Course Objectives

Students will acquire knowledge about cybernetics-related topics that are not covered by EE4007 Cybernetics Foundation Course, but adapted to the particular background of the students involved.

Course Description

The course content is adapted to the various backgrounds of the student groups who take this course.

Electronics and Industrial Automation students without background in logical and sequential control: Introduction to logical and sequential control. Implementation of automation solutions on PLC-systems (Programmable Logical Controllers) and PAC-systems (Programmable Automation Controllers). Control structures (feedforward control, ratio control, stabilization of industrial plants). Introduction to MPC-control (Model-based Predictive Control). Systems theory: Frequency response analysis and stability analysis of dynamic systems in general and feedback control systems in particular. Transfer function-based PID controller tuning.

Electronics and Industrial Automation students with background in logical and sequential control from other courses in this study: Advanced LabVIEW programming, e.g. implementation of state machines in LabVIEW. Implementation of automation solutions on PAC-systems (Programmable Automation Controllers). Control structures (feedforward control, ratio control, stabilization of industrial plants). Introduction to MPC-control (Model-based Predictive Control). Systems theory: Frequency response analysis and stability analysis of dynamic systems in general and feedback control systems in particular. Transfer function based PID controller tuning.

Mechanical engineering students: Introduction to logical and sequential control. Implementation of automation solutions on PLC-systems (Programmable Logical Controllers) and PAC-systems (Programmable Automation Controllers). Instrumentation. Sensors. Electrical machinery.

Learning Methods

Lectures. Self-study. Calculation exercises. PC-based exercises. Project assignments in the form of lab and simulation assignments which will be carried out in groups and/or individually.

Assessment Methods

Individual written final examination counts for 70% of the final grade. Project assignments count for 30%. Students must receive passing marks in both the written examination and each of the project assignments in order to receive a higher grade than F.

Minor adjustments may occur during the academic year, subject to the decision of the Dean