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James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

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EE4600 - Automatic Control 2

Credit points:03
Year:2021
Student Contribution Band:Band 2
Prerequisites:EE3600 OR ADMITTANCE INTO MASTER OF ENGINEERING (PROF)
Administered by:College of Science and Engineering

Subject Description

    <b>Section A</b> - Sampled-Data Systems: Uses classical (frequency-domain transfer function) techniques in the analysis and design of digital controllers for the control of analogue plants, termed sample data systems. Plants and controllers are modelled using the z-transform which leads to rational transfer functions allowing for the usual pole/zero terminology and system performance specification and analysis. <b>Section B</b> - Modern Controller Design: Uses modern (time-domain state space) techniques in the analysis and design of controllers for continuous time plants. This section starts with developing state models of systems from both physical properties and transfer functions. It then investigates techniques for the design of controllers for systems that are modelled in state-space form such as the pole-placement technique. Associated with this are the concepts of controllability, observability and state feedback controller design

Learning Outcomes

  • demonstrate a competence in assessing and improving the dynamic performance of sample data systems using classical and modern control system analysis and design techniques
  • design a control system applying PLCs in typical industrial manufacturing systems

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (60%) - Individual
  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (20%) - Individual
  • Performance/Practice/Product > Practical assessment/practical skills demonstration - (20%) - Individual

Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.

Availabilities

Cairns, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Owen Kenny
Lecturer(s):
DR Eric Wang
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 13 Hours - Tutorials
  • 9 Hours - Workshops

Townsville, Study Period 2, Internal

Census date:Thursday, 26 Aug 2021
Study Period Dates:Monday, 26 Jul 2021 to Friday, 19 Nov 2021
Coordinator(s):
DR Owen Kenny
Lecturer(s):
DR Owen Kenny
Workload expectations:The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
  • 39 Hours - Lectures (didactic or interactive)
  • 13 Hours - Tutorials
  • 9 Hours - Workshops