Høst 2017

STE6216 Control Engineering II - 5 stp

The course is administrated by

Institutt for elektroteknologi

Type of course

Theoretical subject. Cannot be taken as a single subject.

Course contents

Description of disturbances, Sensitivity and robustness, Observers, Optimal estimation, Fundamental limits in control, Control based on estimated states, Decentralized control, Internal model principle, LQG control. H2 and H-infinity control. Nonlinear control, Stability, Feedback linearization, Optimal control, Maximum principle, optimal feedback control.

Admission requirements

A relevant undergraduate Bachelor Engineering programme with minimum 30 credits Mathematics/statistics topics.

Suggested pre-requisites: STE6215 Control Engineering 1, or similar.

Objective of the course

After completing the subject, the candidate will have the following learning outcome:

Knowledge:

Gain knowledge of fundamental concepts and methods from modern model-based techniques for

multivariable control
state reconstruction
optimal control
robust control
nonlinear control

Skills:

The candidate will be able to design and analyze control systems using modern control model-based and optimal control techniques

General competence:

The candidate will be able to demonstrate understanding of central, associated principles and concepts.

Language of instruction

English

Teaching methods

Lectures: 10 x 4 lecture hours. Exercises. One hand-in assignment: Carried out in small groups.

Assessment

Mandatory tasks

Hand-in assignment.

Assessment

3 h written exam. Assessment according to standard A-F grading scale.

Re-sit exam

Available, subject to general rules.

Date for examination

Control Engineering II - written exam 20.12.2017

The date for the exam can be changed. The final date will be announced at your faculty early in May and early in November.