Control Engineering I

Module code: MEU44B09 · Semester: Semester 2 (option)

Themes: MAI track · Theme 1: Energy; MAI track · Theme 2: Bioengineering/Manufacturing; MAI track · Theme 3: Mechanical/Manufacturing; BSc track · Theme 1: Energy/Fluids/Manufacturing; BSc track · Theme 2: Bioengineering/Manufacturing; BSc track · Theme 3: Mechanical/Manufacturing

Resources

• Module descriptor (TCD)

Questions by Year

0 of 11 done · tick papers and add notes as you go

• 2025/26
• 2022/23
• 2021/22
• 2020/21
• 2018/19
• 2017/18 (old code ME4B09)
• 2016/17 (old code ME4B09)
• 2015/16 (old code ME4B09)
• 2014/15 (old code ME4B09)
• 2013/14 (old code ME4B9)
• 2012/13 (old code ME4B9)

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Topics

• Transfer functions and block diagram algebra LO1
• First and second order system response; s-plane LO2
• Stability and steady-state error LO2
• Root locus design and compensators LO3
• Frequency response design LO3–4
• PID control of a DC motor LO5

Learning outcomes

1. Draw a block diagram from a system schematic and find the overall transfer function
2. Analyse first and second order systems in the s-plane
3. Use root locus to design a compensator
4. Analyse and design control systems with MATLAB's Control System Toolbox
5. Apply PID control to a DC motor

Summarised from the module descriptor, checked November 2026.