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Aims :

To provide students with the techniques to face analysis and synthesis problems of conventional analog feedback control systems.

Topics :

- Open and closed loop control.
- Basic elements of system theory.
- The notions of transfer function and frequency response.
- Bode plots and experimental identification of transfer function.
- Analysis of closed loop control systems: stability, transient and steady-state -behaviour.
- System design through frequency response methods.
- PID control of industrial processes.
- Elements of digital control systems.

Textbooks :

- Lecture notes.

- Isidori, “Sistemi di Controllo”, Vol. I, Siderea, Roma, 1979.

- F. Nicolo' e M. Petternella "Appunti per le lezioni di servocomandi", Vol. I, F. Nicolo' e M. Petternella, Ed. Siderea, Roma, 1974.

- M.L. Corradini, G. Orlando, “Fondamenti di Automatica”, Pitagora, Bologna,2002.

Exam :

The final examination consists of an oral test. Usually, the first question needs a written answer.

Tutorial Session :

Everyday upon telephone appointment.