Fundamental concepts and problem areas. Representation of dynamic systems: Differential equation models. Transfer functions. Analysis of feedback control systems: Stability. Root-locus. Nyquist and Bode diagrams. Accuracy. Speed of response. Robustness and sensitivity. Synthesis of simple control systems: Specifications. PID-controllers. Lead-lag compensation. State space models. State feedback. Pole placement. Observers. Digitally implemented controllers.
EL1110 Automatic Control, General Course 6.0 credits
This course has been discontinued.
Last planned examination: Spring 2000
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Course syllabus as PDF
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Course syllabus EL1110 (Autumn 2013–)Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After the course the student should be able to describe and explain how feedback mechanisms affect system properties such as stability, speed of response, precision, sensitivity and robustness. Furthermore, the student should be able to analyze and design feedback systems with respect to these properties.
In particular, after the course the student should be able to:
- Describe and explain basic concepts and problems within control theory, such as block diagrams, inputs and outputs, transfer functions, poles, zeros, impulse response, step response, frequency response, stability feedback control, and feed forward control.
- Based on a model in terms of nonlinear differential equations, derive linear system descriptions in the form of transfer functions, frequency responses and state space models.
- Analyze a linear system description with respect to dynamic properties, such as stability, damping, speed of response, precision, disturbance sensitivity, robustness.
- Analyze how a given feedback control law affects the above mentioned properties.
- Design a feedback control law that provides desired dynamic properties based on compensation in the frequency domain, pole placement and feedback from observed states.
- Give examples on applications of control systems in different technical areas.
- Use control terminology in Swedish and English.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Basic eligibility
Recommended prerequisites
SF1635, EQ1100 Signals and systems I and II.
Equipment
Literature
Glad T. och Ljung L: Reglerteknik - Grundläggande teori, Studentlitteratur, 1989.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
- LABA - Labotatory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LABB - Labotatory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- LABC - Computer Project, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
- TENA - Examination, 1.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Other requirements for final grade
TEN 1 cr, LABA 1 cr, LABB 2 cr, LABC 2 cr
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
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Main field of study
Education cycle
Add-on studies
- EL1820 Modelling of Dynamic Systems
- EL2620 Nonlinear Control
- EL2520 Control Theory and Practice, Advanced Cours
- EL2421 Automatic Control, Project Course
- EL2450 Hybrid and Embedded Control Systems.
- EL2745 Principles of Wireless Sensor Networks
Contact
Supplementary information
Replaces 2E1211.
Note! This course is dormant. Students are refered to course EL1000 Automatic Control, General Course in Period 1.