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151-0590-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MAVT
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Control Systems II

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Jacopo Tani
Note: The previous course title in German until FS22 "Regelungstechnik II".
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Abstract

This course builds upon the LTI SISO systems modeling and control techniques learned in control systems I introducing state estimation and feedback, the implementation challenges, multi-input multi-output (MIMO) systems and the techniques to analyze and synthesize controllers for this class of systems.

Objective

By the end of this course learners will be able to design and implement state estimation and feedback algorithms for SISO system, understand and mitigate common nuisances such as the effects of discretization, aliasing and delays, distinguish between SISO and MIMO systems and utilize common techniques for the analysis and control of MIMO systems.

Content

Luenberger observer, state feedback, separation principle, decomposition of SISO systems in structural properties, discretization, aliasing, and time delays. MIMO systems, relevant norms, singular value decomposition, small gain theorem, analysis of performance, decoupling and decentralized control, relative gain array, principles of IMC, LQR, LQG.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides and annotations are going to be made available online.

Literature

No textbook is required for the course. Suggested manuals for reference: - Analysis and Synthesis of Single-Input Single-Output Control Systems, Lino Guzzella, vdf Hochschulverlag. - S. Skogestad and I. Postlethwaite. Multivariable Feedback Control, Analysis and design, 2nd ed. John Wiley and Sons. - Feedback Systems: An Introduction for Scientists and Engineers Karl J. Åström and Richard M. Murray

Learning Materials (Links)

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 195 minutes
Aids
Students will be allowed to bring to the examination one A4-sized sheet (front and back) of paper with handwritten notes. Writing on a tablet or similar electronic device is allowed, but typing out is not.No calculator allowed.
The exam will be multiple choice, with 15 minutes of reading time followed by 3 hours to complete the examination.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Control Systems II
Lecture in HG F 7 with video transmission to HG F 5.
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (HG F 5)
  • Fri 08:15-10:00 (HG F 7)
2 h weekly
exercise Control Systems II
Exercises begin the second week of the semester.
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN C 14)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (CHN F 46)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LEE E 101)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW B 1)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW B 2)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (LFW C 5)
  • Tue 10:15-12:00 (ML F 40)
  • 30.05 Date 10:15-12:00 (ML F 38)
2 h weekly

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