The objective of the course is to introduce students to the basic principles of control engineering.
Control engineering (GAGEBAN-SZABTECH-1)
Basic data
Name and type of the study programme
Mechanical Engineering, undergraduate program
Curriculum
2025
Classes / consultation hours
2 + 1 + 0 (L+S+Labs)
Credits
3 credits
Theory – Practice
Theory: 67%, Practice: 33%
Recommended semester
Semester 3
Study mode
full-time
Prerequisites
Electrotechnics
Evaluation type
Colloquium
Course category
Compulsory
Language
English
Instructors
Responsible instructor
Dr. Kovács Lóránt
Responsible department
Department of Information Technologies
Instructor(s)
- nincs
Checked by
Dr. Líska János
Course objectives
Course content
Lectures
1 Introduction to control engineering 2 System theory: analysis of dynamic systems by differential equation 3. Analysis of dynamic systems by convolution 4 Introduction to frequency domain analysis of dynamic systems, frequency function 5 Most frequently used system models and their freqoency function 6. Bode-diagram of the most frequently used frequency functions 7. Fourier series expansion and transformation to analyze systems with periodic and finite energy input 8. Laplace transform and its application for calculating the impulse response function 9. Stability of open-loop and feedback loop systems 10 Steady state and dynamic error in feddback systems 11. P-controllers and simulations of P-controlled systems 12. PI, PDloop controls and simulations 13. PID loops control systems and simulation 14. Summary
Seminars
1 Analysis of sinusoid, and exponential functions 2. Calculations with complex numbers: the four basic operations and the Euler formula 3. The basic concepts of control engineering, modes of description, and the interpretation of block diagrams. 4. Logarithmic scales and decibels 5. Complex representation of sinusoid function and the complex exponential function 6. Depiction of frequency functions on Bode-diagram 7. Decomposition of multiterm transfer functions and depiction of the associated frequency function in Bode-diagram 8. Calculation of the impulse response and step response function using Laplace transform. The partial fraction expansion technique. 9. Plotting pole-zero maps, calculation of zeros and poles of the transfer function 10. Stability analysis examples. 11. Calculation of the setady state error of negative feedback loops 12. Calculation of the stability of P-controlled systems 13 Simulations of PI, PD and PID loops.
Acquired competences
Knowledge
Students will aquire competencies in the field of basics of system theory. They are able to analyse systems in the time-, frequency- and Laplace-domain. They are getting experience in control system design criteria and practical knowledge how can be these criteria satisfied by standard design staregies. Students are able to design and analyze P, PI, PD and PID loops.
Skills
The student is familiar with the technical terms related to control engineering. The student is capable of analyzing control systems based on fundamental principles. They are able to independently acquire deeper knowledge based on the basic knowledge obtained, to process the literature, and then to relate to the area.
Attitude
Open to learning about and accepting ongoing professional and technological developments and innovations in the technical field, and reliably conveying them. Strives to make self-education one of the tools for achieving professional goals. In complex or unexpected decision-making situations, makes decisions while fully considering laws and ethical standards.
Autonomy and responsibilities
Identifies the shortcomings of applied technologies, the risks of processes, and initiates actions to mitigate these. Monitors legislative, technical, technological, and administrative changes related to the field.
Requirements, evaluation and grading
Mid-term study requirements
Continuous learning of the basic concepts and ongoing processing of the material.
Exam requirements
The exam is written, and preparation can be based on the issued list of topics and sample problems. The calculation of the colloquium grade is done according to the Academic and Examination Regulations: 0–49 points: 1, 50–65 points: 2, 66–79 points: 3, 80–89 points: 4, from 90 points: 5.
Generative AI usage
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Study aids, laboratory background
In the TEAMS group.
Readings
Compulsory readings
Ogata, K. (2010). Modern Control Engineering (5th ed.). Prentice Hall.
Recommended readings
Nise, N. S. (2015). Control Systems Engineering (7th ed.). Wiley.