Study Guide

Objective

On completion of the course, the student will recognize when feedback control is required and be able to understand the significance and difference between actuators.
The student will be able to dimension actuators based on both static and dynamic loads.
The student will be able to use mathematical methods to tune and select the components of various systems.

Content

1. Regulators and their function
2. Comparison of open and closed control loops
3. Using simulation for control development
4. Frequency analysis
5. Dynamic properties of actuators
6. Commissioning a closed loop system

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student knows the difference between open and closed loop control.
The student recognizes the difference in the dimensioning of static and dynamic systems.
The student is able to apply simulation to analyse a simple system.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student knows the difference between open and closed loop control.
The student is able to dimension a dynamic system and recognizes the significance of dynamics when choosing components.
The student is able to apply simulation to analyse a simple system.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the difference between open and closed loop control and is able to choose a suitable control system for an application.
The student is able to dimension a dynamic system and can choose the components taking the requirements of the dynamic system into account.
The student is able to apply simulation to analyse a system. The student is able to commission a control system.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student knows the difference between open and closed loop control.
The student recognizes the difference in the dimensioning of static and dynamic systems.
The student is able to apply simulation to analyse a simple system.

Prerequisites

Basics of automation and measuring systems