MECE 4304 Automatic Control Systems
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MECE 4304 Automatic Control Systems
Fall 2015
Monday and Wednesday 10:50AM to 12:05PM
ENGR 1.262
Dr. Javier A. Kypuros
ENGR 1.294E
Tuesday and Thursday 8AM-11AM or by appointment
javier.kypuros@utrgv.edu
(956)665-7078
Textbook and Resource Material
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Kypuros, J. A., 2013, System Dynamics and Control with Bond Graph Modeling
Modern Control Engineering (any edition); Katsuhiko Ogata
Course Description and Prerequisite
A study of classical control theory including transfer functions, stability analysis, time and frequency response, root locus, and Bode plots. MATLAB/Simulink is used to simulate dynamic
systems models and analyze control systems, and an introduction to modern control theory is
presented. Prerequisite: MECE 3304 System Dynamics with “C” or better.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students shall demonstrate that they can
1. Use Laplace transforms to model dynamic responses of first- and second-order systems including mechanical, electric, and hydraulic systems;
2. Use the Root Locus method to analyze systems,
3. Use the Root Locus method to design compensators for lower-order systems;
4. Use the frequency response to analyze systems;
5. Use the frequency response to design compensators for lower-order systems;
6. Use linear algebra to analyze state-space models of systems;
7. Use state-space methods such as the pole-placement method to design compensators for
higher-order systems;
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8. Use MATLAB/Simulink or other similar numerical simulation package as a tool to analyze
and design classical compensators including lead-lag type compensators and proportionalintegral-derivative (PID) type compensators;
9. Communicate the development and synthesis of control system designs through written and
oral means;
Grading Policies
Component
Exercises
Midterm Report
Final Report
G RADING
Percentage Details
50
Homework assignments
20
2-page report plus appendix
30
5-page report plus appendix
Exercises: It is highly recommended that homework be submitted in the format described below. Each problem should have the following sections if appropriate:
1. Problem Statement. Restate the problem and include any schematics given to help describe
the problem.
2. Given. List the given parameters including symbols, values with units, and descriptions.
3. Find. Briefly describe what the problem asks you to solve for.
4. Solution. Provide a detailed solution showing all steps. Insure that the detail provided is
sufficient for another to clearly follow how the solution was derived.
5. Remarks. Comment on the solution. Does it make sense? If so, why? Is there anything that
remains unclear for which you would like further clarification? If so, what?
Homework must be submitted neatly on 8.5 inch by 11 inch paper. It should be stapled in the top
left corner and hole-punched for a standard 3-ring binder. Grid engineering paper is preferred.
Only one side of the paper should be used; the back side should be left blank to be used later for
corrections and review notes.
As in most any Engineering course, the material is best mastered through practice. Homework
is one’s best opportunity to practice the concepts learned in lecture. Moreover, the material in this
course can only be mastered through practice. As such, what matters most is one’s genuine and
active participation. Note that homework accounts for 5% of the final grade. Assignments will be
graded based primarily on effort demonstrated. The rubric below will be used for grading.
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Score
5, Excellent
4, Good
3, Fair
2, Poor
1, Unacceptable
0, Missing
Syllabus
Description
All problems were attempted.
All work is shown.
Solutions were neat and use required format.
Nearly all problems were attempted (missing 1 at most).
Steps were sufficiently detailed.
Most problems were attempted (missing at most 2 problems).
Steps may not be sufficiently detailed
Majority of problems were attempted.
Steps were missing or solutions were incomplete.
A few problems were attempted.
Solutions were incomplete.
Work was missing for the majority of problems.
Assignment was not submitted.
Late Homework. Homework is mandatory and must be submitted in a timely fashion!
Late homework will not be accepted without prior approval. If you have an exigent circumstance,
contact Dr. Kypuros immediately to make arrangements prior to the due date.
Collaborating on Homework. Though students are encouraged to collaborate on homework assignments, the work submitted should reflect the student’s own effort and understanding
of the material. If there is evidence that the student is copying solutions from another or a solution
manual, the incident will be reported to the Dean of Students Office as required by the Student
Conduct Code (see section below on Academic Integrity and Dishonesty for further details).
Calendar of Activities
Week(s)
1
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5-6
7-8
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9-10
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12-13
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C OURSE S CHEDULE
Topic
Book Section(s)
Introduction to Control Systems
N/A
Mathematical Modeling (Review)
4.2-4.7, 5.7, 6.2, & 6.10
Time Domain Analysis (Review)
7.2-7.7
Frequency Domain Analysis (Review)
8.2, 8.3, & 8.7
Classical Compensation
9.2-9.6
The Root Locus Method
9.7-9.8
Tuning of PID Compensators
9.9
Frequency Response Method
9.10-9.11
State Feedback Control Analysis
10.2-10.3
State Feedback Control Design
10.4-10.6
State Observers
10.7
MIMO Control
10.13
Part
Modeling
and
Analysis
Classical
Control
Modern
Control
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• September 16th, 2015, Wednesday: Last day to drop a class before it appears on the transcript
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Signature of Acknowledgement
My signature below indicates that I acknowledge that I have been provided a copy of the syllabus,
that Dr. Kypuros reviewed it in detail, and that I am responsible for adhering to the policies
discussed therein including policies governing scholastic dishonesty (i.e. the Board of Regents
Rules and Regulations and the UTRGV Academic Integrity Guidelines). I comprehend that I can
be administratively dropped from the course for not complying with these policies . Moreover, I
understand that to master the material taught in the course, it is incumbent upon me to sincerely
attempt every problem I am assigned, complete the reading assignments, actively participate in
class, and seek assistance from Dr. Kypuros outside of class when needed.
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