88151 - Automatic Control P

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows: - Basic elements for analyzing dynamical systems both in the time domain and in the frequency domain; - Concepts of identification of elementary systems; - The principles of feedback and frequency domain design techniques; - The calibration of elementary controllers with proportional, integral and derivative action.

Course contents

- Introduction to feedback control

- Continuous-time dynamical systems

- Laplace transform and transfer function

- Stability and responses of elementary systems

- Harmonic Analysis

- Bode diagrams: plotting via Matlab

- Introduction to Control

- Examples of trial and error projects

- Design of corrector networks

- PID regulators

- Examples

Readings/Bibliography

- Course Slides

- G. Marro, "Controlli Automatici'', Zanichelli;

- P. Bolzern, R. Scattolini, N. Schiavoni, "Fondamenti di controlli Automatici'', McGraw-Hill

Teaching methods

Theory part with slides and blackboard

Part of Laboratory via Matlab/Simulink

Assessment methods

Oral exam with in-depth analysis of Matlab/Simulink.

Students with specific learning disorders (SLD) or temporary/permanent disabilities: 

We recommend contacting the University Office responsible for support services in a timely manner (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it) [https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/it):] ). The office will evaluate the students' needs and, where appropriate, propose possible accommodations. These must in any case be submitted for approval at least 15 days in advance to the course instructor, who will assess their suitability also in relation to the learning objectives of the course.

Teaching tools

Matlab/Simulink

Office hours

See the website of Umberto Soverini