28015 - Automatic Controls T

Learning outcomes

Ability to analyse the behaviour of single-input single-output dynamic linear systems, both open- and closed-loop. 

Good understanding of properties of closed-loop systems and common industrial controllers.

Ability to design feedback controllers for single-input single-output linear systems. 

Course contents

Part 1. Introduction to feedback systems

Part 2. Continuous-time dynamic systems 

Part 3. Laplace transform and transfer function

Part 4. Stability and time response of elementary systems

Part 5. Harmonic analysis

Part 6. Introduction to control

Part 7. Root locus

Part 8. Sensitivity functions

Part 9. Frequency-shaped design 

Par 10. Loop-shaping controllers

Part 11. "Advanced" control schemes

Readings/Bibliography

• G. Marro, "Controlli Automatici'', Zanichelli;
• P. Bolzern, R. Scattolini, N. Schiavoni, "Fondamenti di controlli Automatici'', McGraw-Hill.

Teaching methods

• Lessons with slides (available beforehand).
• Hands-on exercises 
• Matlab-Simulink exercises  

Assessment methods

Oral examination with discussion of a Matlab-simulink project

Teaching tools

Slides

Office hours

See the website of Lorenzo Marconi