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EL1110 Automatic Control, General Course 6.0 credits

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Headings with content from the Course syllabus EL1110 (Autumn 2013–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )

Content and learning outcomes

Course contents

Fundamental concepts and problem areas. Representation of dynamic systems: Differential equation models. Transfer functions. Analysis of feedback control systems: Stability. Root-locus. Nyquist and Bode diagrams. Accuracy. Speed of response. Robustness and sensitivity. Synthesis of simple control systems: Specifications. PID-controllers. Lead-lag compensation. State space models. State feedback. Pole placement. Observers. Digitally implemented controllers.

Intended learning outcomes

After the course the student should be able to describe and explain how feedback mechanisms affect system properties such as stability, speed of response, precision, sensitivity and robustness. Furthermore, the student should be able to analyze and design feedback systems with respect to these properties.

In particular, after the course the student should be able to:

  • Describe and explain basic concepts and problems within control theory, such as block diagrams, inputs and outputs, transfer functions, poles, zeros, impulse response, step response, frequency response, stability feedback control, and feed forward control.
  • Based on a model in terms of nonlinear differential equations, derive linear system descriptions in the form of transfer functions, frequency responses and state space models.
  • Analyze a linear system description with respect to dynamic properties, such as stability, damping, speed of response, precision, disturbance sensitivity, robustness.
  • Analyze how a given feedback control law affects the above mentioned properties.
  • Design a feedback control law that provides desired dynamic properties based on compensation in the frequency domain, pole placement and feedback from observed states.
  • Give examples on applications of control systems in different technical areas.
  • Use control terminology in Swedish and English.

Literature and preparations

Specific prerequisites

Basic eligibility

Recommended prerequisites

SF1635, EQ1100 Signals and systems I and II.

Equipment

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Literature

Glad T. och Ljung L: Reglerteknik - Grundläggande teori, Studentlitteratur, 1989.

Examination and completion

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

Grading scale

A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Examination

  • LABA - Labotatory Work, 1.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LABB - Labotatory Work, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • LABC - Computer Project, 2.0 credits, grading scale: P, F
  • TENA - Examination, 1.0 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F

Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.

The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.

Other requirements for final grade

TEN 1 cr, LABA 1 cr, LABB 2 cr, LABC 2 cr

Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination

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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination

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Examiner

Ethical approach

  • All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
  • In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
  • In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.

Further information

Course room in Canvas

Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.

Offered by

Main field of study

Electrical Engineering, Technology

Education cycle

First cycle

Add-on studies

  • EL1820 Modelling of Dynamic Systems
  • EL2620 Nonlinear Control
  • EL2520 Control Theory and Practice, Advanced Cours
  • EL2421 Automatic Control, Project Course
  • EL2450 Hybrid and Embedded Control Systems.
  • EL2745 Principles of Wireless Sensor Networks

Contact

Henrik Sandberg

Supplementary information

Replaces 2E1211.

Note! This course is dormant. Students are refered to course EL1000 Automatic Control, General Course in Period 1.