ECGR4111 - Control Systems Theory I

Course
Catalog Data

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Goals

ECGR4111
Transfer functions, block diagrams, and signal flow graphs. Feedback
control system characteristics. The performance and stability of feedback
systems using root locus and frequency response methods. Time domain
analysis of control systems. The design and compensation of control
systems.
Credit Hours 3
Most Recently Offered Fall 2013, Fall 2014
1. B. C. Kuo & F. Golnaraghi, AUTOMATIC CONTROL
SYSTEMS, Ninth Edition, John Wiley & Sons, 2010 (Required
Textbook).
2. R. C. Dorf & R. H. Bishop, MODERN CONTROL SYSTEMS,
Prentice-Hall Inc., Tweleth Edition, Linear Control System Analysis
and Design with MATLAB. (Reference Reading).
3. John J. D'azzo , C. H. Houpis and S. N. Sheldon, LINEAR
CONTROL SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN. McGrawHill, Sixth Edition, 2014. (Reference Reading).
Course Objective: This course is designed to give seniors in Electrical
Engineering an ability to use classical and modern control theory methods
in the analysis and design of continuous-time control systems.
1. Effect of poles and zeros on Transient Response and Root Locus
Analysis.
2. State Feedback and its relationship to Eigen Values.
3. Stability and PID Compensators to affect the stability of control
systems.
4. Stability and relative stability measures in frequency domain.
5. Performance Measures in frequency domain.
6. Relationship between time and frequency domain performance
measures.
7. Effect of Phase Lead, Lag, and Lag-Lead compensators on the
performance.
8. Relationship between state feedback and compensator design.

Prerequisite(s)

Class Topics

Course Outcomes

ECGR 3112 (Signals and Systems) with a grade of C or better.

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Analysis of linear systems using Laplace Transforms.

Concepts of Transfer Function, poles and zeros.
System Modeling using Block Diagrams and Signal Flow Graphs.
System Stability.
State variables and state equations.
Transient Response of Systems.
Root Locus Analysis Technique.

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Bode Plot Applications in Control Systems.

Nyquist stability criterion and its applications.
Frequency domain response of closed loop systems.
Frequency domain plots (Nichols Chart).
Time - domain design of control systems.
Derivative control, integral control, PID control.
Phase-lead, phase-lag controller, phase lead-lag control.
Time delay, Frequency domain design of analog control systems.
Controllability and observability of linear systems.
State Feedback design and Eigen value assignment.
Parameter sensitivity and robust control.
Case studies of control system designs.

At the conclusion of the course, students should have the following

competencies:

1. Knowledge of the time-domain analysis methods including rootlocus and significance of dominant pole-zero concepts in the analysis
of linear continuous time control systems. (a,c,e)
2. Ability to design PID control systems using time-domain methods
and write design reports. (a,c,e,k)
3. A clear understanding of frequency-domain analysis tools based on
Bode, Nyquist, and Nichols plots in the analysis of feedback control
systems. (a,c,e,k)
4. Ability to design Phase- Lead, Phase-Lag, Lag-Lead compensators
using frequency domain methods for continuous-time control
systems and write design reports. (a,c,e,g,k)
5. Understanding of state variable representations and state feedback
for control systems. (a,c,e,g,k)
6. Hands on experience on the use of computer tools of MATLAB and
SIMULINK in the analysis and design of control systems. (a,c,e,g,k)

Computer Usage

Four computer projects are assigned on the College Computer Network

(MOSAIC) for analyzing and designing control systems utilizing both time

domain and frequency domain methods using MATLAB and SIMULINK

software. Fifth computer project is assigned for the analysis of a control
system in the state variable form. These are individual projects. The
projects are used to assess the outcomes and course goals.
Laboratory

Design Content

Grading *

Follow-On Courses
University Policies
and Information

The newly developed control systems laboratory is required to provide

hands on experience of implementing control systems on four different
experimental systems.
The course is heavily design oriented and the analysis tools are developed
to help students in the design of controls systems. The course is
approximately seventy five percent design and computer tools are heavily
emphasized.
The final grades are assigned based on the following grading scheme: Test
1: 25%, Test 2: 25%, 5 Projects: 25%, Final Exam: 25%.The homework is
only considered for marginal cases.
* Grading policy may be modified by the instructor for each section of the
course.
This course is a prerequisite for the second course on controls (ECGR
4112) which emphasizes Digital Control Systems.
The following statements are provided to ensure compliance with federal
regulations and SACS standards, as detailed in http://legal.uncc.edu/legaltopics/classroom-policies-and-practices/suggested-standard-syllabuspolicies#disability.
Code of Student Academic Integrity

Students have the responsibility to know and observe the

requirements of the UNC Charlotte Code of Student Academic
Integrity. This code forbids cheating, fabrication or falsification of
information, multiple submission of academic work, plagiarism,
abuse of academic materials, and complicity in academic
dishonestly. Students are expected to submit their own work, either
as individuals or contributors to a group assignment.
Faculty may ask students to produce identification at examinations
and may require students to demonstrate that graded assignments
completed outside of class are their own work. Violations of the
Code will result in disciplinary action.

Code of Student Responsibility

Students are expected to uphold the Universitys Code of Student

Responsibility. The purpose of the Code is to protect the health,
safety, welfare, and property of the campus community; foster the
personal, social, and ethical development of members; provide an
environment conducive to learning; and encourage and create a
community that values scholarship, integrity, respect, accountability,
dignity, honor, compassion, character, and nobility. Violations of the
Code will result in disciplinary action.

Rights and Responsibilities in Obtaining Disability

Accommodations:

Students with disabilities may qualify for special academic

accommodations. Students are encouraged to consult with the Office
of Disability Services prior to the beginning of the semester to
understand their rights and follow policies and procedures.

Definition of a Credit Hour

To ensure compliance with the federal and SACS definition a credit

hour, the following examples are provided.
A 3-credit course requires three hours of classroom or direct
faculty instruction and six hours of out-of-class student work
for the equivalent of approximately 15 weeks. Out-of-class
work may include but is not limited to: required reading;
homework; studying for quizzes and exams; research; written
assignments; and project design, simulation, testing and
demonstration.

A 1-credit laboratory course requires 2.75 hours of classroom

or direct faculty instruction and 2 hours of out-of-class student
work each week for approximately fifteen weeks. Out-of-class
work may include but is not limited to: required reading,
library research, laboratory preparation, and preparing lab
reports.
*May be modified to accommodate varying credit hours or
instructor expectations.
Notes
Prepared By

This is an elective course and is required for those students who have opted
for Control Systems Concentration.
Dr. Yogendra P. Kakad Date: September 29, 2015.
Last Modified: 2016-01-16 17:40:58