EE472–DIGITAL CONTROL SYSTEMS

CATALOG DATA

Introduction to discrete-time control. State space representation of linear systems.

Stability, the concepts of controllability and observability. Sampled-data control system design techniques including pole placement, observer design. 3 credits

Prerequiste: EE 370

TEXTBOOK*

Digital Control Systems Analysis and Design (C. L. Phillips, H. T. Nagle, and A. Chakrabortty), Pearson, 4thEdition, 2015, ISBN-13: 978-0-293831-0

INSTRUCTORS

Sahjendra N. Singh and Pushkin Kachroo

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • to develop to the students' ability touse Z-transform for solving discrete-time system problems
  • to develop the students' ability to derive state variable models and realize transfer functions
  • to develop the students' ability to analyze and solve open-loop and closed-loop feedback control systems
  • to develop the students' ability to apply Jury’s stability test
  • to develop the students’ ability to design control systems using root locus and Bode diagram techniques
  • to develop the students' ability to design observer and stabilizer using state variable models
  • COURSE TOPICS*
  • Introduction to digital control system
  • Discrete-time systems and the Z-transform
  • Modeling of digital control systems
  • Stability analysis
  • Digital controller design
  • State-Space Models, Controllability, observability, and realizations
  • State and output feedback control, and state estimation

COURSE OUTCOMES (Student outcomes) [UULO course outcomes]

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to:

  • Obtain block-diagram and state space representation of sample-data control systems (a, e, k) [1, 2]
  • Perform analysis of open-loop and closed-loop feedback digital control system (a, e, k) [1, 2]
  • Design digital controllers using root locus and Bode diagram techniques (a, b, c, e, i, k) [1, 2]
  • Design stabilizer using pole assignment technique (a, b, c, e, i, k) [1, 2]
  • Design state estimator and output feedback control systems (a, b, c, e, i, k) [1, 2]

STUDENT OUTCOMES

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data

(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability

(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems

(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility

(g) an ability to communicate effectively

(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context

(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning

(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues

(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

UULO COURSE OUTCOMES

1. Intellectual Breadth and Lifelong Learning

2. Inquiry and Critical Thinking

3. Communication

4. Global/Multicultural Knowledge and Awareness

5. Citizenship and Ethics

COMPUTER USAGE

Students to use MATLAB programs for analysis and design

CLASS SCHEDULE

TuTh 1:00- 2:15 PM @ TBE B-178

GRADING

Assignment, quizz, project= 70-90 (approximately)

Midterm (2 midterms) = 200
Final (1 finals) = 150
Total = 420-440

COURSE PREPARER AND DATE OF PREPARATION

Sahjendra Singh, August 24, 2016.

OFFICE HRS & CONTACT

TuTh: 10:30– 12:30AM; and 2:30-3:30 PM (TBE B332)

Email:

Phone: 895 3417