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  Course Description
Course Name : Self-Tuning Control

Course Code : EE-642

Course Type : Optional

Level of Course : Second Cycle

Year of Study : 1

Course Semester : Spring (16 Weeks)

ECTS : 6

Name of Lecturer(s) : Assoc.Prof.Dr. İLYAS EKER

Learning Outcomes of the Course : Knows self-tuning control
Knows system identification
Knows sample-time dependent control
Knows self-tuning control methods
Knows the implementation of self-tuning control

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : To describe self-tuning control and operation in closed-loop conditions

Course Contents : Introduction to basic theory. Structure of self-tuning systems. Self-tuning methods. Approaches and alternatives to self-tuning and adaptation. Industrial expectations of self-tuning systems. Introduction to identification problem. Closed and open-loop paramater estimation. Identification parameters. Characteristics of system and plant dynamics for self-tuning applications. Choice of sample time for identification and control. Multi-rate self-tuning control. Self-tuning controllers. Interpretations of self-tuners: Time and frequency domain. Industrial Examples. Use of Matlab-M files and Simulink for self-tuning.

Language of Instruction : English

Work Place : Clasrooms of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department (Base level)


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Introduction to basic theory. Lecture
2 Structure of self-tuning systems. Review of the previous information Lecture
3 Structure of self-tuning systems. Review of the previous information Lecture
4 Approaches and alternatives to self-tuning and adaptation. Review of the previous information Lecture
5 Industrial expectations of self-tuning systems Review of the previous information Lecture
6 Introduction to identification problem. Review of the previous information Lecture
7 Closed and open-loop paramater estimation. Review of the previous information Lecture
8 Mid-term examination Written examination
9 Identification problem Review of the previous information Lecture
10 Characteristics of system and plant dynamics for self-tuning applications. Review of the previous information Lecture
11 Choice of sample time for identification and control. Review of the previous information Lecture
12 Multi-rate self-tuning control. Self-tuning controllers. Review of the previous information Lecture
13 Interpretations of self-tuners: Time and frequency domain. Review of the previous information Lecture
14 Öngürülü kontrol Review of the previous information Lecture
15 Use of Matlab-M files and Simulink for self-tuning. Review of the previous information Lecture
16/17 Final examination Written examination


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Wellstead, P.E. and Zarrop, M.B., 1991, Self-tuning Systems-Control and Signal Processing, John Wiley and Sons Lmt.,ISNB: 0-471-93054-7
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 80
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 7 20
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Communicates with people in an appropriate language and style. 1
2 Specializes by furthering his knowledge level at least in one of the basic subfields of electiral-electronic engineering. 3
3 Grasps the integrity formed by the topics involved in the field of specialization. 3
4 Grasps and follows the existing literature in the field of specialization. 3
5 Comprehends the interdisciplinary interaction of his field with other fields. 3
6 Has the aptitude to pursue theoretical and experimental work. 3
7 Forms a scientific text by compiling the knowledge obtained from research. 3
8 Works in a programmed manner within the framework set by the advisor on the thesis topic, in accordance with the logical integrity required by this topic. 3
9 Performs a literature search in scientific databases; in particular, to scan the databases in an appropriate manner, to list and categorize the listed items. 3
10 Has English capability at a level adequate to read and understand a scientific text in his field of specialization, written in English. 3
11 Compiles his/her knowledge in his/her field of specialization. in a presentation format, and presents in a clear and effective way. 1
12 Writes a computer code aimed at a specific purpose, in general, and related with his/her field of specialization, in particular 1
13 Pursues research ın new topics based on his/her existing research experıence. 3
14 Gives guidance in environments where problems related with his/her field need to be solved, and takes initiative. 3
15 Develops and evaluates projects, policies and processes in his field of specialization. 3
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 14 3 42
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 14 3 42
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 7 7 49
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 1 5 5
    Final Exam 1 5 5
Total Workload: 143
Total Workload / 25 (h): 5.72
ECTS Credit: 6