MFGT 2900 Control Systems Design

Development of feedback control loops for industrial automation and process regulation.

About this course

This course covers the development of feedback control loops for industrial automation and process regulation. You will learn how to design controllers that maintain system stability while meeting performance specifications. The focus is on practical application in manufacturing environments where precise control of machinery and processes is essential.

You will work with both analog and digital control techniques, learning to tune controllers for optimal response. The course combines theoretical analysis with hands-on laboratory exercises using industrial simulation tools.

Who takes this course

• Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Credits: 3 · Hours: 45

Prerequisites

• MFGT 1200 Engineering Mechanics Statics
• MFGT 2930 Industrial Electronics

Learning outcomes

• Design closed-loop feedback controllers for industrial systems.
• Analyse system stability using root locus and frequency response methods.
• Implement digital control algorithms in simulation environments.
• Integrate sensors and actuators into control loop architectures.
• Evaluate control performance against process regulation requirements.
• Document control system designs and tuning parameters for technical review.

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