ME EN 6210/5210, CH EN 6203/5203
State Space Control Methods
Instructor Misha Skliar
Office: 3290G MEB
Web Page: Follow link from http://implicit.che.utah.edu/
Phone: 581-6918
Office Hour: Homework help sessions are held M 1:00-2:00 PM
TA Weston Eldredge (weseldredge@yahoo.com)
Office: 380 INSCC
Office Hour: Call 585-1248 to schedule
Lectures
Time: T TH 9:10 AM- 10:30 AM
Location: WEB 2470
Laboratory
I am planning to have at least 3 lab assignments using equipment in the Ch En Lab. Approximately 3 to 4 laboratory groups will be formed. Stay tuned for more details.
Help Session
Optional weekly help sessions will be scheduled upon request.
Catalog Description
Introduction to modeling of multivariable linear systems in state space form. System analysis including stability, observability and controllability. Control system design using pole placement, and linear quadratic regulator theory. Observer design. Meets with ME EN 6210/5210 and CHEN 6203/5203.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: CHEN 4203 or ME EN 3210 or equivalent. In addition to formal requirement you are expected to have a good grasp of “classical” single-input single-output control methods and have working knowledge of matrices, linear algebra and linear differential equations.
Text
B. Friedland, Control System Design: An introduction to State-Space Methods, Dover, 2005.
C.-T. Chen, Linear System Theory and Design, 3rd edition, Oxford University Press, 1999.
Homework
Most (if not all) homework assignments will require computer simulation.
Homework Guidelines
1. You are encouraged to typeset your reports. If homework requires computer simulations, you should include:
· Statement of the problem.
· Description of the solution strategy.
· Commented program listing.
· Presentation and discussion of the results.
2. The homework reports are due at the beginning of the lecture on the day indicated in the assignment. As a rule, late homework reports will not accepted, unless prior arrangements were made.
3. Teamwork and discussions of homework and laboratory assignments are encouraged, but each student must complete each assignment individually. Figures, experimental results, computer programs and any other components of the homework report CANNOT be shared.
4. Each homework and laboratory assignment will contribute equally to the final grade.
Grading Guide
The following guide to a grade (out of 10 point possible) is not a rigid formula but rather my suggestion that I give to the grader.
10 - Problem completely correct as intended or completely correct based on an interpretation which could be correctly inferred from the problem statement.
9 - Substantially correct and complete but a few minor errors such as arithmetic.
8 - Substantially correct and complete but several minor errors or a major error such as a bad assumption.
7 - Minimum passing grade. Demonstrates acceptable understanding of problem and knowledge of proper methods of solution, but solution not correct or not complete.
6 - Below passing. Appears to understand problem and have general idea of correct methods of solution.
5 - Understanding of problem and partially correct method of solution.
4 - Indication of understanding of problem. Wrong approach to solution.
3 - Understanding of problem; no solution.
2 - Partial understanding of problem.
1 - Something relevant on the paper, which cannot be found in problem statement.
0 - Nothing on paper that is not in problem statement.
Software
Matlab and Simulink with Control Systems Toolbox are available in several engineering computer labs.
Mid-Term Exams
We will have two open-books-open-notes midterm exams.
Examinations must be taken at the scheduled time unless prior arrangements are made at least two weeks before the exam.
Accommodations will be arranged if a student has a special requirement due to a disability. It is the responsibility of the student to request these accommodations at least two weeks prior to the exam and provide documentation specifying the arrangements from the University of Utah Center for Disability Services (see www.coe.utah.edu/guidelines.pdf for further information).
Final Exam
I plan to give a take-home final examination.
Class Project
The class project for most of you will require to you pick (in consultation with the instructor) a recent article from a major internationally recognized journal focused on one of the practical or theoretical problems of control. Your then should
1. Thoroughly research the selected subject;
2. Repeat the results reported in the article;
3. Present your finding to the class;
4. Turn-in your project report.
You will be graded based on your project report oral presentation, and your answers to the questions, which will follow your presentation.
Some of you may elect to have an experimental project, if an appropriate topic is selected.
All graduate students must participate in the class project. Undergraduate students have an option to drop it.
Final Grade
1. Graduate and undergraduate students will be curved separately.
2. To determine the final grade, the following weighting will be used for graduate students:
Homework and Labs: 20% Mid-term exams: 30% Class project: 20% Final take-home exam: 30%
3. A graduate students' weighting will be used for all undergraduate students who will decide to participate in the class project. If you elect to drop the class project, the following weighting will be used to determine your final grade:
Homework and Labs: 30% Mid-term exams: 30% Final take-home exam: 40%
All undergraduate students must decide on whether to drop the class project before the midterm exam. By default, it is assumed that you will participate in the class project.
College Announcements
See College of Engineering Guidelines for information related to adding, withdrawing and repeating classes.