AE384 Automatic Control Systems I

Course Description:
Feedback control systems; review of stability, linearization, and performance specifications in time domain; root locus plotting techniques, time domain design of feedback systems via root locus, use of compensators; PID and PDF control; Bode plot, Nyquis t plot, frequency domain analysis of control systems, performance specifications in frequency domain; design of compensators in frequency domain. Introduction to modern control.

Prerequisite(s):
AE383 System Dynamics

Textbook(s) and/or Other Required Material:
Ogata , K., Modern Control Engineering, 2nd ed. Prentice Hall, 1990.

The following books are the excellent sources of reference.
B. Kuo, Automatic Control Systems, Prentice Hall, 1991.
Dorf, R.C., Modern Control Systems, Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts, 1986.
Franklin, G.F., Powell, J.D., Naeimi, A.E., Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, Addison-Wesley, Reading, Massachusetts, 1990.
Saadat, H., Computational Aids in Control Systems Using Matlab, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1993.
D'Azzo, J.J., Houpis, C.H., Linear Control System Analysis and Design, Conventional and Modern, 3rd Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, 1988.
Simulink User's Guide, The Math Woks Inc., 1996.
Matlab User's Guide, The Math Works Inc., 1996.

Course Objectives:
To train students in the analysis and design of automatic control systems, using classical control techniques.

Topics Covered:
1. Introduction - 1 week
2. Sensors and actuators used in control systems - 1.5 weeks
3. Review of some basic tools - 1 week
4. Root locus - 2 weeks
5. Time domain design using root locus - 2.5 weeks
6. Frequency domain plots - 2 weeks
7. Performance specifications in frequency domain - 1 week
8. Frequency domain design using Bode plot and Nyquist plot - 1.5 weeks
9. Introduction to modern control design techniques - 1.5 weeks

Class/Laboratory Schedule:
The course has three lecture hours with laboratory sessions. The duration of each lecture hour is 50 minutes.

Homework, Quizzes and Projects:
Homework assignments are made regularly.

Computer Usage: Some homework assignments require the use of Matlab and Simulink software.
Laboratory Work: Two, one hour laboratory sessions are held to introduce Matlab and Simulink software. Handouts on the use of the related software are given during the sessions.

Contribution of Course to Meeting the Professional Component:
Mathematics and Basic Sciences: None
Engineering Design: None
Engineering Sciences: 3 credits
Humanities and Social Sciences: None

Prepared By:
Ozan Tekinalp
11-26-1999