Control and Servo Technology (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

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

Content

• Regulators and their function
• Comparison of open and closed control loops
• Using simulation for control development
• Frequency analysis
• Dynamic properties of actuators
• Commissioning a closed loop system

Prerequisites

Basics of Automation and Measurement Technology

Teaching methods

Luennot, harjoitukset ja labrat + tentti.

Location and time

Syksy 24 Leiritie.

Learning materials and recommended literature

Sähköisenä Omassa.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

Ei ole.

Internship and working life connections

labra relevantteja työelämästä.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Joulukuussa 24 ja uusinta tammikuu 25.

Student workload

1/3 kuhunkin: Harjoitukset, labrat ja tentti.

Content scheduling

1. periodi luennot ja harjoitukset, 2. periodi labra ja tentti.

Assessment methods and criteria

Harjoitukset, labrat ja tentti.

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• knows the difference between open and closed loop control
• recognises the difference in the dimensioning of static and dynamic systems
• 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
• is able to dimension a dynamic system and recognises the significance of dynamics when choosing components
• 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
• is able to dimension a dynamic system and can choose the components taking the requirements of the dynamic system into account
• is able to apply simulation to analyse a system
• is able to commission a control system.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

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