CME8104 : Design of Digital Control Algorithms
- Offered for Year: 2024/25
- Module Leader(s): Dr Mark Willis
- Owning School: Engineering
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
| European Credit Transfer System | |
Aims
To understand the principles of digital and computer-based process control systems. To learn how to design and implement digital controllers, from simple to more advanced algorithms.
Outline Of Syllabus
Role of computers in process control; fundamental difference between continuous time and discrete time control systems; basic mathematics of sampled data systems; discretised PI/PID controllers; design via the Synthesis Equation; pole-placement control; discrete models for controller design; control system stability.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structured Guided Learning | Lecture materials | 10 | 2:00 | 20:00 | Activity modules. Detailed notes within Canvas supported by videos, quizzes and formative assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Lecture | 4 | 2:00 | 8:00 | N/A |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 42:00 | 42:00 | Preparation and completion of Semester 1 Closed Book exam |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 10 | 3:00 | 30:00 | Tutorial sheets for the main topics covered in the module covering typical control systems designs. |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the mathematical concepts and theory of process control, the Canvas activity modules support this through illustration and problem solving. Tutorial sheets and other formative activities are used to prepare the students for the end of semester closed book examination.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Exams
| Description | Length | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 | 1 | A | 100 | End of semester closed book exam |
Zero Weighted Pass/Fail Assessments
| Description | When Set | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | M | MCQ Formative assessment (1 hour) |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Lectures convey the mathematical concepts and theory of process control, the Canvas activity modules support this through illustration and problem solving. Tutorial sheets and formative quizzes are used to prepare the students for the end of semester closed book examination.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
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