Course detail

Automated control systems

FAST-CW51Acad. year: 2011/2012

Theory of the control systems. Mathematic relations - description of dynamic behaviour by means of differential equations, Laplace and Fourier transformation. Mathematical modelling, simulation models. Type elements. Stability of systems. Control devices - types, principles, function, design. Linear and non-linear systems. Optimal control. Adaptive control. Expert systems (fuzzy logic and language models). Vague systems and common sense logic. Logic automates.
Control systems of the technology processes. Cement industry. Production of concrete and porous concrete. Ceramics – brick-making. Production lines for structural units. Robotic´s and manipulator´s equipments. Production preparation control systems.

Language of instruction

Czech

Number of ECTS credits

5

Mode of study

Not applicable.

Department

Institute of Technology, Mechanisation and Construction Management (TST)

Learning outcomes of the course unit

By mastering the objectives of the Automated Control Systems – industrial information technology course the student will acquire knowledge of both theory and practical application of cybernetics in the area of system control theory. In addition, they will master fundamentals of analysis and synthesis of linear systems as well as mathematical modelling of dynamic systems. They will master fundamentals of non-linear and extreme systems, fuzzy systems and principles of common sense logics.

Prerequisites

Basic information on control and measurement incl. physical principles of basic sensor types, at the level of secondary school technical physics and technical university physics.

Co-requisites

Not applicable.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Not applicable.

Assesment methods and criteria linked to learning outcomes

Requirements for successful completion of the subject are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Course curriculum

1. Basic terms, possibilities and application of automated systems of technology process control. Analysis of the control systems.
2. - 4. Theory of the control system - Laplace and Fourier transformation, static and dynamic characteristics of linear circuits. Stability. Logic automats.
5. Essential of the type of the dynamic elements, block´s algebra, classification of controlled systems, central control elements.
6. Fundamentals of control system theory, methods of design of central control element, design of control algorithms. Non-linear systems, state space.
7. Optimal and adaptive systems, expert systems, vague systems and common sense logic.
8. Methods and tools of automated technology process control systems (ATPCS).
9. ATPCS in cement industry – pre-homogenisation dumps, grinding plants for milling.
10. ATPCS in cement industry – automated control of the cement kiln.
11. ATPCS in brick-making industry – control system based on logic of raw material treatment process and creation, control of baking.
12. ATPCS of porous concrete production - milling procedure control, control of mixing.
13. ATPCS in production of the devices – control of mixing cores, Production technology and preparation.

Work placements

Not applicable.

Aims

Making the students acquainted with fundamentals of the cybernetic in the area of the theory of system control, incl. basic of the analysis and synthesis of linear systems with documenting by simple demonstrations. Mathematical modelling of dynamic systems and computer technology application. Fundamentals of other controll systems.

Specification of controlled education, way of implementation and compensation for absences

Extent and forms are specified by guarantor’s regulation updated for every academic year.

Recommended optional programme components

Not applicable.

Prerequisites and corequisites

Not applicable.

Basic literature

Gvozdjak, L., Vitko, A: Základy kybernetiky. Alfa, Bratislava, 1990. (CS)
Novák, V.: Fuzzy množiny a jejich aplikace. SNTL, Praha, 1986. (CS)
Rosa, J.: ASŘTP průmyslové výroby stavebních hmot a dílců. SNTL, Praha, 1984. (CS)
Rosa, J.: ASŘTP ve stavebnictví. MŠ ČSR, Praha, 1987. (CS)
Tůmová, O., Čtvrtník, V., Girg, J: Elektrická měření - měřicí metody, skripta. ZČU Plzeň, 2000. (CS)

Recommended reading

Davis, E.: Representations of Common-sense Knowledge. Morgan Kaufman, San Mateo, 1990. (EN)
Zadeh, L. A.: Fuzzy Sets and their Application. Academic Press, New York, 1977. (EN)
Zadeh, L. A.: Fuzzy Sets as a Basic for a theory of Possibility. Fuzzy Sets and Systems. Academic Press, New York, 1978. (EN)

Classification of course in study plans

  • Programme N-P-E-SI Master's

    branch M , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-P-C-SI Master's

    branch M , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

  • Programme N-K-C-SI Master's

    branch M , 1 year of study, summer semester, elective

Type of course unit

 

Lecture

26 hod., optionally

Teacher / Lecturer

Exercise

26 hod., compulsory

Teacher / Lecturer