13297 - Dynamics and Control of Networks Modulübersicht

Module Number: 13297 - module is no longer offered from SS 2024
Module Title:Dynamics and Control of Networks
  Dynamik und Regelung von Netzen
Department: Faculty 3 - Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Energy Systems
Responsible Staff Member:
  • Prof. Dr.-Ing. Schiffer, Johannes
Language of Teaching / Examination:English
Duration:1 semester
Frequency of Offer: Every winter semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:On the completion of this module, students should be able to:
  • Obtain representations of networks of dynamical systems and multi-agent systems, such as networks of mobile robots or microgrids
  • Investigate input-output and energy properties of dynamical systems
  • Analyze system interconnections through individual subsystem input-output properties
  • Understand the concept of synchronization in dynamical systems
  • Design basic controllers for synchronization of multi-agent systems
Contents:The module consists of lectures and seminars in combination with a final study project. In the module, the following topics are addressed:
  1. Fundamentals of algebraic graph theory
  2. Dissipative systems
  3. Properties of interconnected systems
  4. Multi-agent systems
  5. Synchronization of multi-agent systems
Recommended Prerequisites:Strongly recommended:
  • 12894 Regelungstechnik 1 and 12895 Regelungstechnik 2 or
  • 11494 Control Engineering 1 and 11747 Control Engineering 2
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Lecture / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Exercise / 1 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Study project / 4 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 75 Hours
Teaching Materials and Literature:
  • M. Arcak, C. Meissen and A. Packard (2016) Networks of Dissipative Systems – Compositional Certification of Stability, Performance, and Safety. Springer.
  • D. Sun, (2010) Synchronization and control of multiagent systems. CRC Press.
  • H. Khalil (2002) Nonlinear Systems. Prentice Hall.
  • J. Lunze (2019) Network Control of Multi-Agent Systems. Bookmundo.
  • A. van der Schaft (2017) L2-Gain and Passivity Techniques in Nonlinear Control. Springer.
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Written exam, corresponding to 70% of the final mark. Duration of 89 minutes. Printed and written materials like scripts or books are allowed. For calculations, non-programmable calculators are allowed. Any other type of electronic device is NOT allowed.
  • Study project, corresponding to 30% of the final mark. Each group (3-4 students) should submit a report (10-15 pages) containing their developments and outcomes of the study project.
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:No longer offered. The module will probably be deactivated in the winter semester 2024/25. Please use the follow-up module.
Module Components:
  • 132971 Dynamics and Control of Networks (lecture)
  • 132972 Dynamics and Control of Networks (seminar)
  • 132973 Dynamics and Control of Networks (study project)
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 12.07.2023