EEL 4657L Linear Control Systems Laboratory

 

Catalog Description: (1cr) Practical applications of linear control theory.

Prerequisites: co-req Linear Control Systems

Textbook: None.

Course Objective: To investigate some of the practical aspects in applying classical analog and digital control theory to simple dynamic systems; to introduce computer software to help design and analyze the compensators.

Professional Component: 1 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
• b - an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
• 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:  1 3-hour laboratory section

Topics:

• Measuring the characteristics of a DC motor using frequency domain technique
• Model verification using DSP board and MATLAB
• Introduction to CC
• Lag compensation
• Introduction to digital control
• High level language implementation of a digital controller
• Control of an unstable system - Part I
• Control of an unstable system - Part II
• Digital Control of an unstable system

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