85726 - Applied Automatic Control M

Learning outcomes

After a brief summary on elementary concepts of linear algebra, complex analysis and of the Laplace/Z Transforms, the course will provide students with the fundamental tools for the modelling and analysis of (multivariable) dynamic systems and their structural properties. Basic tools of system theory will be introduced, and the design of advanced control schemes addressed.

Course contents

PART 1 - Systems Theory

State Space Representation, Stability, Controllability/Stabizability, Observability/Detectability, Kalman Decomposition, Optimal Control, Robust Control, Optimal State Observer

PART 2 – Tire, Vehicle and Engine Dynamics

Tire Dynamics; Vertical, Longitudinal and Lateral Vehicle Dynamics; Engine Dynamics

PART 3 – Control Applications

Longitudinal Controls: Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), Traction Control System (TCS), Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Vertical Controls: Active Suspension Systems (ASS)

Lateral Controls: Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Engine Controls: Lambda Control, Idle Speed Control, Knock Control

PART 4 – Estimation applications

Velocity Estimation, Yaw rate Estimation, Sideslip Angle Estimation, Tire-Road friction coefficient estimation

PART 5 – Engine Diagnosis

Engines diagnosis: Air Intake System, Misfire Detection

Readings/Bibliography

PART 1

[1] P. J. Antsaklis, A. N. Michel, "Linear Systems" - Birkhauser (2006)

[2] K. Zhou, J. C. Doyle, K. Glover, “Robust and Optimal Control” – Prentice Hall (1996)

[3] D. Simon, “Optimal State Estimation: Kalman, H Infinity, and Nonlinear Approaches” – Wiley (2006)

PARTS 2 to 5

[4] T. Gillespie, “Fundamentals of Vehicle Dynamics” - Weber (1992)

[5] U. Kiencke, L. Nielsen. “Automotive Control Systems: For Engine, Driveline and Vehicle” - Second Edition – Springer (2005)

[6] R. Rajamani. “Vehicle Dynamics and Control” – Springer (2006)

[7] W. Chen, H. Xiao, Q. Wang, L. Zhao, M. Zhu. “Integrated Vehicle Dynamics and Control” – Wiley (2016)

[8] Heywood, J.B. "Internal Combustion Engine Fundamental" - McGraw-Hill (1988)

Teaching methods

Blackboard

Slides

Computer Simulations

Assessment methods

Project and its relative oral discussion

Teaching tools

Matlab & Simulink

Office hours

See the website of Nicola Mimmo