Courses & Units

Control Systems 2 ENG432

Introduction

This unit concentrates on industrial process dynamics and control. The fundamentals of dynamic systems analysis and controller design studied in Control Systems 1 are built upon to include empirical modelling, and enhanced single loop control strategies. Specific topics that will be covered include: introduction to process control, theoretical models of processes, dynamic response characteristics of systems, development of empirical dynamic models from process data, feedback controllers, PID controller design, tuning and troubleshooting, frequency response analysis (Bode diagrams and Nyquist diagrams), and control system design based on frequency response methods (Bode- and Nyquist-inspired techniques).

Summary

Unit name Control Systems 2
Unit code ENG432
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Engineering
Discipline Engineering
Coordinator Doctor Brian Salmon
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Advanced

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 21/2/2022 22/3/2022 11/4/2022 29/5/2022

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Analyse complex dynamic systems, and develop empirical models from process data.
  • Design controllers in the time and frequency domains.
  • Implement the most common single loop control strategies applied in the process industry.
  • Design, tune and troubleshoot practical implementations of industrial PID controllers.
  • Communicate how relevant applied research may inform the modern practice of process control engineering.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
039999 $1,002.00 $1,002.00 not applicable $2,798.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ENG331

Teaching

AssessmentExamination - invigilated (centrally) (30%)|Laboratory/practical (20%)|Project (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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