Nonlinear and Adaptive Control

EEEN40252 Nonlinear and Adaptive Control 15 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 4 Alexander Lanzon Unit coordinator Zhenhong Li Unit coordinator Zhongguo Li Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Masters/Integrated Masters P4 ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 7.5 BRIEF DESCRIPTION<ul><li>Characteristics of nonlinear behaviour, linearized models.</li><li>Phase-plane methods; approximate construction of state trajectories.</li><li>Describing functions; use in predicting oscillations.</li><li>Stability theory, Lyapunov functions; methods of construction and use K-Y lemma; circle criteria.</li><li>Compensation for nonlinearities; feedback linearization.</li><li>Integrator backstepping and iterative backstepping design.</li><li>Model reference control and model reference adaptive control of linear systems; adaptive laws and stability analysis.</li><li>Robust issues in adaptive control, dead-zoon and sigma modifications in adaptive laws.</li><li>Adaptive control of nonlinear systems and adaptive backstepping.</li></ul> BRIEF DESCRIPTION<ul><li>Characteristics of nonlinear behaviour, linearized models.</li><li>Phase-plane methods; approximate construction of state trajectories.</li><li>Describing functions; use in predicting oscillations.</li><li>Stability theory, Lyapunov functions; methods of construction and use K-Y lemma; circle criteria.</li><li>Compensation for nonlinearities; feedback linearization.</li><li>Integrator backstepping and iterative backstepping design.</li><li>Model reference control and model reference adaptive control of linear systems; adaptive laws and stability analysis.</li><li>Robust issues in adaptive control, dead-zoon and sigma modifications in adaptive laws.</li><li>Adaptive control of nonlinear systems and adaptive backstepping.</li></ul> The course unit unit aims to:<ul><li>Enable the stability and performance analysis and design of nonlinear systems and controllers.</li><li>Enable the use of control schemes which adapt to unknown and/or slowly varying systems</li></ul> On successful completion of the course, a student will be able to:ILO 1: Demonstrate knowledge of the principal structures used for adaptive control systems.ILO 2: Design adaptive controllers, for linear and nonlinear systems.ILO 3: Use backstepping design for control of nonlinear systems.ILO 4: Apply the describing function method to nonlinear feedback systems.ILO 5: Use the relevant simulation tools, and apply parameter estimation methods, in other areas.ILO 6: Obtain locally linearized models for nonlinear dynamic systems.ILO 7: Demonstrate knowledge of the effects of non-linearities on the operation of control systems.ILO 8: Show an understanding of methods for reducing nonlinear effects in control systems.ILO 9: Implement adaptive control schemes for engineering systems.ILO 10: Simulate nonlinear control systems using Matlab and Simulink. 0 Other 100% Unseen Written ExaminationFour questions, each with 25 marks.  Answer all questionsLength of examination: 2 hoursCalculators are permitted in this examinationThe maximum mark for this examination forms 70% of the total unit assessmentCourse Work Not Based On Laboratory Attendancecoursework 1: Control design for nonlinear systems and simulation studiesSubmission date: Friday Week 2, 2nd semesterThe maximum mark for coursework1 forms 15% of the total unit assessmentCoursework 2: Adaptive control design for nonlinear systems and simulation studiesSubmission date: Friday Week 3, 2nd semesterThe maximum mark for coursework2 forms 15% of the total unit assessment . EEEN64401 Pre-Requisite Compulsory EEEN60109 State-Space and Multivariable Control Pre-Requisite Compulsory EEEN40221 Linear Systems Theory Co-Requisite Compulsory Students taking EEEN40252 in Semester 2 must study EEEN40221 Linear Systems Theory in Semester 1 N Lectures 30 Tutorials 6 0 114