Description

Theory
2

Theory/Practice
2

Instructors

José Brandão

Contents

P1. Review of mathematical concepts (8h)
- Laplace transform;
- Transfer function.
P2. Construction and manipulation of block diagrams (4h)
- Algebra of block diagrams;
- Mason rule;
- Transfer function of closed loop systems.
P3. Modeling of dynamic systems (8h)
- Electric, electronic, mechanical, hydraulic, thermal.
P4. Systems analysis in the time domain (8h)
- Study of the transient and steady states;
- Concept of dominant pole(s);
- Analysis of first and second order systems.
P5. Routh-Hurwitz Stability Criterion (8h)
P6. Analysis of feedback systems in the time domain (8h)
- Root locus method (RL);
- Compensator design through the RL.
P7. Analysis of systems in the frequency domain (8h)
- Frequency response of systems, polar and Bode Plots;
- Compensator design through the Bode plot.
P8. PID Controllers (8h)
- Control actions P, I, D;
- Tuning rules.

Learning Outcomes

This course is intended to give the students the knowledge to allow him to analyze dynamical systems (continuous, SISO, linear and time-invariant) and to design controllers according to the classical control systems theory:
O1. understanding the fundamental concepts in the theory of dynamical systems;
O2. modeling continuous systems;
O3. characterizing and analyzing different systems;
O4. determining and analyzing the response of linear systems in the time domain;
O5. obtaining and analyzing the root locus of linear systems;
O6. determining and analyzing the response of linear systems in the frequency domain;
O7. analyzing the stability of systems;
O8. designing controllers.