EEL 4657 - Linear Control Systems

 

Catalog Description: (3 cr) Theory and design of linear control systems.

Prerequisites: Circuits II, Signals and Systems

Textbook: Modern Control Systems. Dorf  and Bishop.

Course Objective: To understand the essentials of mathematical system modeling; to be able to assess stability and performance properties of linear systems, and  be able to design lead and lag controllers for linear systems using s-domain and frequency domain techniques.

Professional Component: 3 credits of Engineering Science

Relationship to Outcomes:  (To view how the outcomes of this course fit in with the curriculum, click here) 

• EE2 - knowledge of mathematics, basic and engineering sciences necessary to analyze and design complex systems
• EE3 - knowledge of advanced mathematics including linear algebra, complex variables and discrete mathematics
• a - an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
• c - an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
• e - an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
• k - an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Class Schedule:  3 classes per week of 50 minutes each

Topics:

• System Models – Differential Equations, State Space, Transfer Functions, Discrete-Time
• Block Diagrams and Masons Formula
• Stability Analysis – BIBO and Asymptotic Stability, Stability Margins, Routh Hurwitz
• Performance Criteria: Steady State Error and Transient Behavior , Percentage Overshoot, Settling Time, Rise Time
• Root Locus & Simple Proportional Gain Controller  Design
• Lead and Lag Design in the s-domain
• Nyquist Stability Criterion  and Bode Plots
• Controller Design in the Frequency Domain
• Advanced Topics

Course Committee: Dr. Hammer, Chair, Dr. Fang, Dr. Latchman

Course Committee Reports for:

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2005