What are the impt aspects of Control Systems?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the important aspects of control systems that an electrical engineer should understand, particularly in the context of specialization and industry relevance. Participants explore various topics within the field of control systems, including both classical and advanced concepts.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks guidance on the most important topics in control systems for specialization in electrical engineering.
  • Another participant questions whether the inquiry is about general important topics or specifically about introductory courses in classical control systems.
  • A participant emphasizes the need to focus on key topics due to the breadth of the field, suggesting that not all courses can be taken.
  • A later reply shares personal experience, recommending foundational courses in classical and discrete control systems, along with hands-on labs for basic industry knowledge.
  • This participant also suggests that for advanced control systems development, one should study robust control, adaptive control, estimation methods, and non-linear systems, indicating these areas are significant for modern applications.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying perspectives on which topics are most critical, indicating that multiple competing views remain regarding the essential aspects of control systems for electrical engineers.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights the limitations of the inquiry, including the broad scope of control systems and the varying relevance of topics depending on specific industry needs and personal career goals.

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Hi, I am currently choosing my specialisation modules. May i know what are the most important aspects that an electrical engineer should know with regards to "control systems"? Tks :smile:
 
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Do you mean important topics in control systems? It's a really large field with a lot of topics that are important. Or are you just talking about a first class in classical control system?

Be a little more specific.
 
yup. The more impt topics that someone going into such an industry ought to know. Cos there are many courses under the control system but it isn't possible for me to do all of them.
 
Well, I recently finished an undergrad EE, and am working in control systems for my masters.

A couple of course in classic control systems (with some on discrete / digital control), coupled with some hands on labs should be plenty to know for basic industry. The rest can be picked up (like ladder logic and PLC's, whatever the industry uses.)

If you want to be developing advanced control systems, I suggest reviewing robust control, adaptive control, and estimation methods (observer and parameter estimation techniques) as well as some understanding of non-linear systems or at least how to address their effects in linear analysis. That should give you a good idea about what modern controls can do.
 

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