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Control Engineering

MEE30002

 12.5 Credit Points

 Hawthorn, Sarawak

Duration

1 Semester

Contact hours

60 Hours

Prerequisites
MTH20004 Engineering Mathematics 3A
or
MTH20007 Engineering Mathematics 3A
or
Mathematics 4A (MTH20011) 
 

Aims and objectives

This unit of study aims to introduce you to the basics of classical control
engineering relating to the identi cation of transfer functions and the analysis
of the performance of linear time-invariant system con ned to both a single
input and output.

Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)

Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:

1. Calculate and interpret transfer functions from response-data for systems
having a single input and output. (K1, K2, K3, K6, S1, S2)
2. Identify the operational behaviour of linear time-invariant systems. (K1, K2,
K3, S1, S2)
3. Apply classical linear control theory in designing systems and improving
steady state and dynamic performance. (K1, K2, K3, K6, S1, S2, S3, A2)
4. Apply software tools for simulating and analysing dynamics. (K1, K2, K3, S1,
S2)

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Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.

Teaching methods

*Scheduled face to face: Lectures (24 hours), Tutorials (12 hours), Laboratory
Work (24 hours)
*Scheduled synchronous online learning events (N/A)
Non-scheduled online learning events and activities (N/A)
Other non-scheduled learning events and activities including independent study
(approx. 90 hours)

Assessment

Individual or Assesses
Types Group task Weighting attainment of these
ULOs

Final Exam Individual 60% 1,2,3

MatLab Assignment Individual 10 % 4

Simulink Assignment Individual 10 % 1,2,3,4

Control Engineering
Group 20% 1,2,3,4
Design Report

As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit
Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
(i) An aggregate mark of 50% or more, and
(ii) At least 40% in the nal exam
Students who do not successfully achieve hurdle requirement (ii) will receive a
maximum of 44% as the total mark for the unit and will not be eligible for a
conceded pass.

General skills outcomes

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During this unit, students will receive feedback on the following key generic
skills:
• Teamwork skills
• Analysis skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills
• Ability to tackle unfamiliar problems
• Ability to work independently

Content

Modelling and performance of control systems

• Overview of on/o and continuous control of mechanical, thermal and
chemical systems
• Physical relationships of basic components
• Transfer functions
• Block diagrams and their reduction
• Overall system transfer function
 
Fluid power control
• Hydraulic and pneumatic components and circuit design
• Design of on/o and electro-hydraulic systems
• Dynamic characteristics
 
Dynamic response
• Time response - classical solution and Laplace transforms; transient response
and steady-state error
• Frequency response - Bode diagrams
• Stability analysis in time and frequency domain
 
Experimental methods
• Determination of transfer functions and stability
• Design and compensation
• Improve steady state and dynamic performance using compensation
techniques

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Study resources
- References.

References
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A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.

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