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MEPA2001 - Mechatronics 3 - Applied control

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score
Grade: Letter grades

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Assignment 40/100
Oral exam 60/100 1 hours

Course content

The subject will provide an introduction and overview of control systems and their design as a discipline. Dynamic positioning for ships will be used as a case throughout the subject and lay the foundation for the project assignment. The project assignment must be demonstrated in the lab on a model vessel.

  • Methods for system modeling.
  • Methods of system identification.Control design methods; PID, LQR, MPC, etc.
  • Methods of estimator design; Kalman filter, Luenberger observers, etc.
  • Implementation of control algorithms in microcontrollers.Tuning, maintenance and practical use of control systems.

Learning outcome

Knowledge:

The candidate:

  • Has knowledge of modern and classic control algorithms and design principles.
  • Has knowledge of which method should be used for which purpose.
  • Has knowledge of how a control system should be implemented in microcontrollers.
  • Has knowledge of tuning and interaction with control systems.
  • Knows aspects of the development of control systems.

Skills:

The candidate:

  • Can model a physical system for control.
  • Can design a control system into a system model based on a control objective.
  • Understands the strengths and weaknesses of different algorithms.
  • Can implement and tune the most common control algorithms.General competence

The candidate:

  • Has insight into control design and knows the different aspects of the field.
  • Knows the general feedback control model.
  • Can program a control algorithm in a control system.
  • Can make a control algorithm interact with sensors and actuators.

Learning methods and activities

Pedagogical methods:

  • Theme lectures on related topics.
  • Exercises individually or in groups.
  • Group work with a development task under supervision.

Compulsory activities

  • Mandatory work requirements.
  • Projects in groups
  • Oral presentation

Further on evaluation

The candidates must work in groups of 2-3 members. Each group must deliver a semester assignment (counts 40%), as well as present orally (counts 60%) the work that has been carried out. The semester assignment must be passed in order to take the oral exam.

The continuation exam will be in the coming spring semester in March. The exam is only oral.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Mechatronics and Product Design - Engineering (BIMEPRO)

Course materials

Lecture notes and powerpoint presentations.

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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  7.5 SP
Study level: Intermediate course, level II

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: Norwegian

Location: Ålesund

Subject area(s)
  • Engineering Subjects
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of Ocean Operations and Civil Engineering

Timetable

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Examination

Examination arrangement: Aggregate score

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Assignment 40/100

Submission
2024-12-02


12:00

INSPERA
Room Building Number of candidates
Autumn ORD Oral exam 60/100 2024-12-05 09:00
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring UTS Oral exam 60/100
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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