12893 - Project Laboratory Control and Network Control Technology Modulübersicht

Module Number: 12893 - module is no longer offered from WS 2021/22
Module Title:Project Laboratory Control and Network Control Technology
  Projektpraktikum Regelungs- und Netzleittechnik
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 summer semester
Credits: 6
Learning Outcome:After completion of this module, students should be able to:
  • Apply modern methods of control systems and network control technology to emerging research and development challenges in a core engineering domain, such as power system operation, microgrids, grid integration of renewable generation, robotics or multi-agent systems;
  • Define an overall R&D project design objective including technical specifications;
  • Develop a work plan suitable to achieve the overall project task and which distributes the workload amongst all team members;
  • Demonstrate project management skills including time planning, team work, working to deadlines and producing deliverables;
  • Demonstrate creativity, innovation, independence and technical competence by implementing the project proposal, delivering the design and development work as specified in the project plan;
  • Demonstrate improved proficiency in written and oral communications;
  • Understand how to make use of technical literature and other information sources.
Contents:In the project laboratory groups of two to four students are involved in the joint organization and delivery of a R&D engineering project in the areas of control systems and network control technology. The project topics are suggested by the module leader (and possible further project supervisors) based on current research and development activities in the abovementioned areas. Hence students are provided with a unique hands-on experience in the application of modern control systems and network control technology methods to meet emerging technological challenges.

In contrast to conventional laboratory modules, students will only be provided with the project task and will have to develop independently their own plan of work and distribute the work load amongst the different team members. Therefore each team member is responsible for the success of the whole group.

The supervision of the project laboratory mainly consists of consultation and feedback on the project design, organization and implementation through regular meetings at fixed times. Necessary technical devices and reading material as well as data sheets will be provided.
Recommended Prerequisites:Scientific curiosity and interest in application-oriented research. Depending on the specific project topic good knowledge of some of the following topics is helpful: control systems fundamentals, Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, hardware-oriented programming of microcontrollers, communication systems and network control technology.
Mandatory Prerequisites:None
Forms of Teaching and Proportion:
  • Seminar / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Study project / 8 Hours per Week per Semester
  • Self organised studies / 2 Hours per Week per Semester
Teaching Materials and Literature:None
Module Examination:Continuous Assessment (MCA)
Assessment Mode for Module Examination:
  • Project report, 15-25 pages (70%)
  • Oral presentation ~15 min. (20%)
  • Brief oral question and answer session, 15 min. (10%)
Evaluation of Module Examination:Performance Verification – graded
Limited Number of Participants:None
Part of the Study Programme:
  • no assignment
Remarks:None
Module Components:320651 Project Laboratory Control and Network Control Technology
Components to be offered in the Current Semester:
  • no assignment
Follow-up Module/s: Phase-out module since: 21.06.2021
  • without Follow-up Module/s