Course: Robust Control of Linear Systems

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Course title Robust Control of Linear Systems
Course code KKY/RLS
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Tutorial
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 6
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional, Optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Goubej Martin, Doc. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
1. Multivariable systems - dynamics with multiple inputs and outputs, interactions, basic control structures. Robust controller - key issues, sources of uncertainty in feedback loops, history of robust control 2. Modelling and analysis of MIMO systems (multiple-input-multiple-output) 3. State and output feedback 4. Quadratic optimal control - LQR/LQG 5. Affine parameterization of stabilizing controllers 6. Decentralised (multi-loop) control - elimination and reduction of interactions, decoupling compensators 7. H2 and H-infinity optimization 8. Modelling of uncertainty in dynamic systems 9. Robust analysis and synthesis 10. Practical implementation of complex controllers 11. Utilization of Matlab software in MIMO and robust control design problems

Learning activities and teaching methods
One-to-One tutorial, Laboratory work, Task-based study method, Lecture
  • Preparation for comprehensive test (10-40) - 10 hours per semester
  • Graduate study programme term essay (40-50) - 40 hours per semester
  • Preparation for an examination (30-60) - 45 hours per semester
  • Contact hours - 39 hours per semester
  • Practical training (number of hours) - 26 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
dispose of fundamental knowledge of mathematical analysis
dispose of fundamental knowledge of linear algebra
dispose of fundamental knowledge of physics
dispose of fundamental knowledge of computing systems
dispose of fundamental knowledge of analysis and synthesis of linear time-invariant systems
Skills
work independently in Matlab and Simulink systems
employ classic and modern methods of control engineering for single input single output (SISO) linear systems
Competences
N/A
learning outcomes
Knowledge
analyse properties of linear time-invariant multivariable systems
formulate and solve robust control problems
employ classic and modern control engineering methods and algorithms for the design of multivariable control systems
Skills
apply fundamental methods of robust and multivariable control
perform analysis of dynamic models of real systems
utilize analytical and numerical methods for robust control design with applications to both single and multivariable systems in time and frequency domains
utilize Matlab/Simulink software tools for the synthesis of robust controllers
apply achieved knowledge in practical control design problems
Competences
N/A
teaching methods
Knowledge
Task-based study method
One-to-One tutorial
Interactive lecture
Self-study of literature
Skills
Task-based study method
Practicum
Competences
Skills demonstration
Practicum
Self-study of literature
assessment methods
Knowledge
Oral exam
Written exam
Seminar work
Skills
Seminar work
Skills demonstration during practicum
Competences
Seminar work
Recommended literature
  • K. Zhou, J. C. Doyle. Essentials of Robust Control. Prentice Hall, 1997. ISBN 9780135258330.
  • K.J. ?ström, R.M. Murray. Feedback systems. Princeton University Press, 2012. ISBN 9781400828739.
  • S. Skogestad. Multivariable Feedback Control.


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