Students will be able to analyze linear control loops and evaluate them based on their properties and characteristics (specifications).
They are able to select a suitable control concept for a given dynamic system (e.g. PID controller, Bode design, algebraic design) and to design appropriate controllers based on the mathematical models (transfer functions, state space models).
Students are familiar with the concept of state space and can design state controllers and state observers.
They are familiar with the concept of a digital control loop and can apply description and analysis methods for discrete systems (transfer function and state space). They are able to design digital controllers that need to be implemented on a controller based on the mathematical descriptions of the discrete systems and simulate the digital control loop in MATLAB/Simulink.
They are familiar with the implementation of digital controllers on different hardware platforms.

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The module covers the following topics/contents:

• Linear control loops and their properties
• Controller design methods using transfer functions
• Design of state controllers and state observers for linear systems
• Analysis of control loops containing nonlinear elements
• Discrete control systems and mathematical methods
• Design of digital controllers in state space and frequency domain
• Implementation of digital controllers

The following literature is recommended as an example:

• P. Antsaklis, A. Michel, Linear Systems, ‎Birkhäuser, 2005
• C. Chen, Linear System Theory and Design, Oxford University Press, 2009
• R. Dorf, R. Bishop, Modern Control Systems, 13th dition, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2017
• G. Franklin, J. Powell, A. Emami-Naeini, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, 8th ed., Pearson Education, 2020
• G. Franklin, J. Powell, M. Workman, Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 3rd ed., Addison Wesley, 1998
• J. Slotine, Applied Nonlinear Control, Prentice-Hall, 1991
• H. K. Khalil, Nonlinear Systems, Prentice-Hall, 3rd ed., 2002

Lecture with integrated calculation exercises, exercises in class and independent exercises with MATLAB/Simulink, elaboration and report of a MATLAB/Simulink project, report of LAB exercises

Integrated module examination
Immanent examination character: Active participation in class, homework, protocols for MATLAB/Simulink exercises and LAB-exercises, MATLAB/Simulink project, written or oral examination.