ELE654 - NONLINEAR SYSTEMS

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
NONLINEAR SYSTEMS ELE654 Any Semester/Year 3 0 3 8
PrequisitesNone
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Question and Answer
Problem Solving
 
Instructor (s)Department Faculty 
Course objectiveIn practice many systems are nonlinear. The objective of the course is to provide necessary background to understand, analyze and control such systems. These include nonlinear models and nonlinear phenomena; second-order systems, phase portraits; some fundamental properties of nonlinear state equations such as existence, uniqueness; stability analysis (Lyapunov, input-output, passivity); frequency domain analysis; controller design methods for nonlinear systems such as feedback linearization and sliding-mode control. 
Learning outcomes
  1. A student completing the course successfully is expected to
  2. L.O.1. understand the nature of nonlinear systems.
  3. L.O.2. be aware of difficulties involving nonlinear systems.
  4. L.O.3. be able to use some techniques to analyse nonlinear systems.
  5. L.O.4. be able to use some techniques to design controllers for nonlinear systems.
  6. L.O.5. have a suitable background to follow further studies in nonlinear systems and control.
Course ContentIntroduction to nonlinear systems and some examples. Second order systems and phase plane. Lyapunov stability. Input-output stability. Passivity. Frequency domain analysis: absolute stability, circle criterion, Popov criterion, describing function method . Nonlinear control systems design: feedback linearization and sliding-mode control.  
References1. Khalil H. K., Nonlinear Systems, 3rd Ed., Prentice Hall, 2002.
2. Slotine J. J. E. and Li W., Applied Nonlinear Control, Prentice Hall, 1991.
3. İsidori A., Nonlinear Control Systems, 3rd Ed., Fall/ Springer, 1995.
4. Vidyasagar M., Nonlinear Systems Analysis, 2nd Ed., Prentice Hall, 1993.
5. Sastry S., Nonlinear Systems: Analysis, Stability and Control, Fall/ Springer-Verlag, 1999.
 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Nonlinear models and nonlinear phenomena and some example systems. Lienard?s equation, Van der Pol equation.
Week 2Second order systems, phase plane, multiple Equilibria.
Week 3Qualitative behavior near equilibrium points, limit cycles, existence of periodic orbits, Poincare-Bendixson criterion, Bendixson criterion, bifurcation.
Week 4Solution of nonlinear state equations, existence and uniqueness, Lipschitz condition, continuous dependence on initial conditions and parameters, differentiability of solutions and sensitivity equations.
Week 5Lyapunov stability: autonomous systems.
Week 6Lyapunov stability: the invariance principle, linearization and local stability, comparision functions.
Week 7Lyapunov stability: nonautonomous systems, boundedness and ultimate boundedness, input-to- state stability.
Week 8Input-output stability.
Week 9Passivity.
Week 10Midterm Exam.
Week 11Frequency domain analysis of feedback systems: absolute stability, circle criterion, Popov criterion.
Week 12Frequency domain analysis of feedback systems: describing functionmethod .
Week 13Feedback linearization.
Week 14Sliding mode control.
Week 15Preparation for the final exam.
Week 16Final exam.

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance00
Laboratory00
Application00
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments630
Presentation00
Project00
Seminar00
Midterms130
Final exam140
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes060
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes040
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 13 3 39
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application000
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14570
Presentation / Seminar Preparation000
Project000
Homework assignment6848
Midterms (Study duration)12525
Final Exam (Study duration) 12525
Total Workload3566207

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. Has general and detailed knowledge in certain areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering in addition to the required fundamental knowledge.    X
2. Solves complex engineering problems which require high level of analysis and synthesis skills using theoretical and experimental knowledge in mathematics, sciences and Electrical and Electronics Engineering.    X
3. Follows and interprets scientific literature and uses them efficiently for the solution of engineering problems.   X 
4. Designs and runs research projects, analyzes and interprets the results.  X  
5. Designs, plans, and manages high level research projects; leads multidiciplinary projects.  X  
6. Produces novel solutions for problems.  X  
7. Can analyze and interpret complex or missing data and use this skill in multidiciplinary projects.  X  
8. Follows technological developments, improves him/herself , easily adapts to new conditions.   X  
9. Is aware of ethical, social and environmental impacts of his/her work.X    
10. Can present his/her ideas and works in written and oral form effectively; uses English effectively X   

*1 Lowest, 2 Low, 3 Average, 4 High, 5 Highest