Course Description

Control systems are at the core of modern electrical engineering and industrial automation. Fundamentally, a control system is a mechanism that manages, commands, directs, or regulates the behavior of devices or processes to achieve a desired output. The primary goal is to ensure the system behaves predictably and efficiently. Components of a control system typically include an input signal, a controller to determine action, an actuator to implement changes, a process or plant being controlled, sensors to measure output, and a feedback path to monitor performance. Everyday examples include temperature regulation in HVAC systems, motor speed control in manufacturing equipment, and robotic motion control. Understanding control systems allows engineers to design solutions that are both stable and efficient.

What you'll learn in this course?

• Understand the fundamentals of control systems and instrumentation.

• Identify different types of control systems: open-loop and closed-loop.

• Explain key components in instrumentation systems: sensors, transducers, and actuators.

• Analyze simple control system diagrams and transfer functions.

• Recognize common control strategies and their applications in electrical engineering.

• Understand practical examples of instrumentation in industry and renewable energy systems.

Prerequisites

• Basic knowledge of electrical circuits and engineering mathematics

• Familiarity with industrial or power-system equipment is helpful