KERALA

TECHNOLOGICAL
UNIVERSITY
Master of Technology

Curriculum, Syllabus and Course Plan

Cluster : 01

Branch : Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Stream : Guidance and Navigational Control

Year : 2015

No. of Credits : 67
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SEMESTER 1

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Examination Slot

Course Number
Examination

Internal Marks
Name L-T-P

Duration

Credits
(hours)
Marks
Advanced Mathematics & Optimisation
A 01MA6021 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
Techniques
B 01EE6101 Dynamics of Linear Systems 3-1-0 40 60 3 4

C 01EE6103 Digital Control Systems 3-1-0 40 60 3 4

D 01EE6201 Principles of Aerospace Navigation 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

E 01EE6203 Introduction to Flight 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
S 01EE6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 100 2
T 01EE6291 Seminar I 0-0-2 100 2
U 01EE6193 Design & Simulation Lab 0-0-2 100 1

TOTAL 15-4-4 500 300 - 22

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

TOTAL CREDITS : 22

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SEMESTER 2

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Examination Slot

Course Number Examination

Internal Marks
Name L-T-P

Duration

Credits
(hours)
Marks
A 01EE6102 Optimal Control Theory 3-1-0 40 60 3 4
B 01EE6104 Nonlinear Control Systems 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
C Elective-I 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
D Elective-II 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
E Elective-III 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
V 01EE6292 Mini Project 0-0-4 100 2
U 01EE6194 Advanced Control Lab 0-0-2 100 1
TOTAL 15-1-6 400 300 - 19

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 22

TOTAL CREDITS : 19

Elective I
01EE6212 Guidance and Control of Missiles
01EE6112 Process Control & Industrial Automation
01EE6114 Adaptive Control
01EE6412 New and Renewable Sources of Energy

Elective II
01EE6116 Sliding Mode Control
01EE6118 Stochastic Control
01EE6122 Industrial Data Networks
01EE6432 Sustainable and Translational Engineering

Elective III
01EE6124Robotics and Control
01EE6214 Flight Dynamics and Control

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01EE6126 Soft Computing Techniques

01EE6426 Smart Grid Technologies and Applications

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SEMESTER 3

End Semester
Examination Slot

Course Number Examination

Internal Marks
Name L-T-P

Duration

Credits
(hours)
Marks
A Elective IV 3-0-0 40 60 3 3
B Elective V 3-0-0 40 60 3 3

T 01EE7291 Seminar II 0-0-2 100 2

W 01EE7293 Project (Phase I) 0-0-12 50 6

TOTAL 6-0-14 230 120 - 14

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 20

TOTAL CREDITS : 14

Elective IV
01EE7211 Helicopter Dynamics
01EE7111 Robust Control
01EE7113 Advanced Instrumentation
01EE7115 System Identification & Parameter Estimation
Elective V
01EE7213 Guidance and Control Space Vehicles and Satellites
01EE7117 Estimation Theory
01EE7119 Multivariable Control Theory
01EE7315 Hybrid Electric Vehicles

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SEMESTER 4

End Semester
Examination Slot

Course Number Examination

Internal Marks
Name L-T-P

Duration
(hours)
Marks

Credit
W 01EE7294 Project (Phase 2) 0-0-23 70 30 12

TOTAL 0-0-23 70 30 - 12

TOTAL CONTACT HOURS : 23

TOTAL CREDITS : 12

TOTAL NUMBER OF CREDITS: 67

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SEMESTER – I
Syllabus and Course Plan

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Advanced Mathematics &
01MA6021 3-0-0 3 2015
Optimization Techniques

Course Objectives

1. Develop a conceptual basis for Linear algebra.

2. Equip the Students with a thorough understanding of vector spaces and optimization
techniques.

Syllabus

Vector Spaces - linear Transformations - orthogonality - least square solutions - matrix

factorizations - Linear programming problems - Simplex Methods - Integer programming - Non-
linear programming (Unconstrained and constrained) - quadratic programming - Convex
programming - Dynamic programming

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of the course, students will have basic knowledge of vector spaces and
optimization theory which are essential for higher studies and research in Engineering.

References

1. David C. Lay, Linear Algebra, Pearson Education, 4/e, 2012

2. Handy A. Taha, Operations Research an Introduction, PHI, 9/e, 2011
3. R. Hariprakash and B. Durga Prasad, Operations Research, Scitech. 1/e, 2010
4. B. S. Goel and S. K. Mittal, Operations Research, Pragathi Prakashan, 25/e, 2009
5. Seymour Lipschulz, Linear Algebra, Tata McGraw Hill.
6. K. V. Mittal and C. Mohan, Optimization Methods in Operations Research and System
Analysis, 3/e, New Age International Publishers.
7. Singiresu S Rao, Engineering Optimization Theory and Practice, 3/e, New Age
International Publishers.

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Contents

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Vector spaces and subspaces, null space, column space of a matrix; linearly
independent sets and bases; Coordinate systems; dimension of a vector
I space; rank; change of basis; linear transformations – properties - kernel and 15
7
range - computing kernel and range of a linear transformation - matrix
representation of a linear operator - Invertible linear operators
Inner product, length and orthogonality; orthogonal sets; orthogonal
projections; Gram Schmidt process; least square solutions; Inner product
II 7 15
spaces; QR factorization ; Singular value decomposition.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Linear programming problems - Simplex Methods - two phase simplex
III method-Dual simplex method, Integer linear programming; Graphical
7 15
representation - Gomory’s Cutting plane method, Zero – One
Programming
Unconstrained non-linear programming; Steepest descent method,
IV 7 15
Conjugate Gradient method, Powel’s method, Hooke-Jeeves method.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Constrained non-linear programming - Complex method - Cutting plane
V 7 20
method - method of feasible directions - Kuhn-Tucker conditions

Convex programming problem - Exterior penalty method - Quadratic

VI programming - Dynamic programming - representation of multi stage
7 20
decision process – sub-optimization and principle of optimality -
computational procedure in dynamic programming
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6101 Dynamics of Linear Systems 3-1-0 4 2015

Course Objectives

1. To provide a strong foundation on classical and modern control theory.

2. To provide an insight into the role of controllers in a system.
3. To design compensators using classical methods.
4. To design controllers in the state space domain.
5. To impart an in depth knowledge in observer design

Syllabus

Design of feedback control systems- Review of compensator design using Root locus and Bode
plots- PID controllers , State Space Analysis and Design- Solution of Linear Time Varying Systems-
Linear state variable feedback for SISO systems-formulae for feedback gain-Transfer function
approach-controllable and uncontrollable modes - regulator problems,Asymptotic observers for
state measurement-implementation of the observer-full order and reduced order observers-
combined observer–controller-direct transfer function design procedures-MIMO systems:
Introduction-controllability-observability- different companion forms for MIMO systems.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyze a given system and assess its performance.

2. Design a suitable compensator to meet the required specifications.
3. Design and tune PID controllers for a given system.
4. Realize a linear system in state space domain and to evaluate controllability and
observability.
5. Design a controller and observer for a given system and evaluate its performance.

References
1. Thomas Kailath, Linear System, Prentice Hall Inc., Eaglewood Cliffs, NJ, 1998
2. M. Gopal, Control Systems-Principles and Design, Tata McGraw-Hill.
3. Richard C. Dorf & Robert H. Bishop, Modern Control Systems Pearson Education,
Limited, 12th Ed., 2013
4. Gene K. Franklin & J. David Powell, Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems, Pearson
Education, 5th Edition, 2008
5. Friedland B., Control System Design: An Introduction to State Space Methods, Courier
Corporation, 2005
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Contents

Design of feedback control systems- Approaches to system design-

I compensators–performance measures- cascade compensation networks- 15
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phase lead and lag compensator design using both Root locus and Bode
plots
PID controllers-effect of proportional, integral and derivative gains on
II system performance-PID tuning-integral windup and solutions
7 15

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

State Space Analysis and Design- Analysis of stabilization by pole
cancellation- reachability and constructability - stabilizability -
III controllability - observability-grammians-Analysis of stabilization by 15
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output feedback-Transfer function approach - state feedback and zeros
of the transfer function.Solution of Linear Time Varying Systems

Linear state variable feedback for SISO systems, -modal controllability-

formulae for feedback gain -significance of controllable Canonic form-
IV Ackermann's formula feedback gains in terms of Eigen values - Mayne- 15
12
Murdoch formula - non controllable realizations and stabilizability -
controllable and uncontrollable modes - regulator problems .
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Observers: Asymptotic observers for state measurement-open loop
observer-closed loop observer-formulae for observer gain -implementation
V of the observer - full order and reduced order observers - separation 20
10
principle - combined observer -controller – optimality criterion for
choosing observer poles
Direct transfer function design procedures – Design using polynomial
VI equations - Direct analysis of the Diophantine equation. MIMO systems:
10 20
Introduction, controllability, observability, different companion forms for
MIMO systems
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01EE6103 Digital Control Systems 3-1-0 4 2015

Course Objectives
1. Introduce the concepts of digital control of dynamic systems, design using transform
techniques and state space methods
2. To design compensators using classical methods and analyse the closed-loop stability
3. To impart in-depth knowledge in state space design of digital controllers and observers
4. To analyse the system performance and stability aspects with controller and observer in
closed-loop

Syllabus
Review of Z Transforms-Analysis in Z-domain-Discrete Systems- Pulse Transfer Function-
Significance of Sampling- mapping between s-plane and z-plane-Stability analysis of closed-loop
systems in the z-plane- Discrete equivalents-Digital Controller Design for SISO systems-design by
Emulation- direct design- using root locus-frequency response methods and State-Space
approach- method of Ragazzini- discretization of continuous time state-space equations-
Controllability- Observability-Control Law Design- Pole Placement- State Feedback-Digital PID-
design of PID controller based on frequency response method- Design of lag, lead and lag-lead
compensators-Estimator/Observer Design- Full order observers- reduced order observers-
Regulator Design-Separation Principle-Introduction to MIMO systems-Design Concept - Case
Study

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Analyse a discrete-time system and evaluate its performance

2. Design suitable digital controller for the system to meet the performance specifications
3. Design a digital controller and observer for the system and evaluate its performance
References
1. Gene F. Franklin, J. David Powell, Michael Workman, Digital Control of Dynamic
Systems, Pearson, Asia.
2. J. R. Liegh, Applied Digital Control, Rinchart & Winston Inc., New Delhi.
3. Benjamin C. Kuo, Digital Control Systems, 2/e, Saunders College Publishing,
Philadelphia, 1992.
4. K. Ogata, Discrete-Time Control Systems, Pearson Education, Asia.
5. C. L. Philips, H. T. Nagle, Digital Control Systems, Prentice-Hall, Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey, 1995.
6. R. G. Jacquot, Modern Digital Control Systems, Marcel Decker, New York, 1995.
7. M. Gopal, Digital Control and State Variable Methods, Tata McGraw-Hill, 1997.
8. Frank L. Lewis, Applied Optimal Control & Estimation, Prentice-Hall, Englewood
Cliffs NJ, 1992.

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Contents

Review of Z Transforms, Analysis in Z-domain, Discrete Systems,

I Sampling Theorem, Sample and Hold, Sampling Rate Selection, Pulse 15
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Transfer Function, Mapping between the s-plane and the z-plane
Stability analysis of closed-loop system in the z-plane, Jury’s test, Schur-
Cohn test, Bilinear Transformation, Routh-Hurwitz method in w-plane.
II
Discrete equivalents; via numerical integration, pole-zero matching, 7 15
hold equivalents
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Digital Controller Design for SISO systems: design by Emulation,
direct design based on root locus in the z-plane, direct design based
III 15
on frequency response methods, direct design-method of Ragazzini 10
- Case Study

Design using State-Space approach, discretization of continuous time

IV state-space equations, Controllability, Observability, Control Law 15
12
Design; Pole Placement, State Feedback - Case Study.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Digital PID; design of PID controller based on frequency response
V 20
method, Design of lag, lead and lag-lead compensators - Case Study 10

Estimator/Observer Design: Full order observers - reduced order

VI observers, Regulator Design, Separation Principle - case with reference
10 20
input, MIMO systems; Introduction to MIMO systems, Design Concept -
Case Study
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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE6201 Principles of Aerospace
3-0-0 3 2015
Navigation
Course Objectives

To understand the concepts of navigation of aerospace vehicles

Syllabus

Fundamentals of navigation, guidance and control, Geometric concepts of navigation, Reference

frames, coordinate transformation, comparison of transformation methods. Inertial sensors,
Inertial navigation systems-mechanization, Externally aided navigation, Integrated navigation,
Fundamentals of radar, satellite navigation system, Application of radar and GPS in aerospace
navigation.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of
the concept of navigation, various navigation schemes and inertial sensors.
References

1. Anthony Lawrence, 'Modern Inertial Technology’, Second Edition. Springer-

Verlag, New York, Inc., 2001.
2. David Titteron and John Weston, ‘Strapdown Inertial Navigation Technology’
Second Edition IEE Radar, Sonar, Navigation and Avionics Series, 2005.
3. Ching-Fang Lin, ‘Modern Navigation, Guidance and Control Processing’,
Prentice-Hall Inc., Engle Wood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1991
4. Myron Kayton and Walter R Fried, ‘Avionics Navigation Systems’, John Wiley
& Sons Inc., Second Edition, 1997.
5. Manuel Fernadez and George R. Macomber, ‘Inertial Guidance Engineering’,
Prentice-Hall, Inc., Engle Wood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1962
6. M .I. Skolnik: Introduction to Radar Systems, Tata McGraw-Hill, 2007.

COURSE PLAN
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Contents

Definition of navigation, guidance and control-General principles of

conventional navigation systems-Geometric Concepts of navigation-
I Reference frames- Euler angles , Direction cosines and quarternions - 6 15
Coordinate transformations - Comparison of transformation methods.

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Inertial sensors-accelerometers-Pendulous servo accelerometer-

Vibrating string accelerometer-Transfer function-Accelerometer 6 15
II performance parameters. MEMS devices for aerospace navigation.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Gyroscopes- Principle of operation-Precession- Nutation- Gimbal lock-
Gimbal flip-Gyro transfer function-Rate gyro-Integrating gyro.
III 8 15
Constructional details and operation of floated rate integrating gyro-
Dynamically tuned gyro-Ring laser gyro-Fiber optic gyro-Gyro
performance parameters.

Inertial navigation-Block diagram representation-Inertial platforms-

Stable platforms-Gimbelled INS and Strapdown INS and their
IV 7 15
mechanization-IMU.
Navigation equations-Schuler principle and mechanization-Gyro
compassing for initial alignment.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Radio navigation systems-Short range navigation systems-Basics of
VOR, TACAN, DME-Long range navigation-Basics of
V OMEGA,LORAN-Instrument Landing System. 10 20
Introduction to radars-Block schematic diagram and Principle of
operation-Radar equation-Range and frequencies- Application of
radars- Types of radar-Pulse Doppler Radar, MTI, Tracking Radar .

VI Satellite navigation systems-Global Positioning Systems (GPS) - Global 5 20

Navigation of Satellite Systems (GNSS)- GPS aided navigation-GAGAN

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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE6203 Introduction to Flight 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives

To give basic concepts of aerodynamics, principles and performance of aircrafts.

Syllabus

Fundamentals of aerodynamics-standard atmosphere-aerodynamic flows-airfoils -aerodynamic

forces moments and coefficients-wind tunnels- control surfaces-anatomy of aerospace vehicles.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the standard
atmosphere, performance of flight.

References
1. 1. John D Anderson Jr, 'Introduction to Flight’ McGraw Hill International, 5/e,2005
2. John D Anderson Jr, 'Fundamentals of Aerodynamics', Me Graw Hill International, 4/e,
2007.
3. A.C.Kermode, ''Mechanics of Flight', Pearson Education, 10/e, 2005.
4. Bernard Etkin, 'Dynamics of flight Stability and Control', John Wiley and Sons Inc. 3/e,
1996.
5. E.L.Houghton and N.B. Carruthers 'Aerodynamics for Engineering Students', Arnold
Publishers, 3/e, 1986.
6. Thomas R.Yechout, 'Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics', A1AA Education Series,
2003
7. Richard S. Shevell, 'Fundamentals of Flight’ Pearson Education Inc., 2/e , 2004.
8. Louis V. Schmidt 'Introduction to Aircraft Flight Dynamics', AIAA Education Series, 1997

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Contents

Aerodynamics-standard atmosphere-definition of altitudes- density,

I pressure and temperature altitudes-layers of atmosphere- isothermal 15
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and gradient layers-calculation of pressure, temperature and density in
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stratosphere and troposphere-lapse rate –stability of atmosphere.

Aerodynamic flows-inviscid and viscous flows-incompressible and

compressible flows-Mach number-subsonic, transonic, supersonic and
II
hypersonic flow regimes-boundary layer-laminar and turbulent flows- 6 15
Reynolds number.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Pressure and shear stress distribution-vorticity and circulation-
downwash and induced drag- wash-in and wash-out- dimensional
III analysis-Buckingham Pi theorem-aerodynamic forces and moments- 15
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aerodynamic heating-dynamic pressure-pressure coefficient-
compressibility-isentropic flow-speed of sound.

Airfoils-airfoil nomenclature-symmetric and cambered airfoils-pressure

distribution over airfoil-generation of lift-lifting surfaces-wings-wing
IV geometry-aspect ratio-chord line –angle of attack-characteristics of ideal 15
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airfoil-stalling of airfoil-lift curve, drag curve and lift/drag ratio curve-
NACA airfoils-modern low speed airfoils-super critical airfoils-swept
wings.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Aerodynamic coefficients-lift, drag and moment coefficients-variation
V with angle of attack-aerodynamic centre andcentre of pressure-critical 20
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Mach number-drag divergence Mach number-Mach angle-Mach
number independence-flow similarity-drag polar.
Wind tunnels-open, close and variable density wind tunnels-control
surfaces-elevator-aileron-rudder-canard-tail plane-loads on tail plane-
VI dihedral angle-dihedral effect-flaps and slots-spoilers-Classification of
7 20
aerospace vehicles-aircrafts helicopters-launch vehicles-missiles-
unmanned aerial vehicles and spacecraft. Basic concepts of high speed
aerodynamics and aero elasticity.
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01EE6999 Research Methodology 0-2-0 2 2015

Course Objectives
1. To prepare the student to do the M. Tech project work with a research bias.
2. To formulate a viable research question.
3. To develop skill in the critical analysis of research articles and reports.
4. To analyze the benefits and drawbacks of different methodologies.
5. To understand how to write a technical paper based on research findings.

Syllabus

Introduction to Research Methodology-Types of research- Ethical issues- Copy right-royalty-

Intellectual property rights and patent law-Copyleft- Openacess-
Analysis of sample research papers to understand various aspects of research methodology:
Defining and formulating the research problem-Literature review-Development of working
hypothesis-Research design and methods- Data Collection and analysis- Technical writing- Project
work on a simple research problem
Approach
Course focuses on students' application of the course content to their unique research interests. The
various topics will be addressed through hands on sessions.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Understand research concepts in terms of identifying the research problem
2. Propose possible solutions based on research
3. Write a technical paper based on the findings.
4. Get a good exposure to a domain of interest.
5. Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.

References
1. C. R. Kothari, Research Methodology, New Age International, 2004
2. Panneerselvam, Research Methodology, Prentice Hall of India, New Delhi, 2012.
3. J. W. Bames, Statistical Analysis for Engineers and Scientists, Tata McGraw-Hill, New York.
4. Donald Cooper, Business Research Methods, Tata McGraw-Hill, New Delhi.
5. Leedy P. D., Practical Research: Planning and Design, McMillan Publishing Co.
6. Day R. A., How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper, Cambridge University Press, 1989.
7. Manna, Chakraborti, Values and Ethics in Business Profession, Prentice Hall of India, New
Delhi, 2012.
8. Sople, Managing Intellectual Property: The Strategic Imperative, Prentice Hall ofIndia, New
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Delhi, 2012.

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Contents

Introduction to Research Methodology: Motivation towards research -

Types of research: Find examples from literature.

Professional ethics in research - Ethical issues-ethical committees. Copy

I right - royalty - Intellectual property rights and patent law - Copyleft-
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Openacess-Reproduction of published material - Plagiarism - Citation
and acknowledgement.

Impact factor. Identifying major conferences and important

journals in the concerned area. Collection of at least 4 papers in the
area.

Defining and formulating the research problem -Literature Survey-

Analyze the chosen papers and understand how the authors have
II
undertaken literature review, identified the research gaps, arrived at 4
their objectives, formulated their problem and developed a hypothesis.

FIRST ASSESSMENT

Research design and methods: Analyze the chosen papers to

III understand formulation of research methods and analytical and No end
4
experimental methods used. Study of how different it is from semester
previous works. written
examinatio
n
IV Data Collection and analysis.Analyze the chosen papers and study the
5
methods of data collection used. - Data Processing and Analysis
strategies used– Study the tools used for analyzing the data.
SECOND ASSESSMENT

V
Technical writing - Structure and components, contents of a typical 5

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technical paper, difference between abstract and conclusion,layout,

illustrations and tables, bibliography, referencing and footnotes-use of
tools like Latex.

VI Identification of a simple research problem – Literature survey-

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Research design- Methodology –paper writing based on a hypothetical
result.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6291 Seminar I 0-0-2 2 2015

Course Objectives
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
5. Improve the writing and presentation skills.

Approach

Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study.

Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
3. Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.

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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE619
Design and Simulation Lab 0-0-2 1 2015
3

Course Objectives

1. Analyse systems using classical and modern control theory using

MATLAB/SIMULINK
2. Design, simulate and evaluate control systems.
3. Design & fine tuning of PID controller and familiarize the roles of P, I and D in
feedback control

Syllabus

Familiarization of Control System Toolbox of MATLAB; Analysis of systems using classical and
modern control theory using MATLAB and SIMULINK; Compensator design based on time
domain and frequency domain approaches for a given system, state feedback control; full order
observer; reduced order observer to implement a state feedback controller, numerical methods
using MATLAB

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Acquire ability to critically analyze different dynamic systems and choose a suitable
controller.
2. Get exposure to aspects of control systems design.
3. Get exposure to simulation tools using MATLAB/SIMULINK

COURSE PLAN
Experiment

Allotted
Hours
No:

Title

I Familiarization of Control System Tool Box, Analysis of simple linear

system models in MATLAB 2

Analysis of typical systems like DC Motor Control, Satellite control system,

II
Torsional mechanical system etc. using MATLAB and SIMULINK. 2
III Lag Compensator design based on time domain approach.
2
IV Lead compensator design based on time domain approach
2
V Lag lead compensator design based on time domain approach
2
VI Lag compensator design based on frequency domain approach
2

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VII Lead compensator design based on frequency domain approach

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VIII Lag lead compensator design based on frequency domain approach
2
IX Design and realization of state feedback control for a given system.
2
X Design and realization of full order observer for a given system.
2
XI Design and realization of a closed loop reduced observer for a given
2
system to Implement a state feedback controller.
XII Assignment: To analyze a given practical system model and design and
2
realize a suitable controller for the system.
XIII Illustration Numerical methods like Runga-Kutta, Euler method and
2
Newton - Raphson method in MATLAB
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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE610
Optimal Control Theory 3-1-0 4 2015
2

Course Objectives
1. To choose a suitable performance measure to meet the specific requirements for a
typical optimal control problem.
2. To equip the students to formulate optimal control problems.
3. Familiarize the concepts of calculus of variations.
4. To analyse the physical system and to design the controller by optimizing the
suitable performance criteria by satisfying the constraints over the state and
inputs.
Syllabus

Optimal control problems; Mathematical models; Selection of performance measures;

Constraints; Calculus of Variations; Basic concepts; Variation of a functional, extremals;
Fundamental theorem in calculus of variation; Euler equation; Piecewise smooth extremals;
Pontryagin’s Minimum Principle; Minimum time, Minimum control effort, Minimum fuel,
Minimum energy problems, Singular Intervals. Dynamic Programming; Optimal control law;
Principle of optimality; Linear Regulator Problems; Stability

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Formulate the optimal controller design problem.
2. Apply constrained optimization to various physical systems.
3. Implement optimal control algorithms to track the response of the system through a
predefined trajectory

References

1. Donald E. Kirk, Optimal Control Theory - An Introduction, Prentice-Hall Inc.

Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1970.
2. Brian D. O. Anderson, John B. Moore, Optimal Control-Linear Quadratic
Methods, Prentice-Hall Inc., New Delhi, 1991.
3. Athans M. and P. L. Falb, Optimal control- An Introduction to the Theory and
its Applications, McGraw Hill Inc., New York, 1966.
4. Sage A. P., Optimum Systems Control, Prentice-Hall Inc., Englewood Cliffs,
New Jersey, 1968.
5. D. S. Naidu, Optimal Control Systems, CRC Press, New York Washington D. C.,
2003.

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Contents

Optimal control problems - mathematical models-selection of

performance measures, constraints- classification of problem
constraints - problem formulation – examples, comparison with
I static optimization. 15
7
Calculus of Variations: basic concepts - variation of a functional -
extremals – fundamental theorem in calculus of variation - Euler
equation
Piecewise smooth extremals, constrained minimization of functionals
– Point constraints, differential equation constraints, isoperimetric
II 7 15
constraints, Hamiltonian -necessary conditions for optimal control,
problems with different boundary conditions
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Pontryagin’s Minimum Principle, State variable inequality
III constraints, the set of reachable states, Minimum time problems- 10 15
bang bang control, Minimum Control Effort problem.
Minimum Fuel problems-bang off bang control, Minimum Energy
IV problems, Singular intervals in optimal control problems, Effects of 12 15
Singular Intervals, Numerical Examples.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Dynamic Programming - Optimal control law-principle of
V optimality - Application to decision making problems-routing
10 20
problem-application to typical optimal control problem,
Interpolation, recurrence relation in dynamic programming
Hamilton Jacobi Bellman equation- Standard Regulator Problem:
VI Continuous linear regulator Problems – Discrete Linear Regulator 10 20
Problems –Finite time Vs Infinite time regulator Problems – Stability
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6104 Nonlinear Control Systems 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives
1. To study the essentials of nonlinear control.
2. To extend the analysis techniques for classical control theory to nonlinear system.
3. To analyse the physical system with inherent non-linearity for stability and performance.
4. To provide the necessary methods for designing controllers for Non-linear systems

Syllabus

Introduction to nonlinear dynamical systems’ features, , Existence of Limit Cycles; Numerical

construction of Phase Portraits; Classification of Equilibrium Points; Existence and uniqueness of
solutions, Lipschitz condition,Lyapunov Theory; Invariance Principle; L Stability, Absolute
Stability, Azermanns and Kalman’s Conjecture; Lure’s Problem; Kalman-Yakubovich-Popov
Lemma; Circle Criterion; Popov’s Stability Criterion; Design via Linearization; Gain Scheduling
Feedback Linearization; Back Stepping.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Gain insight into the complexity of nonlinear systems.
2. Apply methods of characterizing and understanding the behaviour of systems that can be
described by nonlinear ordinary differential equations.
3. Use tools including graphical and analytical for analysis of nonlinear control systems.
4. Use a complete treatment of design concepts for linearization via feedback.
5. Demonstrate an ability to interact and communicate effectively with peers.

REFERNCES
1.Hassan K. Khalil, “Nonlinear Systems”, McMillan Publishing Company, NJ, 2004.
2. John E. Gibson, “Nonlinear Automatic Control”, McGraw-Hill, New York.
3. Jean-Jacques E. Slotine and Weiping Li, “Applied Nonlinear Control”, Prentice-Hall,
NJ, 1991.
4.M. Vidyasagar, “Nonlinear Systems Analysis”, Prentice-Hall, India, 1991,
5.Shankar Sastry, “Nonlinear System Analysis, Stability and Control”, Springer, 1999.
6.Alberto Isidori, “Nonlinear Control Systems: An Introduction”, Springer-Verlag, 1985.

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Introduction to nonlinear dynamical systems’ features, Nonlinear models

and nonlinear phenomena, Examples, Multiple equilibria, Qualitative
I behaviour near equilibrium points, Existence of Limit Cycles; Numerical 15
6
construction of Phase Portraits; Classification of Equilibrium Points.

Existence and uniqueness of solutions, Lipschitz condition, Continuous

dependence on Initial conditions and parameters, Theorems on continuity
II 7 15
of solutions and proof.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Lyapunov stability: Stability in the Sense of Lyapunov, Lyapunov Stability
III Theorem and proof, Invariance Principle, Analysis of Instability, Linear
7 15
systems and linearization, Construction of Lyapunov function for non
linear systems: Variable Gradient Method
L stability, Small-Gain Theorem, Aizermanns and Kalman's conjecture,
IV Lure’s Problem, Absolute Stability- Kalman- Yakubovich-Popov Lemma. 8 15
Circle Criterion Popov's stability Criterion.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Non-linear control system design: Stabilization via Linearization, Integral
V 7 20
Control via Linearization, Gain Scheduling.

VI Feedback Linearization, Motivation, Input-Output Linearization, State

7 20
Feedback Control, Back Stepping.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6212 Guidance and Control of Missiles 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives

1. This course covers the basics of missiles, guidance laws for missiles and its applications
to tactical missiles.
2. The classical to modern developments in missile guidance is also covered.

Syllabus

Classification of Missiles, Guided Missile, Fundamentals of Guidance, Interception and

Avoidance,Guidance Laws, Command and Homing Guidance, Classical Guidance Laws,Modern
Guidance Laws-Guidance Laws Derived from Optimal Control Theory - PPN with Non-
Manoeuvring and Manoeuvring Targets. Missile Autopilots, Adaptive Control – Guidance.
Functional Block Diagram, Missile Control Methods.
Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to simulate a missile
guidancescheme.

References

1. George M. Siouris, ‘Missile Guidance and Control Systems’, Springer Verlag ,

New York Inc., 2004.
2. Paul Zarchan , ‘Tactical and Strategic Missile Guidance’, AIAA, Inc., Sixth
Edition, 2012.
3. N.A. Shneydor, ‘Missile Guidance and Pursuit: Kinematics, Dynamics and
Control’, Ellis Horwood Publishers, 1998.
4. Eichblatt E. J. , ‘Test and Evaluation of the Tactical Missiles’, AIAA Inc, 1989
5. Ching-Fang-Lin, ‘Modern Navigation, Guidance and Control Processing’,
Prentice- Hall, Inc., Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1991
6. R. Yanushevsky, ‘Modern Missile Guidance’, CRC Press, 2008.
7. P. Garnell, ‘Guided Weapon Control Systems’, Second Edition, Brassey'sDefence
Publishers, London, l987.
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Contents

History of Guided Missile for Air Defence Applications - Classification of

I Missiles-Tactical Missile 4 15
Description-Fundamentals of Guidance - Basic Results in Interception
and Avoidance

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Taxonomyof Guidance Laws, Command and Homing Guidance 8

II Classical Guidance Laws - Pursuit, LOS,CLOS, BR, Proportional
15
Navigation and Its Variants Like PPN, BPN, APN, TPN, GPN and IPN.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Modern guidance Laws-Guidance Laws Derived from Optimal Control
III 8 15
Theory and Lyapunov method - PPN with Non-Manoeuvring and
Manoeuvring Targets–Qualitative analysis
Comparative Study of Guidance Laws from the Point ofView of Time,
IV 7 15
Miss-Distance, Launch Boundaries, Control Effort and Implementation
Difficulties.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Missile Autopilots - Flight Control System-Pitch, Yaw and Roll Autopilot

V - Control Surfaces 7 20
Autopilot Commands - Dither Adaptive Control-lnertial Reference
Adaptive Control

Functional Block Diagram-Angle Tracking and Seeker Head

Stabilization-RadomRefraction
VI Aerodynamics for Autopilot Design-Missile Control Methods. -Optimal 8 20
Filtering- Simulations. Formulation of optimal control for performance of
aerospace systems-Riccatti equations-Performance measure-Optimal
mid-course guidance
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Process Control & Industrial
01EE6112 3-0-0 3 2015
Automation

Course Objectives

1. To understand physical process control problems

2. To provide knowledge on the industrial application of PID controllers
3. To analyse different control structures used in process control
4. To understand the field of industrial automation

Syllabus

Introduction to process dynamics; process control dynamics; different control modes and tuning;
Advanced process control techniques for both linear and nonlinear systems; Control using
hierarchical; MPC and Internal mode architectures; Statistical process control; Digital controllers;
Implementation of PID. Introduction to SCADA; PLC; Interfacing of PLC; Industrial application of
PLC; Distributed control systems; Digital gate logic; PLC Ladder logic; Introduction to IEC
61511/61508

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Model a process control system and understand its dynamics
2. Able to recommend different control architectures needed in the industry
3. Design and tune PID controllers for a given system.
4. Hands on training on latest industrial automation tools such as SCADA, PLC..

References
1. Luyben W., ‘Process Modelling, Simulation and Control for Chemical Engineers,’ Mc-Graw
Hill, 2/e.
2. Donald R. Coughanowr , ‘Process Systems Analysis And Control, ’ Mc-Graw hill, 3/e.
3. G. Liptak, ‘Handbook of Process Control,’ 1996
4. George Stephanopoulos, ‘Chemical Process Control,’ Prentice Hall of India.
5. Enrique Mandado, Jorge Marcos, Serrafin A Perrez, ‘Programmable Logic Devices and
Logic Controllers,’ Prentice Hall, 1996.

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Introduction to process dynamics- Physical examples of first order

process, first order systems in series, dynamic behavior of first and
I second order systems, Control valves and transmission lines, dynamics 15%
5
and control of heat exchangers.

Process control dynamics- level control, flow control, stability and

control of chemical reactors, different control modes and tuning-
II 7 15%
ON/OFF, P, PI, PD, PID. Ziegler Nichols self tuning methods.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Advanced process control techniques for both linear and nonlinear
III systems- Feed forward control, cascade control, ratio control, adaptive
9 15%
control, override control, control of nonlinear process with delay,
Hierarchical control, internal mode control.
MPC, Statistical process control. Digital controllers, effect of sampling,
IV 7 15%
Implementation of PID-stability and tuning, digital feed forward control

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Introduction to SCADA- SCADA Systems, SCADA Architecture;
monolithic, distributed and network, PLC-combinational and
V 7 20%
sequential logic controllers, system integration with PLCs and
computers, application in industry. Distributed control systems-PC
based control
Programming ON/OFF inputs to produce ON/OFF outputs, Relation
VI of digital gate logic to contact/coil logic, Digital gate logic, PLC Ladder 7 20%
logic, Introduction to IEC 61511/61508 and the safety cycle.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6114 Adaptive Control 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives
1. Inculcate conceptual understanding of adaptive control
2. Provide knowledge on various adaptive schemes, with a basic understanding on closed loop
system stability and implementation issues
3. Develop ability to design suitable stable adaptive scheme to meet the performance objectives
even in the presence of disturbances and changing operating conditions
4. Design model reference adaptive control system considering matched structured
uncertainties
5. Identify the need and apply appropriate adaptive control design technique to real-time
systems

Syllabus

Adaptive Control, Adaptive Schemes, Adaptive Control Problem; Applications, Regression Models,
Recursive Least Squares, Real-Time Parameter Estimation, Direct and Indirect Self-Tuning
Regulators Pole Placement Design, MDPP, Model Reference Adaptive Systems, MIT Rule, Design of
MRAS Using Lyapunov Theory, Relations between MRAS and STR, Adaptive Feedback
Linearization, Adaptive Back Stepping, Gain Scheduling, Design of Gain-Scheduling Controllers,
Nonlinear Transformations. Practical Issues and Implementation, Operational Issues, Case Study

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Formulate adaptive control design problem
2. Identify suitable adaptive controller for a given system with uncertain parameters
3. Apply adaptive design techniques to real-time systems whose parameters change during
operation.
4. Implement adaptive control schemes to meet the performance objectives in challenging
situations.
References
1. Karl Johan Astrom and BjomWittenmark, ‘Adaptive Control’ , Addison Wesley,2003
2. Shankar Sastry, ‘Adaptive Control’, PHI (Eastern Economy Edition), 1989
3. Karl Johan Astrom, ‘Adaptive Control’, Pearson Education, 2001
4. Petros A Loannou, Jing, ‘Robust Adaptive Control’, Prentice-Hall, 1995
5. Eykhoff P, ‘System Identification: Parameter and State Estimation’, 1974
6. Ljung, ‘System Identification Theory for the User’, Prentice-Hall, 1987

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Contents

Introduction: Adaptive Control, effects of process variation -

Adaptive Schemes - Adaptive Control problem - Applications - Real-
I Time Parameter Estimation: Introduction - Regression Models -
7 15%
Recursive Least Squares - Exponential Forgetting - Estimating
Parameters in Dynamical Systems - Experimental Conditions – Loss
of identifiability due to feedback
Deterministic Self-Tuning Regulators: Introduction - Pole Placement
Design, MDPP - Design of Indirect Self-tuning Regulators -
II Continuous Time Self-tuners - Direct Self-tuning Regulators - 8 15%
Properties of Direct Self-tuners - Disturbances with Known
Characteristics, Case Study
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Model Reference Adaptive Systems: Introduction - MIT Rule -
III Significance of Adaptation Gain - Lyapunov Stability Theory - Design
8 15%
of MRAS Using Lyapunov Theory - Adaptation of a Feedforward
Gain - Applications to Adaptive Control, Case Study
Relations between MRAS and STR - Nonlinear Systems - Feedback
IV Linearization - Adaptive Feedback Linearization - Back Stepping - 7 15%
Adaptive Back Stepping, Case Study
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Gain Scheduling: Introduction - Principle - Design of Gain-
V 6 20%
Scheduling controllers - Nonlinear Transformations - Applications
of Gain Scheduling, Case Study
Practical Issues and Implementation - Controller Implementation -
VI Computational Delay - Sampling and Pre- and Post Filtering - 6 20%
Controller Windup - Estimator Implementation - Operational Issues
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6412 New And Renewable Sources 3-0-0 3 2015
of Energy

Course Objectives

This subject provides sufficient knowledge about the promising new and renewable sources of
energy so as to equip students capable of working with projects related to its aim to take up
research work in connected areas.

Syllabus

Solar energy- Solar radiation measurements- Applications of solar energy- Energy from
oceans- Tidal energy- Wind energy-Small Hydro Power (SHP) Stations- Biomass and
bio-fuels- Geothermal energy-Power from satellite stations- Hydrogen energy

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to design and analyses
theperformance of small isolated renewable energy sources.

References
1. John W. Twidell, Anthony D Weir, “Renewable Energy Resources”, English Language
Book
2. Society (ELBS), 1996
3. Godfrey Boyl , “Renewable Energy -Power for Sustainable Future”, Oxford University
Press, 1996
4. S. A. Abbasi, Naseema Abbasi, “Renewable energy sources and their environmental
impact”, Prentice-Hall of India, 2001
5. G. D. Rai, “Non-conventional energy sources”, Khanna Publishers, 2008
6. G. D. Rai, “Solar energy utilization”, Khanna Publishers, 2000
7. S. L. Sah, “Renewable and novel energy sources”, M.I. Publications, 1995
8. S. Rao and B. B. Parulekar, “Energy Technology”, Khanna Publishers, 1999

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Direct solar energy-The sun as a perennial source of energy; flow of

energy in the universe and the cycle of matter in the human ecosystem; 3
I direct solar energy utilization 15%
Solar radiation measurements, solar radiation data, estimation of average
4
solar radiation
Applications of solar energy – water heating systems, space heating and
cooling of buildings, solar cooking, solar ponds, solar green houses, solar
II 6 15%
thermal electric systems; solar photovoltaic power generation; solar
production of hydrogen.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Energy from oceans-Wave energy generation - potential and kinetic
3
energy from waves; wave energy conversion devices
III 15%
Tidal energy - basic principles; tidal power generation systems;- Ocean
thermal energy conversion (OTEC); methods of ocean thermal electric 4
power generation
Wind energy - basic principles of wind energy conversion; design of
4
IV windmills; wind data and energy estimation
15%
Site selection considerations. Types of wind machines-Horizontal axis and
4
Vertical axis machines
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Classification of small hydro power (SHP) stations; description of basic
civil works design considerations;Turbines and generators for SHP; 4
V advantages and limitations.
20%
Biomass and bio-fuels; energy plantation; biogas generation; types
of biogas plants; applications of biogas; energy from wastes, 3
Chemical energy sources-Types of fuel cells-Batteries
Geothermal energy- Origin and nature of geothermal energy;
classification of geothermal resources; schematic of geothermal power 4
VI plants; operational and environmental problems; 20%
Power from satellite stations, Hydrogen energy –production-storage-
3
transportation –utilization, nuclear fusion energy, cold fusion
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6116 Sliding Mode Control 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives

1. To familiarize the students with the methodology for the design and implementation of
sliding mode controllers for any uncertain plant.
2. To design higher order sliding mode controllers and observers.

Syllabus

Introduction to variable structure systems; Mathematical background; existence conditions of

sliding mode; concept of a manifold; sliding surface; sliding mode motion and sliding mode
control; Method of equivalent control Chattering Problem; Approaches of sliding hyper plane
design; Discrete-time sliding mode control; Multi-rate output feedback; Discrete-time sliding
mode control based on multi-rate output feedback techniques; Sliding mode observers;
Introduction to Higher Order Sliding Mode (HOSM) control and observation; Twisting
controller; Super Twisting controller; Lyapunov based sliding mode control; Super twisting
based observers and differentiators
Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Design robust nonlinear sliding mode controllers for any uncertain plant.
2. Design higher order sliding mode controllers and observers .
References

1. C. Edwards and S. K. Spurgeon, Sliding mode control: Theory and applications. Taylor
and Francis; 1998.
2. V. I. Utkin, Sliding Modes in Control Optimization. New York: Springer-Verlag; 1992.
3. J. Y. Hung, W. Gao and J. C. Hung, “Variable structure control: A survey;” IEEE
Transactions on Automatic Control; vol. 40; 1993.
4. Y. W. Weibing Gao and A. Homaifa, “Discrete-time variable structure control systems;”
IEEE Transactions on Ind. Electronics; vol. 42; no. 2; pp. 117–122; 1995.
5. B. Bandyopadhyay and S. Janardhanan, Discrete-time Sliding Mode Control: A Multi-
rate Output Feedback Approach. Lecture Notes in Control and Information Sciences;
Berlin: Springer-Verlag; 2005; no. 323.
6. K. Abidi, J. X. Xu, and Y. Xinghuo, “On the discrete-time integral sliding-mode control;”
IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control; vol. 52; no. 4; pp. 709–715; 2007
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Contents

Introduction to variable structure systems; definition of variable

structure and sliding mode; examples of dynamic systems with sliding
modes. Mathematical background: differential equations with
I 15%
discontinuous right-hand sides; solutions in Filippov sense ; existence 6
conditions of sliding mode; concept of a manifold; sliding surface;
sliding mode motion and sliding mode control.

Regular form Approach-Pole placement and LQR method. Properties of

sliding mode motion. Reaching laws; methods of equivalent control
II 9 15%
Chattering Problem. Approaches of sliding hyper plane design

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Discrete-time sliding mode control: definitions; design methods;
III reaching laws for discrete-time sliding mode control; Switching and 9 15%
non-switching based discrete-time sliding mode control.

Discrete-time sliding mode control based on Multi-rate Output

IV Feedback techniques. Terminal Sliding mode control; Integral Sliding 6 15%
mode control - Design of sliding surface and control law development

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Sliding mode observers - Need of sliding mode observers; Design of
V 6 20%
sliding mode observers; design examples.

Introduction to Higher Order Sliding Mode (HOSM) control and

observation. Twisting controller. Super Twisting controller. Lyapunov
VI 6 20%
based sliding mode control. Super twisting based observers and
differentiators. Applications of Sliding mode controllers.

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01EE6118 Stochastic Control 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives

1. To design suitable performance measure to meet the specification requirements.

2. To analyse the physical system and design the structure of controller by optimizing the
suitable performance criteria.
3. To apply the design algorithms to various physical systems with stochastic parameters.
4. Provides a solid foundation on modeling and analysis of system with stochastic
parameter.

Syllabus

Random Variables; Probability Distribution; Expectations; Functions of Random Variables;

Correlation and auto correlation; Special stochastic Processes; Stochastic State Models;
Continuous Time Systems; Stochastic Integrals; Modelling of physical process by stochastic
differential equations; Analysis of dynamical systems with Stochastic inputs; Spectral
Factorization of Discrete Time Processes; Analysis of Continuous Time Systems with Stochastic
input.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyse the stability and performance of the systems with stochastic parameters.
2. Identify suitable estimation algorithm for stochastic systems.
3. Formulate and design suitable control structure of stochastic system model.
4. Implement optimal control algorithms to achieve specified performance for systems with
stochastic parameters.

References
1. Jason L. Speyer and Walter H. Chung, “Stochastic Process, Estimation and Control,” Siam
Philadelphia, 2008.
2. Karl J. Åström, “Introduction to Stochastic Control Theory,” Academic Press, New York
and London, 1970.
3. KaddourNajim, Enso Ikonen and Ait-KadiDaoud, “Stochastic Processes Estimation,
Optimization & Analysis,” Kogan Page Science, London and Sterling, 2004.
4. Birkhäuser, “Stochastic Switching Systems Analysis and Design,” Library of Congress
Cataloguing-in-Publication Data, United States of America, 2006.
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Contents

.
Introduction: Random Variables – Probability Distribution Function –
I Probability Density Function – Functions of Random Variables 15
6

Expectations and Moments of Random Variables – Conditional

Expectations and Conditional Probabilities – Correlation – Auto Co-
II relation - Concept of Special Stochastic Processes – Covariance Function 9 15
– Spectral Density.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Stochastic State Models: Discrete Time Systems – Solution of Stochastic
III Difference Equations – Continuous Time Systems 9 15

Stochastic Integrals – Linear Stochastic Differential Equations – ITO

IV Differentiation Rule – Modelling of Physical Process by Stochastic 6 15
Differential Equations.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Analysis of Dynamical Systems with Stochastic Inputs: Discrete Time
V 6 20
Systems – Spectral Factorization of Discrete Time Processes

VI Analysis of Continuous Time Systems with Stochastic Input – Spectral

6 20
Factorization of Continuous Time Process.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6122 Industrial Data Networks 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives
1. To understand the basics of data networks and internetworking
2. To have adequate knowledge in various communication protocols
3. To study the industrial data networks
Syllabus

Data Network Fundamentals; Data link control protocol; Bridges, Routers, Gateways; Standard
ETHERNET and ARCNET configuration special requirement for networks used for control;
Evolution of signal standard; HART communication protocol; Communication modes; General
Fieldbus; OLE for Process Control; MODBUS protocol structure; Profibus protocol stack; Profibus
communication model - communication objects; foundation field bus; Industrial Ethernet and
Wireless Communication; Radio and wireless communication.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain and analyse the principles and functionalities of various industrial
Communication Protocols
2. Implement and analyse industrial Ethernet and wireless communication modules
References

1. Steve Mackay, Edwin Wrijut, Deon Reynders and John Park, ‘Practical Industrial Data
Networks Design, Installation and Troubleshooting’, Newnes publication, Elsevier, 1st ed.,
2004.
2. William Buchanan ‘Computer Busses’, CRC Press, 2000.
3. Andrew S. Tanenbaum, ‘Modern Operating Systems’, Prentice Hall India, 2003
4. Theodore S. Rappaport, ‘Wireless Communication: Principles & Practice, 2nd ed., 2001,
Prentice Hall of India
5. Willam Stallings, ‘Wireless Communication & Networks’, 2nd ed., 2005, Prentice Hall of
India
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Data Network Fundamentals: Network hierarchy and switching – Open

System Interconnection model of ISO– Data link control protocol: -
I HDLC – Media access protocol – Command/response – Token passing 15%
6
– CSMA/CD, TCP/IP.

Bridges – Routers – Gateways –Standard ETHERNET and ARCNET

configuration special requirement for networks used for control.
II 7 15%

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Hart, Fieldbus, Modbus and Profibus PA/DP/FMS and FF:
Introduction - Evolution of signal standard – HART communication
protocol – Communication modes – HART networks - HART
III commands - HART applications. Fieldbus: Introduction - General 9 15%

Fieldbus architecture - Basic requirements of Field bus standard -

Fieldbus topology - Interoperability - Interchangeability

Introduction to OLE for process control (OPC). MODBUS protocol

structure - function codes - troubleshooting Profibus: Introduction -
IV profibus protocol stack – profibus communication model - 7 15%
communication objects – system operation - troubleshooting - review of
foundation field bus.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Industrial Ethernet and Wireless Communication: Industrial Ethernet:
V 7 20%
Introduction - 10Mbps Ethernet, 100Mbps Ethernet.

Radio and wireless communication: Introduction - components of radio

VI 6 20%
link - the radio spectrum and frequency allocation - radio modems.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Sustainable and
01EE6432 3-0-0 3 2015
Translational Engineering

Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is:-

1. To bring in to focus the basics aspects of sustainable development.

2. To have a general understanding on global environmental issues and the different
aspects involved in Green Technology.

Syllabus

History and emergence of the concept of Sustainable Development; Economic dimensions,

Environmental dimension; Framework for sustainability, assessment of sustainable performance;
Industrialization, Globalization and Environment; Global environmental issues;Waste land
reclamation, Resource degradation, carbon credits and Carbon trading – Carbon footprint;
Energy, Conventional and renewable sources, Green buildings, green materials, Technology and
sustainable development, Sustainable urbanization, Industrial Ecology.
Expected Outcome
The student will be able to

1. Understand the concept of sustainable development

2. To have an insight in to global environmental issues

3. Understand the different aspects of green Technology

References
1. Kurian Joseph & R. Nagendran’ Essential Environmental studies’. Pearson education, New
Delhi, 2004.
2. S.C Bhatia, Environmental Pollution and Control in Chemical Process Industries, Khanna
Publishers, Delhi, 2005.
3. Kirkby, J.O’ Keefe, P. and Timberlake, Sustainable Development, Earthscan Publication,
London, 1996.
4. Mackenthun, K.M., Basic Concepts in Environmental Management, Lewis Publication,
London, 1998.
5. S.S Purohit ,Green Technology-An approach for sustainable environment, Agrobios
publication, India, 2008.
6. Twidell, J. W. and Weir, A. D., Renewable Energy Resources, English
Language Book Society (ELBS).

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End-Semester
Examination
Module

Contents

History and emergence of the concept of Sustainable Development –

I Framework of Sustainability, economic dimensions- environmental 15

7
dimension

Framework for achieving sustainability, assessment of

sustainableperformance- Industrialization – Globalization and
II
Environment 7 15

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Global environmental issues: -
III desertification –– green house gases-greenhouse effect, ozone 15
7
layerdepletion- global warming – acid rain – deforestation.

Waste land reclamation-Resource degradation, carbon credits and

IV Carbon trading-International summits- conventions-agreements-trans 15

7
boundary issues- Carbon footprint

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Energy sources: Basic concepts-Conventional and non-conventional,
V solar energy, Fuel cells, Wind energy, Small hydro plants, bio-fuels, 20
7
Energy derived from oceans, Geothermal energy.

Green buildings, Sustainable cities, Sustainable Urbanisation

VI Sustainable transport,Green Engineering, Industrial Ecology, 20
7
Industrial symbiosis.

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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE6124 Robotics and Control 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives

1. To familiarize students with robot classifications and configurations.

2. To acquaint the students with Forward Kinematics and Inverse Kinematics, Trajectory
planning, dynamic modeling, control and applications of robots.
3. To acquaint the students with mobile robot locomotion and kinematics, environment
perception, localization, mapping and navigation of mobile robots.

Syllabus

Introduction to Robotics; Co-ordinate frames; Kinematic analysis of robots (DOF≤3); Inverse

kinematics of robots (DOF≤3);Basic study of other robots up to 6 DOF; Trajectory planning;
Manipulator Dynamics; Robot Model; Control schemes; Robot vision; Applications;Autonomous
mobile robots; Wheeled mobile robots; Basics of Legged mobile robos, Kinematic Models; Sensors
and beacons.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. To obtain kinematic model of a robot (DOF ≤3).
2. To develop dynamic model of a robot (DOF ≤3).
3. To design a linear / nonlinear controller for a robot.
4. To identify the various types of sensors and recognize common uses.
5. To choose a sensor for a robot depending on the application.
6. To design a simple mobile robot for accomplishing a task autonomously.

References
1. 1. Robert J Schilling, “Fundamentals of Robotics-Analysis and Control”, Pearson
Education, Asia.
2. R. K. Mittal and J. Nagrath, “Robotics and Control”, Tata McGraw-Hill Education.
3. R. Siegwart, I. Nourbakhsh, D. Scaramuzza, “ Introduction to Autonomous Robots”,
Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Agents series, The MIT Press, Massachusetts Institute
of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts.
4. Ashitava Ghosal, “Robotics-Fundamental concepts and analysis”, Oxford University press.
5. Janakiraman P A, "Robotics and Image Processing", Tata McGraw Hill. New Delhi,
1995
6. S R Deb, "Robotics Technology and Flexible Automation", Tata McGraw Hill, New Delhi
7. Peter Corke, “Robotics, Vision and Control – Fundamental Algorithms in MATLAB”,
Springer Tracts in Advanced Robotics, volume 73.
8. Lorenzo Sciavicco & Bruno Siciliano, “Modeling and Control of Robot manipulator”,
The McGraw Hill Companies.

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Contents

Hours Allotted

% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module

I Introduction to Robotics, classification, specifications, Work 6 15%

envelopes of different robots, notations, Co-ordinate frames,
Rotations, Translations, Homogeneous coordinates, Direct kinematics,
The arm equation, Kinematic analysis of robots (DOF≤3)- examples,
Inverse kinematics problem, Inverse kinematics of robots (DOF≤3)-
examples.
II Basic study of other robots up to 6 DOF, Workspace analysis, Pick and 9 15%
place operation, Tool configuration Jacobian and manipulator Jacobian
matrix. Trajectory planning - Joint space and Cartesian space
techniques.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Manipulator Dynamics-Dynamic models of robots using Lagrange's 9 15%
Equation (DOF≤2), State space model of the robot and the linearized
model. The control problem- Linear control Schemes, Single axis
PID control, PD gravity control, Nonlinear control Schemes-
Computed torque control, Variable Structure control, Force and
Impedance control, co-ordinated control.
IV Robot Vision - Image representation, template matching, edge and 6 15%
corner detection, shape analysis, segmentation, perspective
transformations, camera calibration, Robotapplications-material
handling applications, Machine loading and unloading, spot welding,
arc welding, spray painting and technical specifications of the robot
used for these applications.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Autonomous mobile robots- wheeled mobile robots- types, mobile 6 20%
robot kinematics- kinematic models and constraints, representing
robot position, forward kinematic models, car lke mobile robot-
Moving to a point, following a line, following a path, moving to a
pose, Legged locomotion-Basics.
V1 Perception- sensors for mobile robots, Sensor classification, 6 20%
Characterizing sensor performance, Wheel/motor sensors, Heading
sensors, Accelerometers, IMU, Ground-based beacons, Active ranging,
Motion/speed sensors, Vision-based sensors, Basics of mobile robot
localization and navigation
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6214 Flight Dynamics and Control 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives

To give insight into the dynamics, performance and control of aircrafts.

Syllabus

Aircraft Performance, Equation of motion of aircraft-level, un-accelerated flight,take-off

performance, landingperformance, absolute and serviceceilings. Aircraft Stability and Control,
Aircraft transfer functions, control surface actuator, autopilot, stabilityaugmentation.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to develop the point
massmodel of aircrafts, understand their dynamics and analyse their performances and
stabilityissues.

References

1. John D Anderson Jr, 'Introduction to Flight’ McGraw Hill International,

5/e,2005
2. John D. Anderson Jr, 'Fundamentals of Aerodynamics', Me Graw Hill
International, 4/e, 2007.
3. Thomas R. Yechout, ‘Introduction to Aircraft Flight Mechanics’, AIAA Education
Series,2003.
4. A.C.Kermode, ''Mechanics of Flight', Pearson Education, 10/e, 2005.
5. John H. Blakelock, ‘Automatic Control of Aircraft and Missiles’ 2/e, Wiley- Inter
Science Publication, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., 1991.
6. Bernard Etkin, 'Dynamics of flight Stability and Control', John Wiley and Sons
Inc. 3/e, 1996.
7. Robert C. Nelson, ‘Flight Stability and Automatic Control’, WCB McGraw-Hill,
2/e, 1998.
8. Louis V. Schmidt, ‘Introduction to Aircraft Flight Dynamics’ AIAA Education
Series, 1997

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Hours Allotted

% of Marks in
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Examination
Module

Contents

Aircraft Performance Drag Polar- Drag polar of vehicles from low speed
I tohypersonic speed. Equation of motion of aircraft-level, un-accelerated 4 15
flight

Thrust required for level, un-accelerated flight-thrust available and

maximum velocity- power required for level,un-accelerated flight-power 8
II
available and maximumvelocity- altitude effects on power required and 15
available- numerical problems.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

III Rate of climb- gliding flight- time to climb- range and endurance- take- 8 15
off performance- landing performance- numerical problems

IV Turning flight and V-n diagram-wing loading -load factor-absolute and 7 15

service ceilings.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Aircraft Stability and Control - Longitudinal and lateral dynamics-
V stability - conditions for longitudinal static stability-modes of motion: 7 20
short period-phugoid-spiral divergence-dutch roll-stability derivatives-
roll coupling.
Aircraft transfer functions-control surface actuator - longitudinal
VI autopilots- displacementautopilot- pitch autopilot - block diagrams-root 8
locus- accelerationcontrol systems -lateral autopilots- - attitude control 20
systems – stability augmentation.

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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE6126 Soft Computing Techniques 3-0-0 3 2015
Course Objectives

1. To provide concepts of soft computing and design controllers based on ANN and Fuzzy
systems.
2. To identify systems using soft computing techniques.
3. To give an exposure to optimization using genetic algorithm.
4. To provide a knowledge on hybrid systems.

Syllabus
Biological foundations; ANN models; Feed Forward Network; Radial Basis Function; Learning
process; Supervised and unsupervised learning; Least mean square algorithm; Back
propagation algorithm; Applications in pattern recognition and other engineering problems;
Case studies; Identification and control of linear and nonlinear systems; Fuzzy set operations;
Fuzzy control systems; Classical fuzzy control problems; Genetic Algorithm; Adaptive fuzzy
systems; Hybrid Systems; Application of soft computing techniques in physical systems.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. To design a complete feedback system based on ANN or Fuzzy control.
2. To identify systems using softcomputing techniques.
3. To use genetic algorithm to find optimal solution to a given problem.
4. To design systems by judiciously choosing hybrid techniques.

REFERENCES
1. J. M. Zurada, Introduction to artificial neural systems, Jaico Publishers, 1992.
2. Simon Haykins, Neural Networks - A comprehensive foundation, Macmillan College, Proc,
Con, Inc, New York. 1994.
3. D. Driankov. H. Hellendorn, M. Reinfrank, Fuzzy Control - An Introduction, Narosa
Publishing House, New Delhi, 1993.
4. H J Zimmermann, Fuzzy set theory and its applications, 11th ed., Academic Publishers,
London.
5. G. J. Klir, Boyuan, Fuzzy sets and fuzzy logic, Prentice Hall of India (P) Ltd, 1997.
6. Stamatios V Kartalopoulos, Understanding neural networks and fuzzy logic basic concepts
and applications, Prentice Hall of India (P) Ltd, New Delhi, 2000.
7. Timothy J. Ross, Fuzzy logic with Engineering Applications, McGraw Hill, New York.
8. Suran Goonatilake, Sukhdev Khebbal (Eds,), Intelligent hybrid systems, John Wiley & Sons,
New York, 1995.
9. Vose Michael D., Simple Genetic Algorithm - Foundations and Theory, Prentice Hall of
India.
10. Rajasekaran & Pai, Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic, and Genetic Algorithms: Synthesis and
Applications, Prentice-Hall of India, 2007.
11. J. S. Roger Jang, C. T. Sun and E. Mizutani, Neuro Fuzzy and Soft Computing, prentice Hall
inc., New Jersey, 1997.

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Examination
Module

Contents

Biological foundations - ANN models - Types of activation function -

I Introduction to Network architectures - Multi Layer Feed Forward
Network (MLFFN) - Radial Basis Function Network (RBFN) - Recurring 6 15
Neural Network (RNN).

Learning process : Supervised and unsupervised learning - Error-

correction learning - Hebbian learning – Boltzmen learning - Single
layer and multilayer perceptrons - Least mean square algorithm –
II 9 15
Back propagation algorithm - Applications in pattern recognition and
other engineering problems Casestudies - Identification and control of
linear and nonlinear systems.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Fuzzy sets: Fuzzy set operations - Properties - Membership
III functions, Fuzzy to crisp conversion, fuzzification and
9 15
defuzzification methods, applications in engineering problems.

Fuzzy control systems: Introduction - simple fuzzy logic controllers

with examples - Special forms of fuzzy logic models, classical fuzzy
IV control problems, inverted pendulum, image processing, home 6 15
heating system, Adaptive fuzzy systems.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Genetic Algorithm: Introduction - basic concepts of Genetic Algorithm,
V 6 20
applications.

Hybrid Systems: Adaptive Neuro fuzzy Inference System (ANF1S),

VI Neuro –Genetic, Fuzzy-Genetic systems. 6 20

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6426 Smart Grid Technologies and 3-0-0 3 2015
Applications

Course Objectives
Objective of the course is to develop a conceptual basis for Smart Grid and to equip the students
with a thorough understanding of various communication technologies and power management
issues with smart grid.

Syllabus

Evolution of Electric Grid, Smart meters, Smart Substations, Substation Automation, Smart energy
efficient end use devices-Smart distributed energy resources- Energy management-Role of
technology in demand response- Demand Side Management; Load Frequency Control (LFC) in
Micro Grid System, Advanced metering Infrastructure

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Understand features and scope of smart grid technology.

2. Assess the role of automation in substation.
3. Understand operation and importance of demand side management, voltage
and frequency control in smart micro grid

References

 A Stuart Borlase, “Smart Grids, Infrastructure, Technology and Solutions”, CRC Press,
2013
 Ali Keyhani, Mohammad N. Marwali, Min Dai “Integration of Green and Renewable
Energy in Electric Power Systems”, Wiley
 Clark W. Gellings, “The Smart Grid: Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand Response”,
CRC Press
 James Momoh, “Smart Grid:Fundamentals of Design and Analysis”, Wiley, IEEE Press,
2012.
 A.G. Phadke and J.S. Thorp, “Synchronized Phasor Measurements and their
Applications”, Springer Edition, 2010.
 Iqbal Hussein, “Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals”, CRC Press, 2003.
 JanakaEkanayake, Nick Jenkins, Kithsiri Liyanage, Jianzhong Wu, Akihiko Yokoyama,
“Smart Grid: Technology and Applications”, Wiley 2012.
 Gautam Shroff, Enterprise Cloud Computing Technology Architecture Applications
[ISBN: 978-0521137355]

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Contents

% of Marks in
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Allotted
Module

Hours
I Evolution of Electric Grid, Concept, Definitions and Need for Smart 3 15
Grid, Smart grid drivers, functions, opportunities, challenges and
benefits
Present development & International policies in Smart Grid. 4
Indian Smart Grid. Components and Architecture of Smart Grid
Design
II Introduction to Smart Meters, Real Time Pricing- Models, Smart
Appliances, Automatic Meter Reading(AMR), Plug in Hybrid Electric 6 15
Vehicles(PHEV), Vehicle to Grid, Smart Sensors, Home & Building
Automation.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
III Smart Substations, Substation Automation, Introduction to IEC 61850, 3 15
Feeder Automation. Geographic Information System(GIS)

Intelligent Electronic Devices(IED) & their application for monitoring & 4

protection, Wide Area Measurement System(WAMS), Phase
Measurement Unit(PMU).
IV Smart energy efficient end use devices-Smart distributed energy 4 15
resources- Energy management-Role of technology in demand
response- Demand Side Management
Load Curves-Load Shaping Objectives-Methodologies-Barriers. Peak 4
load saving-Constraints-Problem formulation- Case study
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
V Load Frequency Control (LFC) in Micro Grid System – Voltage Control 4 20
in Micro Grid System
Reactive Power Control in Smart Grid. 3

VI Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI), Home Area Network (HAN), 4 20

Bluetooth, Zig-Bee, GPS, Wi-Fi, Wi-Max based communication
Cloud computing in smart grid. Private, public and Hybrid 3
cloud. Cloud architecture of smart grid.
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01EE6192 Mini Project 0-0-4 2 2015

Course Objectives
To make students

Design and develop a system or application in the area of their specialization.

Approach

The student shall present two seminars and submit a report.The first seminar shall
highlight the topic, objectives, methodology, design and expected results. The
second seminar is the presentation of the work / hardwareimplementation.
Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of the miniproject, the student should be able to

1. Identify and solve various problems associated with designing and implementing a
system or application.
2. Test the designed system or application.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE6194 Advanced Control Lab 0-0-2 1 2015

Course Objectives

1. Realize different compensators.

2. Design and implement PID controller and familiarize the role of P, I and D in feedback
control.
3. Practice of control system design in inverted pendulum system which is widely used
as a benchmark for testing control algorithms.
4 Implementation of real time controller for dynamic systems

Syllabus

Realization of a system transfer function using opamps; Design and realization of

compensators for a real time system to meet the given performance specifications; Design and
implementation of P, PI and PID Controllers for temperature and level control systems;
Closed loop control of DC Motor using MATLAB/Simulink; Nonlinear Relay Control
System; Speed and position control of DC Motor; Implementation of digital controller using
microprocessor; Closed loop control of a DC motor using microcontroller/ DSP/ PC; design
and implementation of controller for practical systems - inverted pendulum system, Twin
Rotor MIMO, Mobile Robot.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Get exposure to practical aspects of control systems design.
2. Equip the students to perform system identification (make measurements of a system
and determine the transfer function).
3. Acquire an ability to critically analyse different dynamic systems and choose a
suitable controller
4. Equip the students to apply the concepts of linear and non-linear theory to the design
of dynamic systems.

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COURSE PLAN
Experiment

Allotted
Hours
No:

Title

I Realization of a transfer function using opamps

2
II Realization of compensators using active networks
2
Real Time Liquid Level control Using P, PI and PID
III
Controllers 2
IV Closed loop control of DC Motor using MATLAB/Simulink
2
Design and implementation of a controller for an inverted
V
2
pendulum system.
Zeigler Nichols Tuning of P, PI and PID controller for
VI
2
Temperature ControlSystem
VII Nonlinear Relay Control System
2
VIII Speed and position control of DC servo motor
2
IX Implementation of digital controller using microprocessor
2
Implementation of closed loop controller for the given DC
X
2
motor usingmicrocontroller/ DSP controller/ PC
Design and implementation of controller for a Twin Rotor
XI
2
MIMO
Design and implementation of a tracking controller for a
XII
2
mobile robot

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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE7211 Helicopter Dynamics 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives

To give insight into the principle of operation and control of Helicopters.

Syllabus

Introduction to Helicopter Flight, Rotor Aerodynamics and loading, Induced Flow Ratio, Thrust
and Power Coefficients. Climb, Descent,Forward Flight, Blade Element Analysis, Rotor
Performance. Helicopter Performance, Forward Flight Performance, Reverse Flow Performance
Analysis, Stability and Control, Flying Qualities.

Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have a clear

understanding of the dynamics andcontrol of Helicopters.

References

1. Wayne Johnson, 'Helicopter Theory’, Dover Publications Inc., New York, Second
Edition, 1994.

2. J. Gordon Leishman, 'Principles of Helicopter Aerodynamics', Cambridge University

Press, Second Edition. 2006.

COURSE PLAN
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I Introduction- History of Helicopter Flight-Rotor Aerodynamics- 4 15

Configuration

Operation-Vertical Flight-Disk Loading and Power Loading- 8

II Induced Flow Ratio-Thrust and Power Coefficients-Figure of Merit- 15
Induced Tip Loss

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Climb and Descent-Vortex- Forward Flight- Blade Element

III Analysis- Momentum Theory- Radial Inflow Equation- Ideal Twist- 8 15
Effects of Swirl Velocity-Circulation Theory of Lift- Prandtl's Tip
Loss Function.

Blade Design and Figure of Merit-Compressibility Correction To

IV 7 15
Rotor Performance- Types of Rotors- Flapping Hinge- Lead Lag
Hinge-Flapping Angle.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

V Helicopter Performance-Hovering and Axial Climb-Forward Flight 8 20

Performance- Reverse Flow.

VI Performance Analysis-Stability and Control- Longitudinal and 7 20

Lateral Dynamics- Flying Qualities.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE7111 Robust Control 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives
1. To equip students with basic knowledge of robust control of linear dynamic systems
2. To identify sources of uncertainties and also able to model the different uncertainties
3. To analyze the sensitivity analysis of feedback control systems
4. To check robust stability and robust performance using different approaches
5. To equip the students to design H- infinity control problems
Syllabus

Modelling of parametric Uncertain systems; Definition of robust control; classification of

uncertainties; shaping the loop gain; Modelling systems with parameter uncertainty; Sensitivity
Analysis; Single degree of freedom design structure for SISO and MIMO systems; design of SISO
feedback systems for disturbance rejection; design of SISO feedback systems for noise rejection,
unmodelled dynamics, combining uncertainties for the design of scalar feedback systems;
Boundary crossing theorem; Gamma stability; Schur stability test; Hurwitz stability test, Well-
posedness; internal stability; co-prime factorization of plant, co-prime factorization of controller;
Robust stability and performance in the H - infinity context; small gain theorem; Stability
margins; robust stabilizing controllers; Kharitonov approach for stability; preliminary theorems;
LQG methodology; separation principle; Algebraic Riccati Equation; solution of LQG problem;
H-infinity optimization techniques; design of H-infinity control problem and solution; selection
of weighting functions; Basic concepts of H - infinity and μ – synthesis controllers.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify different uncertainties and to model the uncertainties
2. Apply different approaches for analysing robust stability and robust performance
3. Design robust controllers for physical systems and compare with other controllers

References
1. S P Bhattacharya, L H Keel, H Chapellat ‘Robust Control: The Parametric Approach’,
Prentice-Hall, 1995
2. P C Chandrasekharan, Robust Control of Linear Dynamical Systems’, Academic Press,
1996
3. Michael Green, David J N Limebeer, Linear Robust Control’, Prentice-Hall, 1995
4. Kemin Zhou, Essentials of Robust Control’, Prentice-Hall, 1998
5. Sigurd Skogestad and Ian Postewaite, Muti-variable Feedback Design (Second Edition),
John Wiley, 2005
6. Pierre R. Belanger, Control Engineering : A modern Approach, Saunders College
Publishing, 1995
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Examination
Module

Contents

Modelling of parametric Uncertain systems: Definition of robust

control-classification of robust control-elements of robust control
I theory-modelling design objectives and specifications – classification of
7 15
uncertainties- additive and multiplicative perturbations –plant -
controller configuration- shaping the loop gain. Modeling systems with
parameter uncertainty- general concepts.
Sensitivity Analysis: Single degree of freedom design structure for
SISO and MIMO systems- design of SISO feedback systems for
II disturbance rejection - design of SISO feedback systems for noise 8 15
rejection - design of SISO feedback systems with un-modelled dynamics
– combining uncertainties for the design of scalar feedback systems.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Boundary crossing theorem-stability - Gamma stability boundaries-
Gamma stability radius-Schur stability test-Hurwitz stability test, Well-
posedness, internal stability, parameterization approach, co-prime
III 9 15
factorization of plant, co-prime factorization of controller - Robust
stability in the - infinity context, robust performance in the H-
infinity context, robust stability and performance under perturbations,
small gain theorem.
Different Stability margins-margins, robust stabilizing controllers-
IV stabilizing P controllers-stabilizing PI controllers - stabilizing PID
6 15
controllers, Kharitonov approach for stability – preliminary theorems –
Kharitonov theorem - control design using Kharitonov theorem.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
LQG methodology-separation principle-Algebraic Riccati Equation-
V 6 20
solution of LQG problem-robustness properties of the LQG solution.

optimization techniques-state space formulation control problem

VI and solution – selection of weighting functions – general Control 6 20
algorithm - Basic concepts of and μ – synthesis controllers
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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
01EE7113 Advanced Instrumentation 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives
To impart principles of different measurement systems and methods of modern
instrumentation.

Syllabus

Generalized performance characteristics of instruments, General concept of transfer function,

Dynamic response and frequency response studies, Response of a general form of instrument,
Plant level automation, Petrinet models, Sensors, Virtual instrumentation, VI programming
techniques.

Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1 By the end of the course the student will be able to identify the performance of different
measurement systems and apply it for different control systems.
2 Students will also get a good idea of the virtual instrumentation which is an emerging
technology.

References
1. B. D. Doeblin, 'Measurement systems -Application and Design, McGraw Hill New
York.
2. John P. Bentley, 'Principles of Measurement System’, Pearson Education.
3. J. W. Dally, W. F. Reley and K. G. Mc Connel, 'Instrumentation for Engineering
measurements 2/e, John Wiley & sons Inc, New York, 1993.
4. Curtis D. Johnson, ‘Process Control Instrumentation Technology’, Prentice Hall of India
Private Limited, New Delhi.
5. Dale E. Soberg, Thomson F Edgar, ‘Process Dynamics and Control’, 2/e, Wiley.
6. K. B. Klaasen, 'Electronic Measurement. And Instrumentation', Cambridge
University Press.
7. Waltenegus Dargie & Christian Poella Bauer, “Fundamentals of Wireless Sensor
networks”: Wiley Series.
8. Jun Zheng & Abbas Jamalipour, Wireless sensor Networks, A Networking perspective,
Wiley.
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% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module

Contents

Generalized performance characteristics of instruments - Static

characteristics, static calibration, memory, precision and bias, dynamic
I characteristics, development of mathematical model of various 15
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measurement systems. Classification of instruments based on their
order.
General concept of transfer function (with special reference to
measuring systems) Dynamic response and frequency response studies
of zero order, first order and second order instruments. Response of a
II 9 15
general form of instrument to a periodic input. Response of a general
form of instrument to a transient input. Requirement of instrument
transfer function to ensure accurate measurement.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Plant level automation- process and instrumentation diagrams-
III Performance modeling ― role of performance modeling- performance 9 15
measures.
Petrinet models- introduction to petrinets - basic definitions and
IV analytical techniques, Smart Sensors, Wireless sensors and Wireless 6 15
Sensor network protocol
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Virtual instrumentation – Definition, flexibility – Block diagram and
V 6 20
architecture of virtual instruments – Virtual instruments versus
traditional instruments
Review of software in virtual instrumentation - VI programming
VI techniques, sub VI, loops and charts, arrays, clusters and graphs, case 6 20
and sequence structures, formula nodes, string and file input / output
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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
System Identification &
01EE7115 3-0-0 3 2015
Parameter Estimation

Course Objectives

1. To design suitable performance measure to meet the specification requirements.

2. To analyse the physical system and design the structure of system model by optimizing
the suitable performance criteria by satisfying the constraints over the system
parameter.
3. To apply the design algorithms to various physical systems with unknown system
parameters.
4. Provides a solid foundation on modelling and analysis of system with stochastic
parameter.

Syllabus

Principles of Modelling and Transfer function identification; Properties of estimates; validation

of models; impulse Response. Step Response; Frequency response; State Space Models;
Distributed parameter models; model structures; multivariable systems; Transfer function from
frequency response. Fourier Analysis and Spectral analysis; Correlation Identification;
Parameter Estimation Methods; Guiding principles behind parameter estimation methods;
Minimizing prediction errors; Instrumental variable method; consistency and identifiability;
Recursive methods RLS Algorithm, Recursive IV Method; Recursive Prediction Error Method,
recursive pseudo-linear regressions; Experiment Design and Choice of Identification Criterion;
Optimal Input design; Persistently exciting condition; Optimal input design for higher order
black box models; Choice of sampling interval and pre-sampling filters; Choices of
Identification criterion; Choice of norm; variance; optimal instruments.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Identify suitable estimation algorithm for implementation.
2. Formulate and design suitable structure of system model.
3. Apply iterative estimation algorithms to model various physical systems.
4. Implement optimal control algorithms to track the response of the system with
unknown system parameters.

References

1. Lennart Ljung, System Identification Theory for the User, Prentice Hall Information
Systems Science Series, 1987.

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2. Sinha N. K., Kuztsas, ‘System Identification and Modeling of Systems’, 1983.

3. Harold W. Sorensen, 'Parameter Estimation’, Marcel Dekker Inc, New York, 1980.
4. Daniel Graupe, Identification of Systems,Van Nostrand.
5. Tohru Katayama, ‘Subspace Methods for System Identification’, Springer-Verlag London
Limited, 2005.
COURSE PLAN

Hours Allotted

% of Marks in
End-Semester
Examination
Module

Contents

Principles of Modelling and Transfer function identification: System

Identification and Stochastic Modeling- Structure and parameter
I estimation. Properties of estimates – validation of models-impulse
6 15
Response. Step Response - Frequency response- transfer function from
these - disturbances and transfer function.

State Space Models: Distributed parameter models- model structures,

identifiability of model structures - signal spectra - single realization
and ergodicity - multivariable systems - Transfer function from
frequency response. Fourier Analysis and Spectral analysis -Estimating
II 9 15
Disturbance Spectrum - Correlation Identification - Practical
Implementation - Pseudo random binary signals - maximum length
sequences - generation using hardware - random number generation on
digital computer.
FIRST INTERNAL EXAM
Parameter Estimation Methods: Guiding principles behind parameter
estimation methods. Minimizing prediction errors. Linear regression
III and least squares methods. Statistical framework for parameter 9 15
estimation. Maximum likelihood estimation. Correlating prediction
errors with past data.

Instrumental variable method, consistency and identifiability, Recursive

IV methods .RLS Algorithm, Recursive IV Method- Recursive Prediction
6 15
Error Method, recursive pseudo-linear regressions. Choice of updating
step.
SECOND INTERNAL EXAM
Experiment Design and Choice of Identification Criterion: Optimal
V Input design. Persistently exciting condition. Optimal input design for 6 20
higher order black box models.
VI Choice of sampling interval and pre-sampling filters. Choices of
6 20
Identification criterion. Choice of norm, variance, optimal instruments.
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Course
Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction
No.
Guidance and Control Space
01EE7213 3-0-0 3 2015
Vehicles and Satellites
Course Objectives

To impart principles and various methods of guidance and control of space vehicles and
satellites.

Syllabus

Introduction to Astrodynamics, Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics, Orbital Parameters, Types of

Orbits, Orbital Transfer andRendezvous, Orbital Plane Changes. Space Flight, Space
VehicleTrajectories, Launch Vehicle Guidance. Re-Entry of Space Vehicle, Re-Entry Dynamics,
Attitude Control of Satellites, Stabilization of Satellites.

Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of this course, students will have fundamental

understanding of orbital mechanics and guidance and control aspects of satellites
and space vehicles.
References

1. Roger R. Bate, 'Fundamentals of Astrodynamics’, Dover Publications Inc., New

York, 1971.
2. Francis Joseph Hale, 'Introduction to Space Flight’, Prentice-Hall Inc., 1994.
3. Marshall H. Kaplan , ‘Modern Spacecrafts Dynamics and Control’ , John Wiley &
Sons.
4. Edward V. B. Stearns, ‘Navigation and Guidance in Space’, Prentice-Hall Inc.,
Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
5. William E. Wiesel, ‘Space Flight Dynamics’, McGraw-Hill Book Company, Third
Edition, 2010.

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Introduction to Astrodynamics-Fundamentals of Orbital Mechanics- 6

I 15
Orbital Parameters- Nbody Problem- Two-body Problem.

Different Types of Orbits-Circular, Elliptical, Parabolic, Hyperbolic and 7

II Rectilinear Orbits, Energy of the Orbit, Orbital Transfer and
15
Rendezvous-LEO, SSPO, GSO, GTO Orbits

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Orbital Transfers-Impulse Transfer between Circular Orbits, Hofmann 10

III 15
Transfer, Other Coplanar and Non-coplanar Transfers-Orbital Plane
Changes.

Space Flight, Space Vehicle Trajectories, Launch Vehicle Guidance- 7

IV 15
Implicit and Explicit Guidance-Open loop and Closed loop Guidance-
FE guidance- E guidance-VG guidance-Q guidance-Delta guidance.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Re-Entry of Space Vehicle, Re-Entry Dynamics, Ballistic Re-Entry, Skip 6

V 20
Re-Entry, Double-Dip Re-Entry, Aerobraking, Lifting Body Re-Entry,
Entry Corridor, Equilibrium Glide,Thermal and Structural Constraints.

Attitude Control of Satellites, Reaction Wheel, Momentum Wheel, 6

VI 20
Thrusters, Stabilization of Satellites, Spin Stabilization, Gravity Gradient
Stabilisation, Yo-Yo Mechanism, Control Moment Gyros.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Estimation
01EE7117 3-0-0 3 2015
Theory

Course Objectives
To train the students to implement state feedback controller by estimating the state of the
system.
1. Able to apply the estimation algorithms to estimate unknown quantities from the
available measured signals.
2. Provides a solid foundation on Matrix algebra, Probability and Statistics

Course Content:

Elements of Probability and Random Process, Continuous Probability, Expectation, Variance,

Covariance, Random Variables, Expectation, Covariance, Least Square Estimation, Wiener
filtering, Kalman Filter, Sequential Kalman Filtering, Continuous Time Kalman Filter, Steady
State Filter, Optimal Smoothing.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Select suitable estimation for implementation.

2. Apply estimation algorithms to estimate signals and parameters of the system.
3. Implement optimal estimation algorithms to estimate signals from noisy data for linear
as well as nonlinear systems.

References
1. Dan Simon, “Optimal State Estimation Kalman, H infinity and Nonlinear Approaches,”
Wiley Inter-science, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication, 2006.
2. Athanasios Papoulis and S. Unnikrishna Pillai, “Probability, Random Variables and
Stochastic Process,” Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Limited, New Delhi, India,
2002.
3. Sheldon M. Ross, “Introduction to Probability and Statistics for Engineers and
Scientists,” 3/e, Academic Press, Delhi, India, 2005.
4. Jerry M. Mendel, “Lessons in Estimation Theory for Signal Processing, Communications
and Control,” Prentice Hall PTR, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, USA, 1995.
5. Paul Zarchan and Howard Musof, “Fundamentals of Kalman Filtering: A Practical
Approach,” AIAA Inc. Alexander Bell Drive, Reston, Vergenia, 2000.
6. Robert Grover Brown and Patrick Y. C. Hwang, “Introduction to Random Signals and
Applied Kalman Filtering,” 3/e, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Publication, Canada, 1997.
7. Alexander D. Poularikas and Zayed M. Ramadan, “Adaptive Filtering Primer with
MATLAB,” CRC Press, Taylor & Francis, Boca Raton, London, 2006.

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Module

Contents

Elements of Probability and Random Process: Sample Spaces and

Events - Axioms of Probability - Conditional Probability - Continuous
I 15
Probability - Probability Functions - Bayes' Formula- Random 6
Variables.

Expectation - Variance - Covariance - White and Colored Noises-

II Correlated Noise. Least Square Estimation: Estimation of Constant. 9 15
Weighted Least Square Estimation, Recursive Least Square Estimation.

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Wiener filtering - Propagation of States and Co-Variance - Continuous
III Time and Discrete Time Systems. Kalman Filter: Discrete-time Kalman 6 15
Filter- Properties- Propagation of Covariance.
Sequential Kalman Filtering - Information Filtering – Square root
IV Filtering - Correlated Process and Measurement Noise - Colored 9 15
Process and Measurement Noise- Steady State Filtering.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Continuous Time Kalman Filter: Discrete time and Continuous time
V 6 20
White Noise – Solution through Riccati Equation – Generalization of
Continuous -time Filter – Steady State Filter.
Optimal Smoothing: Fixed-point Smoothing- Fixed-lag Smoothing –
VI Fixed-interval Smoothing. Nonlinear Kalman Filter: Linearized Kalman
6 20
Filter – Extended Kalman Filter – Higher Order Approaches –
Parameter Estimation.
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

Multivariable Control
01EE7119 3-0-0 3 2015
Theory
Course Objectives
1. To analyse and synthesise linear multivariable robust control systems.
2. To design multivariable controllers for robust performance.
Course Content:

Introduction to multivariable control, Transfer function matrices for Multi Input Multi Output
(MIMO) systems; Representations of MIMO systems, MIMO Nyquist stability
criterion, multivariable poles and zeros, pole polynomial, zero polynomial, Introduction to MIMO
robustness; Limitations on performance in MIMO systems; MIMO Input-output controllability;
General control configuration with uncertainty for MIMO systems; Definitions of robust stability
and robust performance for MIMO systems; Robust stability with structured and unstructured
uncertainty for MIMO systems; Robustness analysis including the structured singular value;
Multivariable stability margin and the structured singular value µ, the performance robustness
theorem; Uniform MIMO System Circulant and Anti-circulant MIMO System.

Expected Outcome
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Analyse and synthesise linear multivariable robust control systems
2. Design multivariable controllers
References
1. Multivariable Feedback Control - Analysis and Design, 2nd ed; Sigurd Skogestad and Ian
Postlethwaite Wiley, 2005
2. T. Glad and L. Ljung, Control Theory: Multivariable & Nonlinear Methods, Taylor & Francis,
2000.
3. C-T Chen, Linear System Theory and Design, 3rd edition; Oxford University Press, 1998;
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Contents

Introduction to multivariable control, Transfer function matrices for

I Multi Input Multi Output (MIMO) systems; Representations of MIMO
6 15
systems, MIMO Nyquist stability criterion, multivariable poles and
zeros, pole polynomial, zero polynomial, Singular value decomposition
of transfer matrices.

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Introduction to MIMO robustness; Limitations on performance in

MIMO systems; MIMO Input-output controllability; General control
II configuration with uncertainty for MIMO systems. 9 15

FIRST INTERNAL EXAM

Definitions of robust stability and robust performance for MIMO
III systems; Robust stability with different structured and unstructured 9 15
uncertainty for MIMO systems.
Robustness analysis including the structured singular value;
IV Multivariable stability margin and the structured singular value µ, the
6 15
performance robustness theorem.

SECOND INTERNAL EXAM

Uniform MIMO Systems - Stability Analysis of Uniform MIMO
V Systems. Circulant and Anti-circulant MIMO Systems. Characteristic
6 20
transfer functions of Uniform MIMO System and Anti-circulant
Systems. Oscillation Index of Uniform MIMO systems.
VI Relative Gain Array and properties, Decoupling controllers,
6 20
Decentralised controllers
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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE7315 Hybrid Electric Vehicles 3-0-0 3 2015

Course Objectives:

To present a comprehensive overview of Electric and Hybrid Electric Vehicle

Syllabus
Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles, Conventional Vehicles, Hybrid Electric Drive-
trains, Electric Propulsion unit, Configuration and control of DC Motor drives,
Induction Motor drives, Permanent Magnet Motor drives, switched reluctance motor,
Energy Storage Requirements in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Sizing the drive system,
Design of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle , Energy Management Strategies.

Expected Outcome:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to
1. Choose a suitable drive scheme for developing an electric hybrid vehicle depending
on resources
2. Design and develop basic schemes of electric vehicles and hybrid electric vehicles.
3. Choose proper energy storage systems for vehicle applications
4. Identify various communication protocols and technologies used in vehicle
networks.

References
1. Iqbal Hussein, Electric and Hybrid Vehicles: Design Fundamentals, CRC Press, 2003

2 Mehrdad Ehsani, Yimi Gao, Sebastian E. Gay, Ali Emadi, Modern Electric, Hybrid
Electric and Fuel Cell Vehicles: Fundamentals, Theory and Design, CRC Press,
2004.
3 James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley, 2003.

COURSE PLAN
Module Course description
End semester

% marks
Hours

exam

Introduction to Hybrid Electric Vehicles: History of hybrid

and electric vehicles, social and environmental importance
1 of hybrid and electric vehicles, impact of modern drive- 7 15%
trains on energy supplies.
Conventional Vehicles: Basics of vehicle performance,
vehicle power source characterization, transmission
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characteristics, mathematical models to describe vehicle

performance.

Hybrid Electric Drive-trains: Basic concept of hybrid

traction, introduction to various hybrid drive-train
topologies, power flow control in hybrid drive-train
2 topologies, fuel efficiency analysis. 8 15%
Electric Drive-trains: Basic concept of electric traction,
introduction to various electric drive-train topologies,
power flow control in electric drive-train topologies, fuel
efficiency analysis.
First Internal Exam

Electric Propulsion unit: Introduction to electric

components used in hybrid and electric vehicles,
Configuration and control of DC Motor drives,
8 15%
Configuration and control of Induction Motor drives,
3
configuration and control of Permanent Magnet Motor
drives, Configuration and control of Switch Reluctance
Motor drives, drive system efficiency
Energy Storage: Introduction to Energy Storage
Requirements in Hybrid and Electric Vehicles, Battery
based energy storage and its analysis, Fuel Cell based
4 7 15%
energy storage and its analysis, Super Capacitor based
energy storage and its analysis, Flywheel based energy
storage and its analysis, Hybridization of different energy
storage devices.
Second Internal Exam

Sizing the drive system: Matching the electric machine and

the internal combustion engine (ICE), Sizing the propulsion
5 motor, sizing the power electronics, selecting the energy 6 20%
storage technology,
Case Studies: Design of a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV),
Design of a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV).
Communications, supporting subsystems: In vehicle
networks- CAN,
Energy Management Strategies: Introduction to energy
6 6 20%
management strategies used in hybrid and electric vehicles,
classification of different energy management strategies,
comparison of different energy management strategies,
implementation issues of energy management strategies.
End Semester Exam

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE7291 Seminar II 0-0-2 2 2015

Course Objectives
To make students
1. Identify the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Collect the recent publications related to the identified topics.
3. Do a detailed study of a selected topic based on current journals, published papers
and books.
4. Present a seminar on the selected topic on which a detailed study has been done.
5. Improve the writing and presentation skills.

Approach

Students shall make a presentation for 20-25 minutes based on the detailed study of
the topic and submit a report based on the study.

Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of the seminar, the student should be able to

1. Get good exposure in the current topics in the specific stream.
2. Improve the writing and presentation skills.
3. Explore domains of interest so as to pursue the course project.

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01EE7293 Project (Phase 1) 0-0-12 6 2015

Course Objectives
To make students

1. Do an original and independent study on the area of specialization.

2. Explore in depth a subject of his/her own choice.
3. Start the preliminary background studies towards the project by conducting
literature survey in the relevant field.
4. Broadly identify the area of the project work, familiarize with the tools required for
the design and analysis of the project.
5. Plan the experimental platform, if any, required for project work.
Approach

The student has to present two seminars and submit an interim Project report. The
first seminar would highlight the topic, objectives, methodology and expected
results. The first seminar shall be conducted in the first half of this semester. The
second seminar is the presentation of the interim project report of the work
completed and scope of the work which has to be accomplished in the fourth
semester.
Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of the project phase 1, the student should be able to
1. Identify the topic, objectives and methodology to carry out the project.
2. Finalize the project plan for their course project.

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Course No. Course Name L-T-P Credits Year of Introduction

01EE7294 Project (Phase 2) 0-0-23 12 2015

Course Objectives

To continue and complete the project work identified in project phase 1.

Approach

There shall be two seminars (a mid term evaluation on the progress of the work and
pre submission seminar to assess the quality and quantum of the work). At least one
technical paper has to be prepared for possible publication in journals / conferences
based on their project work.
Expected Outcome

Upon successful completion of the project phase II, the student should be able to
1. Get a good exposure to a domain of interest.
2. Get a good domain and experience to pursue future research activities.

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