Universidad de Jaén

Topic 1. Fundamentals of Continuous Systems Control

• Dynamic Systems
• Automatic Control
• Feedback
• Control Loops
• Structure of a Feedback System

Topic 2. External Representation Tools

• Differential Equations
• System Linearization
• Laplace Transform
• Block Algebra

Topic 3. System Modeling

• Introduction
• Modeling of Electrical Systems
• Modeling of Mechanical Systems
• Modeling of Electromechanical Systems
• Modeling of Hydraulic Systems

Topic 4. Time Analysis of a Dynamic System

• Introduction
• First-Order Systems
• Second-Order Systems
• Higher-Order Systems
• Zero-Pole Cancellation

Topic 5. Feedback Systems

• First-Order System Feedback
• Second-Order System Feedback
• Higher-Order System Feedback
• Stability
• Steady-State Errors
• Root Locus (RL)

Topic 6. PID Controller Design

• Basic Control Actions
• Tuning Methods
• Controller Design using RL

Topic 7. Frequency Response Analysis of a Feedback System

• Transfer Function in the Frequency Domain
• Graphical Representations:
  • Polar Plot
  • Bode Plot
• Relative Stability
• Phase Margin (PM)
• Gain Margin (GM)
• Controller Design in the Frequency Domain

Laboratory practices are organized around 2 projects that will be developed over various sessions.

Project 1: DC Motor Control

• Session 1: Dynamic Systems and Significant Variables
• Session 2: Dynamic System Simulation
• Session 3: Dynamic System Identification
• Session 4: Dynamic System Time Response
• Session 5: Proportional Speed Control
• Session 6: Feedback systems and root locus
• Session 7: Position Control

Project 2: Control of a Ball and Beam System

• Session 8: System Modeling and Identification
• Sessions 9 and 10: Controller Design using Root Locus
• Session 11: Frequency Identification: Bode Plot
• Sessions 12 and 13: Controller Design. Influence of Measurement Noise

In addition to the large group lectures and the practical sessions to be carried out during the semester, a seminar will be held. The purpose of this seminar will be to present real cases of system regulation.

The practical sessions are organized around projects so that students acquire a comprehensive view of the steps necessary to implement a controller for a real system.

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

To pass the course, students must:

1. Attend all practical sessions (a maximum of one session can be made up).
2. Pass the theory and problems exam. This requires a minimum score of 5 out of 10. The grade for this exam constitutes 80% of the final course grade.
3. Pass the practical sessions. The practical grade is obtained from the sum of the score awarded by the instructor in the laboratory for active participation (maximum 2.5 points) and the score assigned for the presentation and defense of the practical sessions (maximum 7.5 points). This grade accounts for 20% of the final grade and will only be considered if the theoretical exam is passed.

The theory and problems exam assesses the specific competency of knowledge in automatic regulation and its application to industrial automation (CEL5). The defense of the practical sessions, on the other hand, assesses the specific competency CEL5, the transversal competency related to the use of ICT tools (CT4), and the basic competency related to the ability to convey information to an audience (CB4R). Finally, active participation in class assesses the remaining basic competencies (CB2R, CB3R, and CB5R).

The defense of the practical sessions evaluates all learning outcomes (outcomes 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15), while the theory and problems exam evaluates outcomes 11, 13, 14, and 15.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND FORMATIVE ACTIVITIES

The School could modify the percentage of face-to-face  ratio depending on the number of students and the capacity of the room/lab according to the sanitary recommendations. In case of face-to-face ratio lower than 100%, a periodic rotation of the students will be implemented according to the guidelines of the School. 

EVALUATION SYSTEM

Ordinary exam

Extraordinary Exam

RESOURCES

Google Meet will be used for the synchronous online sessions. For the lab sessions, Matlab Simulink is required. This software is available in the virtual PC of the University and remote access will also be enabled to the PCs in lab A3-467, where it is also installed.

TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND FORMATIVE ACTIVITIES

SISTEMA DE EVALUACIÓN

Convocatoria ordinaria

Convocatoria extraordinaria

RESOURCES

Google Meet will be used for the synchronous online sessions. For the lab sessions, Matlab Simulink is required. This software is available in the virtual PC of the University and remote access will also be enabled to the PCs in lab A3-467, where it is also installed.

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