses key areas of theory or knowledge to meet the Learning Outcomes of the module. Is able to formulate an appropriate solution to accurately solve tasks and questions. Can identify individual aspects, but lacks an awareness of links between them and the wider contexts. Outputs can be understood, but lack structure and/or coherence.

1. Implement a Digital Control System by applying appropriate digitisation methods.

2. Describe Digital Control Systems in formal terms using the under-pinning mathematical foundations.

3. Relate Digital Control techniques to temperature or robotic systems.

4. Employ Digital Control Systems for temperature or Robotics system.

Math	Enw	Disgrifiad	Pwysau
ARHOLIAD	Examination		60.00
GWAITH CWRS	Design assignment	There will be 4 assignments, each accounting for 5% of final mark.	20.00
ADDRODDIAD	Report for the termpature or robotics lab	Advanced temperature controll lab, by a report detailing experiments and data analysis.	20.00

		Oriau
Laboratory	Design program to control industrial robots to complete given tasks	8
Lecture	36 hours of lectures in 1-hour blocks	36
Tutorial	Problem classes and tutorials (12 x 1 hour)	12
Private study		144

• Llythrennedd - Medrusrwydd mewn darllen ac ysgrifennu drwy amrywiaeth o gyfryngau
• Rhifedd - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio rhifau ar lefelau priodol o gywirdeb
• Defnyddio cyfrifiaduron - Medrusrwydd wrth ddefnyddio ystod o feddalwedd cyfrifiadurol
• Hunanreolaeth - Gallu gweithio mewn ffordd effeithlon, prydlon a threfnus. Gallu edrych ar ganlyniadau tasgau a digwyddiadau, a barnu lefelau o ansawdd a phwysigrwydd
• Archwilio - Gallu ymchwilio ac ystyried dewisiadau eraill
• Sgiliau Rhyngbersonol - Gallu gofyn cwestiynau, gwrando'n astud ar atebion a'u harchwilio
• Dadansoddi Beirniadol & Datrys Problem - Gallu dadelfennu a dadansoddi problemau neu sefyllfaoedd cymhleth. Gallu canfod atebion i broblemau drwy ddadansoddiadau ac archwilio posibiliadau
• Cyflwyniad - Gallu cyflwyno gwybodaeth ac esboniadau yn glir i gynulleidfa. Trwy gyfryngau ysgrifenedig neu ar lafar yn glir a hyderus.
• Gwaith Tîm - Gallu cydweithio'n adeiladol ag eraill ar dasg gyffredin, ac/neu fod yn rhan o dîm gweithio o ddydd i ddydd
• Dadl - Gallu cyflwyno, trafod a chyfiawnhau barn neu lwybr gweithredu, naill ai gydag unigolyn neu mewn grwˆp ehangach

• Apply underpinning concepts and ideas of engineering;
• Apply knowledge and understanding of the specialist cognate area of computer systems for controlling complex systems;
• Assess and choose optimal methods and approaches for the specification, design, implementation and evaluation of engineering solutions, especially ones that include embedded microprocessors
• Solve problems logically and systematically;
• Analyse and display data using appropriate methods and mathematical techniques;
• Demonstrate familiarity with relevant subject specific and general computer software packages.
• Knowledge and understanding of facts, concepts, principles & theories
• Use of such knowledge in modelling and design
• Problem solving strategies
• Analyse if/how a system meets current and future requirements
• Deploy theory in design, implementation and evaluation of systems
• Specify, design or construct computer-based systems
• Knowledge of systems architecture
• System Design
• Knowledge and/or understanding of appropriate scientific and engineering principles
• Knowledge and understanding of mathematical principles

Gorfodol mewn cyrsiau:

• H661: MEng Control and Instrumentation Engineering year 4 (MENG/CIE)
• H617: MEng Computer Systs Eng (4 yrs) year 4 (MENG/CSE)
• H61P: Computer Systems Engineering with Industrial Placement year 5 (MENG/CSEP)
• H601: MEng Electronic Engineering (4 yrs) year 4 (MENG/EE)
• H618: MEng Electronic Engineering with International Experience year 5 (MENG/EEIE)
• H60P: MEng Electronic Engineering with Industrial Placement year 5 (MENG/EEP)
• H6AJ: MSc Electronic Engineering year 1 (MSC/ELENG)