Fundamental principles of control theory (basic types of automation systems, block diagrams, open/closed loop systems, Laplace transform, transfer function, steady state error, stability, Routh’s stability criterion, time response, frequency response, Bode diagrams). Controllers employed on a typical control system (two-step, P,PI PID). Principles and applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). LADDER programming language. Typical ship automation systems. Laboratory: Apart from the 2h weekly instructions, the specific module incorporates also a laboratory part where students have the opportunity to perceive practically the key principles introduced at lectures, by performing appropriate “hands-on” exercises.
G.B. = General Background, S.B. = special background, S.: Specialised.↩︎