431-324 System Modelling and Control

431-221 Fundamentals of Signals and Systems and 431-202 Engineering Analysis B (prior to 2001, 421-205 Engineering Analysis B) or 431-226 Engineering Analysis B (old) or equivalent

On completion of this subject students should understand the relevance of mathematics and physics to dynamical systems in engineering practice, understand the derivation of different system models and be able to use these models to represent, analyse, design and simulate dynamical systems such as electrical, mechanical and thermal systems, understand the properties of linear and nonlinear system models and be able to analyse these models in the time and frequency domains; and understand the concept of sampling of signals and systems, be able to analyse discrete system models in the time and frequency domains.

Topics include mathematical modelling of dynamical systems by physical laws and measurements; state space equation and transfer function of systems; time domain and frequency domain performance of systems; stability of systems and stability criteria; sampling of signals and dynamical systems; state equation and transfer function of discrete time systems; the concept of feedback control and PID feedback control; and introduction to computer control and simulation of dynamical systems.

One written examination not exceeding three hours, practice classes, tests, assignments, laboratory reports and project reports, not exceeding 20 pages. Students will be notified of the weighting of assessment components at the beginning of the semester.