Electrical Engineering (Diploma)
Table of contents
Recommendations for a proper selection of modules
In the following you find a couple of tips to the modules we offer:
- In addition to the compulsory modules we strongly recommend to attend at least also the elective module "Nonlinear Systems and Process Identification".
- In the modules "Nonlinear Systems - Extension" and "Optimal, Robust und Multivariable Control" more courses are offered than required for obtaining the credit points. You have to visit at least two courses out of these modules and complete each with a successful examination. Of course you can visit additional courses from these modules. In this case you obtain a certificate from the institute with proven grade if you successfully passed the corresponding exams.
Graphical overview of the modules offered. The overview can also be downloaded as a pdf file (see link under this caption).
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Compulsory Modules in the 5th and 6th term
Module ET-12 13 01 "Control Theory "
Basic principles of control of linear systems with emphasis on frequency domain methods, state space methods and discrete time systems. The students
- are able to understand the basic structure of control systems, to mathematically describe linear time-continuous systems (mainly in the frequency domain), to check the stability of linear time-continuous systems and to systematically design single-loop control systems,
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are able to work with systems in state-space and frequency domain description, are familiar with the concepts of controllability and observability and are capable of designing state space controllers and state observers. They understand the basics of discrete time systems.
Please note: All courses are held in German!
Module ET-12 01 06 "Advanced Seminar AMR "
The module deals with special topics of automation, measurement and control technology, scientific methodology and project-based work.
Objectives:
After completion of the module students are able to apply their knowledge and skills on a concrete task, they are able to document the steps for the solution of the problem, and they have the ability to present their results in oral and written form.
Please note: All courses are held in German!
Elective Modules in the 8th term
Module ET-12 13 10 "Nonlinear Systems and Process Identification"
For the solution of many problems linear models and control design methods assuming that the system is in the near of an operating point, are insufficient. This includes, for example, the start-up of chemical reactors, operating point changes or re-positioning problems. Modern and specially tuned nonlinear methods are required for the solution of such problems. The foundations for these topics are laid in this module.
Model-based design methods require the knowledge of process models which are as exact as necessary and as simple as possible. Such models cannot be derived or parameterized via a purely theoretical modeling in all cases. The course in the module covers various methods for experimental determination of such models.
Please note: All courses are held in German!
Elective Modules in the 8th and 9th term
Module ET-12 13 11 "Nonlinear Systems - Advanced"
For the solution of many problems linear models and control design methods assuming that the system is in the near of an operating point are insufficient. This includes, for example, the start-up of chemical reactors, operating point changes or re-positioning problems. Modern and specially designed nonlinear methods are required for the solution of such problems. The courses in this module provide advanced in-depth practical and theoretical methods. Furthermore, modeling and control of systems is addressed the parameters of which depend on their spatial position, for example, in heat conduction or wave propagation phenomena.
Please note: All courses are held in German!
Module ET-12 13 12 "Optimal, Robust and Multivariable Control"
If several variables in a control system have to be controlled at the same time, it often happens that the control loops affect each other in an unfavorable manner. The consideration of such couplings in controller design is a subject of the module.
Often the models used for controller design are structurally inaccurate or lack of parameters the values of which are roughly known only. The module deals with the design of feedback controllers that guarantee a high control performance (or at least stability) despite of these inaccuracies.
In many applications (for example, hybrid drive technology), it is important to find control trajectories that minimize certain characteristics (for example, costs, consumption). How this is realized, is taught in this module.
Please note: All courses are held in German!
Elective Modules in the 9th term
Module ET-12 13 13 " Research Orientated Elective Module "
In the module, the students deal with selected problems of control theory and technology in a more profound theoretical, simulative and practical manner. They learn to present their results orally in a talk and in written form in an article.
Please note: All courses are held in German!