Module Catalogue 2024/25

Pre Requisite Comment

None

Co Requisite Comment

None

Aims

To give students an understanding of identification, modelling, control theory and practice applied to dynamic marine systems.

Outline Of Syllabus

The module will consist of three major areas, essentially concerned with the mathematical modelling, control and parameter identification of marine systems. The teaching, support material and coursework will extensively use relevant simulation software (Scilab and optionally Matlab/Simulink). This will enable all control and modelling techniques to be investigated in terms of steady state and dynamic response, and system stability.
Mathematical modelling of marine electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems. Some fundamental linear and non-linear modelling techniques will be described. These techniques will then be illustrated with the aid of several case studies.
The manner in which these models can be controlled is to be fully described. The techniques will include basic analogue PI/PID, and their analysis in the s-domain and frequency domain.. Each of the control schemes is to be illustrated with implementation and realisation examples, and analysis using analytical techniques and through simulation will be demonstrated.
Many control systems either contain systems with parameters that cannot be easily measured, or are to expensive too expensive to measure. The course will describe techniques of parameter identification and estimation.

The module will include preschool reading, examples, an intensive school (five days), a written examination and a post school assignment.

Intended Knowledge Outcomes

On completion of this module students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

IKO1 - How to model most principles of marine power and servo systems (M1, M2, M12)
IKO2. Define the limiting criteria affecting design and implementation of control system designs (M3, M4)
IKO3. Characterise the performance and stability of closed loop systems (M9)
IKO4. Apply systems analysis and synthesis to marine machinery systems (M2),
IKO5. Evaluate the interaction of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems through control processes(M2,M6,M13, M18).

Intended Skill Outcomes

On completing this module students will be able to demonstrate the following subject specific skills:


ISO1. Assess the performance of marine systems (M2, M3)
ISO2. Select appropriate control systems for a wide range of marine machinery types(M2, M13),
ISO3. Define, calculate and analyse the effects of nonlinearities in control system design and marine system operations(M6, M13)
ISO4. Integrate the effects of various operational conditions into marine machinery performance measurements(M18).

Teaching Rationale And Relationship

Students are encouraged to develop their knowledge and understanding of the subject by independent reading for which they are given guidance in the distance learning material (IKO1-5). The preschool study is reinforced via lectures during the intensive school itself. The use of design during the intensive school and work-based assessments and application after the intensive school also enable the students to learn. Subject specific skills (e.g. numerical tools and project planning) are developed via the distance learning material, which is delivered by a web-based system (Canvas). Cognitive skills (problem solving/ decision making) are taught primarily through case studies and design classes, and developed through work based assignments. Key transferable skills (communication, time management, ability to work alone etc) are developed through the work based post school assignment and via completion of the module itself, including the distance learning material (ISO1-4).

Assessment Rationale And Relationship

Knowledge and understanding are assessed via the unseen written examination and the written assignment. Subject- specific and cognitive skills are assessed via the module assignments, as are communication skills.

General Notes

N/A