EGH445 Modern Control
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| Unit code: | EGH445 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | EGB345 or EGH421 or Admission to (EN50, EN55 or EN60) |
| Equivalent(s): | ENB458, ENB347 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $1,164 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $4,968 |
| International unit fee | $6,252 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2025, Gardens Point, Internal
| Unit code: | EGH445 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | EGB345 or EGH421 or Admission to (EN50, EN55 or EN60) |
| Assumed Knowledge: | Contents from prerequisite courses, as well as engineering mathematics. This includes basic control system design, signal analysis, linear systems and Laplace transforms, differential equations, calculus and linear algebra. |
| Coordinators: | Aaron McFadyen | aaron.mcfadyen@qut.edu.au Guilherme Froes Silva | g.froessilva@qut.edu.au |
Overview
In this unit you will learn fundamental concepts and methods used for modelling, analysis and control design of complex engineering systems. The unit introduces a general class of models for complex systems known as state-space descriptions. This class of models allows the development of control techniques and designs that shape and modify the behaviour of many real-world systems. You will create digital control systems, thereby developing skills in the practical application of control designs into real systems. To be successful, you will draw on knowledge acquired in EGB345 and its prerequisites.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Model, analyse and design state-space control systems, at a mastered level.
- Design optimal controllers and observers, at a mastered level.
- Design an innovative and creative solution for an open-ended control design challenge, theoretical concepts, methodologies and industry-relevant technologies to design and demonstrate a functioning control system, at a mastered level.
- Produce a concise but comprehensive technical report, detailing the control system modelling, design, results, analysis, and interpretation, at a mastered level.
Content
1. State-space modelling of systems
2. State-space system analysis: model conversions, block diagrams, solutions, stability,
linearisation, sampling
3. Control via state feedback: controllability, controller design, optimal controllers
4. Control via output feedback: observability, observer design, optimal observers
Learning Approaches
In this unit you can expect to experience the following timetabled activities:
- Pre-recorded and interactive lectures that provide insights into fundamental underpinnings and their applications to control systems design.
- Weekly tutorials, applying concepts and techniques presented in the lectures to problem solving exercises of varying difficulties.
- Weekly laboratory experiences, where you will implement control system design methods covered in the lectures to problems using industry-relevant technologies.
- To complement timetabled activities, you will be provided with additional problem-solving exercises, suggested readings and videos, and access to industry-relevant software packages. You will be able to access these resources flexibly.
You are expected to:
- Have working knowledge of prerequisite material, including basic control system design and relevant engineering mathematics. The latter includes signal analysis, linear systems and Laplace transforms, differential equations, calculus and linear algebra.
- Actively engage with the lecture material and complement your knowledge using additional resources where required.
- Attempt to solve weekly tutorial problems ahead of the corresponding tutorial session, followed by active participation in the tutorials.
- Prepare for laboratory experiences by familiarising yourself with required software and/ or hardware and the programmed laboratory tasks, ahead of the laboratory experience.
- Complete a variety of assessment tasks, that include open-ended real-world problem-solving elements, designed to broaden your knowledge and capabilities.
- Make a genuine attempt to tackle challenges encountered with the material on your won and with your peers, before seeking help from the teaching team in a timely and professional manner.
From experience, an average student is expected to spend approximately 150 hours on this unit throughout the semester.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
- You are encouraged to view your peers as a learning community and to discuss learning contents.
- Each assessment submission will be marked against criteria and standards which will be shared with you before submission. Marked assessment will include feedback against the criteria.
- General feedback on assignment tasks will be provided to the class on Canvas.
Assessment
Overview
Assessment in this unit has been designed to give you the opportunity to demonstrate your learning against the unit learning outcomes. You will be required to complete three main assessment tasks.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Mid semester examination
You will independently complete a series of problem solving tasks, of varying difficulty.
Assessment: Technical Report and Demonstration
You will design, demonstrate, and report on a control system design task. The design task will require you to apply concepts learnt in the unit to an open-ended real-world problem. You will design and evaluate a complete and working control system using industry-relevant technologies. On completion of your design, you will demonstrate and explain your system, answering questions related to your design. You will also produce a concise and comprehensive technical report of the control system, detailing the modelling, design, results, analysis and interpretation.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
Assessment: Examination (written)
You will independently complete a series of problem solving tasks, of varying difficulty.
“On Campus invigilated Exam. If campus access is restricted at the time of the central examination period/due date, an alternative, which may be a timed online assessment, will be offered. Individual students whose circumstances prevent their attendance on campus will be provided with an alternative assessment approach.”
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Resource Materials
Recommended text(s)
Title: Digital control of dynamic systems
Authors: Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, and Michael L. Workman
Publisher:
Year: 1998
Edition: 3rd Edition
Title: Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems
Authors: Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, and Abbas Emani-Naeini
Publisher: Pearson
Year: 2020
Edition: 8th Edition
Title: Discrete-time control systems
Authors: K Ogata
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Year: 1995
Edition: 2nd Edition
Software
Title: Matlab, Simulink Software
Author: Mathworks
Note: The Student Edition of Matlab is not a compulsory purchase, and you are free to use the version of MATLAB existing on the FOE network.
Risk Assessment Statement
You will undertake lectures and tutorials in traditional classrooms, lecture theatres, and computer labs. As such, there are no extraordinary workplace health and safety issues associated with these components of the unit.
Standards/Competencies
This unit is designed to support your development of the following standards\competencies.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competency Standard for Professional Engineer
1: Knowledge and Skill Base
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written)
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2: Engineering Application Ability
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3: Professional and Personal Attributes
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration
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Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.EN01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration - Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written)
EN55 Master of Professional Engineering
- Apply advanced and specialist knowledge, concepts and practices in engineering design, analysis management and sustainability.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Critically analyse and evaluate complex engineering problems to achieve research informed solutions.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Apply systematic approaches to plan, design, execute and manage an engineering project.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Communicate complex information effectively and succinctly, presenting high level reports, arguments and justifications in oral, written and visual forms to professional and non specialist audiences.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration - Organise and manage time, tasks and projects independently, and collaboratively demonstrating the values and principles that shape engineering decision making and professional accountability.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration
EN60 Graduate Certificate in Communication for Engineering
- Demonstrate and apply specialised knowledge and technical skills in at least one Engineering discipline.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Critically investigate real world engineering issues and solve complex problems drawing on specialised creative skills, analysis, evaluation and synthesis of discipline knowledge, theory and practice.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Employ effective written and oral professional communication skills across social, cultural and discipline domains.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration - Exercise responsibility and accountability in applying knowledge and skills for own learning and effective practice including working independently, ethically and collaboratively.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration
EN79 Graduate Diploma in Engineering Studies
- Demonstrate and apply advanced discipline knowledge, concepts and practices as they relate to contemporary Engineering practice
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Analyse and evaluate Engineering problems using technical approaches informed by contemporary practice and leading edge research to achieve innovative, critically informed solutions
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Apply innovative, systematic approaches to plan, design, deliver and manage Engineering projects in a way that assures sustainable outcomes over their whole lifecycle
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration - Effectively communicate Engineering problems, related complex data and information, and solutions in contemporary professional formats for diverse purposes and audiences
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration
EV01 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- Engage stakeholders professionally and communicate the outcomes of your work effectively to expert and non-expert audiences using appropriate modes.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration - Display leadership, creativity, and initiative in both self-directed and collaborative contexts of professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Demonstrate coherent knowledge and skills of physical, mathematical, statistical, computer, and information sciences that are fundamental to professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written) - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of one engineering discipline, its research directions, and its application in contemporary professional engineering practice.
Relates to: Mid semester examination, Technical Report and Demonstration, Examination (written)