"Automatica" is the discipline that deals with methods and technologies for information processing aimed at (real time) automatic control of plants, processes and dynamic systems in general. Typical applications embrace different areas of engineering and science. An objective of particular importance in the field of "Automatica" is the design of closed loop regulators granting stability and satisfaction of appropriate performance specifications.
Provide the students with the capability to design closed-loop regulators and apply such a capability to plants of interest in ship automation.
At the end of course the student must
Linear algebra and calculus.
Lectures of theory and exercises for a total of 60 hours.
The contents may be summarized as follows: 1) linear time-invariant (LTI) systems and their representation by means of state equations and transfer functions; 2) Laplace transform and block diagrams; 3) frequency analysis; 4) structural properties of a dynamic system (stability, controllability, and observabilty); 5) stability of LTI SISO systems under feedback by means of the Nyquist and Bode criteria; 6) design of closed-loop regulators for LTI SISO systems; 7) analysis of the effect of disturbances and model uncertainties in closed loop.
G. Marro, Controlli Automatici, Zanichelli, Bologna.
T.I. Fossen, Guidance and Control of Ocean Vehicles, Wiley, Chichester, NY.
Rinaldi, Teoria dei Sistemi, CLUP, Milano
Ricevimento: Students reception can take place at the beginning or ending of any lecture. Additionally, specific appointments can be fixed by email with a few working days of advance.
GIOVANNI INDIVERI (President)
GIORGIO CANNATA
ENRICO SIMETTI (President Substitute)
https://corsi.unige.it/8722/p/studenti-orario
Oral examination.
The assessment is based on the following points: completeness of knowlege, ability to address difficulties, and accuracy.
For questions, contact the lecturer to agree on the time of meeting.
