Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

Engineering

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

7423MEPC-SEP-CTY
7423MEPC-SEP_NS-CTY

Aims

To extend concepts of digital control theory into system identification, controller design and self-tuning control techniques for single-input, single-output systems.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Comprehensively apply the theory of sampled-data systems to complex control problems
2.
Apply high level system identification techniques and critically analyse their operation
3.
Design and implement digital and self-tuning controllers
4.
Judiciously apply proprietary computer software for discrete-time identification and controller design

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:
Discrete-time systems: sampling and reconstruction, open loop and closed loop discrete time analysis, system time response characteristics, poles and zeros, stability analysis techniques. System identification: ARX/ARMAX models, least squares, model validation, recursive parameter estimation algorithms (e.g. RLS, ELS), implementation Digital control: control system specifications, design techniques (e.g. discretisation, direct design), ringing poles, self-tuning control algorithms (e.g. pole assignment, minimum variance, optimal) and operation. Computer packages will be used to gain experience in applying and simulating techniques.
Module Overview:
This module will extend your knowledge of concepts of digital control theory into system identification, controller design and self-tuning control techniques for single-input, single-output systems.
Additional Information:
This level 7 module expands a student's experience of discrete single-input, single-output control systems. The emphasis is on the understanding of design and identification techniques and to be able to apply the techniques both theoretically and practically. United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: 2. Zero Hunger 3. Good Health and Wellbeing 6. Cleaner Water and Sanitation 7. Affordable and Clean Energy 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities

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