MECH ENG 7034 - Advanced Digital Control
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code MECH ENG 7034 Course Advanced Digital Control Coordinating Unit School of Mechanical Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Incompatible MECH ENG 4053, MECH ENG 4123 Assumed Knowledge Continuos time Dynamics and Control e.g. MECH ENG 3028 Assessment assignments 30%, final exam 70% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Steven Grainger
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 Have a deep understanding of discrete state-space design and the implementation of digital controllers 2 Be able to analyse discrete plant models and design digital controllers able to meet defined specifications 3 Have a good understanding of digital filters and be able to design them for attenuating noise; 4 Have a good understanding of fuzzy logic and be able to apply fuzzy logic within mechatronics control systems 5 Understand the responsibility of engineers to the community for the safety issues associated with the use of control systems; 6 Understand the need to undertake lifelong learning. University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 2,3 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-4 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 2 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 1 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 6 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 5 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lecture Notes provided
Recommended Resources
Emmanuel C. Ifeachor, Barrie W. Jervis, Digital Signal Processing – A Practical Approach, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN 0201-59619-9
B. P. Lathi, Linear Systems and Signals, Oxford University Press (2nd ed.), July 2004,
ISBN-0-195-15833-4
Franklin G. F., Powell J. D., Workman M., Digital Control of Dynamic Systems, 3rd ed., Prentice Hall, 1997, ISBN 0201820544
Stuart J. Russell, Peter Norvig, Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, 2nd Edition,
Prentice Hall, 2002, ISBN 0137903952
Online Learning
K. Passino, S. Yurkovich, Fuzzy Control, on-line book, [accessed: May 2006]
MyUni
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course takes a flexible approach to teaching and learning with material delivered, concepts explored and skills developed using a range of techniques. Interactive lectures are used for presentation of material, exploration of concepts and discussion of directed reading. A series of diagnostic quizzes is used to establish existing knowledge and the assimilation of taught concepts.
Laboratories are centred upon project based learning with case studies used to provide hands-on experience.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Indicative workload is 13 hours per week
Activity Hours Lectures 24 Laboratories 24 Self study 56 Directed reading 12 Assignments 40 Learning Activities Summary
Digital signal processing (DSP) [4 weeks]- z-Transform and its application
- Fast Fourier Transform and signal spectra
- Aliasing, over-sampling and decimation
- Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR)
- Fixed-point and floating point arithmetic
- Digital filters: FIR/IIR filter design
- Micro-controller & DSP based implementation of FIR and IIR filters
- FPGA based FIR filter implementation (distributed arithmetic)
- Adaptive filters
- Design by emulation of continuous-time systems
- Discretization of continuous-time systems (ZOH, Tustin, forward rectangular)
- Discrete state-space models
- Canonical forms (controller, observer, modal, Jordan)
- Direct digital control design
- Prediction estimators (full order, reduced order)
- Current estimators (full order, reduced order)
- Tracking systems
- System Identification
- Overview of Artificial Intelligence in robotics and mechatronics applications
- Introduction to fuzzy logic, fuzzy statements, fuzzy sets, and fuzzy control
- Fuzzification, fuzzy-inference and defuzzification
- Fuzzy logic simulation packages
- Fuzzy logic control applications
- Fuzzy identification and estimation
- Artificial Neural Networks
- Neuro-Fuzzy technology
Specific Course Requirements
N/A
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
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- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Diagnostic quiz Formative 1
Assignment 1 Summative 5 15% 3 Mid semester quiz Formative 7 1-3 Assignment 2 Summative 11 15% 1,2,4 End semester quiz Formative 12 1-5 Examination Summative 70% 1-5 Assessment Related Requirements
N/A
Assessment Detail
Assignment 1 15%
Requires the design, implementation and test of digital filters. Submission of an engineering report and developed software.
Assignment 2 15%
Requires the design and implementation of a control system for mechatronics devices. Student demonstration and submission of developed software.
Examination 70%
3hr open book examination.
In addition there will be a series of formative quizzes.
Submission
Fully commented source code and associated assignment documentation must be submitted through the digital drop box of MyUni. Physical reports must be submitted to the Course Submission Box. Late submissions are subject to a penalty of 10% per working day. Re-submissions are not allowed except under extenuating circumstances. Assignments will normally be returned within 2 working weeks.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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