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Automotive Systems and Controls using MATLAB/Simulink

A 3 month introductory course on how MATLAB and Simulink can be used for automotive systems and their control

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Syllabus

This course is full of best-in-class content by leading faculty and industry experts in the form of videos and projects

Course Overview

  • The students will gain a thorough knowledge of the Control Systems Fundamentals.
  • During the coursework, the students will learn the following concepts:
    • Building Blocks of Control Theory
    • Time and Frequency Domain Modelling and Design
    • Transfer Function, State-space, Root-locus, Bode Plots, Nyquist Plots
    • Time Response, Frequency Response, Steady-state Error Analysis.
  • Also, they will learn about Digital Control Systems.
  • The course will give an overview of the software tools such as MATLAB and Simulink which are widely used in the industry.
  • The students are exposed to the modern trends and standard practices being followed in the industry right now.
  • This course forms the foundation for anyone wanting to pursue a career in this domain.

Course Syllabus

On a daily basis we talk to companies in the likes of Tata Elxsi and Mahindra to fine tune our curriculum.

Week 01 - Introduction to Modelling Techniques - Part I

  • Introduction and Preliminaries
    • Control Systems
    • Modeling a Physical System
    • Laplace Transform
    • Control System Design
    • Types of Control Strategies

Week 02 - Introduction to Modelling Techniques - Part II

  • Modeling Techniques: Nonlinearities and Control
    • Mathematical Modelling of Systems
      • Mechanical
      • Electrical
      • Fluid system
      • Thermal system
    • Nonlinearities
    • Effects of Nonlinearities
    • Linearization

Week 03 - System Analysis - Part I

  • System Analysis: Model Reductions
    • Block Diagrams
    • Signal-Flow Graphs (SFGs)
    • Mason’s Rule
    • SFGs of Differential Equations

Week 04 - System Analysis - Part II

  • System Analysis: Fundamental Elements
    • Poles, Zeros, and System Response
    • First-Order Systems
    • Second-Order Systems
    • Higher-Order Systems
    • System Response with Zeros
    • Analysis of Block Diagrams
    • Modifying the System Response

Week 05 - System Analysis - Part III

  • System Analysis: Stability
    • Routh-Hurwitz Criterion
    • Special Cases of Routh-Hurwitz Criterion
    • Steady-State Errors for Unity Feedback Systems
    • Static Error Constants and System Type
    • Steady-State Errors for Non-Unity Feedback Systems
    • Sensitivity

Week 06 - System Analysis - Part IV

System analysis: Root locus

  • Definition of Root Locus
  • Conditions of Root Locus
  • Sketching the Root Locus – Part I
  • Sketching the Root Locus – Part II
  • Pole Sensitivity

Week 07 - Design Techniques - Part I

  • Design Techniques: Bode and Nyquist Plots
    • Bode Plots
    • Gain Margin and Phase Margin
    • Polar Plots
    • Nyquist Plots
    • Stability Analysis using Nyquist Plots

Week 08 - Design Techniques - Part II

  • Design Techniques: Compensators - Part I
    • Automatic Control Systems
    • PID Controller Design using Ziegler-Nichols Rules
    • Lag Compensation
    • Lead Compensation
    • Lag-Lead Compensation
    • Computer-Based Design
    • Physical Realization of Compensation
    • Systems with Time-Delay

Week 09 - Design techniques – Part III

Week 10 - State-Space representation - Modelling and analysis

  • State-Space Representation: Modelling and Analysis
    • State-Space Representation
    • State-Space to Transfer Functions
    • Transfer Functions to State-Space
    • Alternative Representations in State-Space
    • Controllability
    • Observability
    • Stability in State-Space

Week 11 - State-Space representation - Design

  • State-Space Representation: Design
    • Similarity Transformations
    • Controller Design
    • Alternative Approaches to Controller Design
    • Observer Design
    • Alternative Approaches to Observer Design

Week 12 - Digital Control Systems and Future Scope

  • Digital Control Systems and Future Scope
    • Modeling the Digital Computer
    • The Z-Transform
    • Transfer Functions
    • Stability
    • Transformations

Our courses have been designed by industry experts to help students achieve their dream careers

Industry Projects

Our projects are designed by experts in the industry to reflect industry standards. By working through our projects, Learners will gain a practical understanding of what they will take on at a larger-scale in the industry. In total, there are 2 Projects that are available in this program.

Project Based on Transfer Function Relating Pitch Angle to Elevator Surface Angle for Unmanned Free-Swimming Submersible (UFSS) vehicle

In this project, the students will determine a set of parameters based on the given input.

Project Based on Unity Feedback Design of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

In this project, for a unity feedback design of the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) based on the given plant and compensator transfer functions, the students will determine a set of parameters.

Our courses have been designed by industry experts to help students achieve their dream careers

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Start a high-paying career with the Automotive Systems and Controls using MATLAB/Simulink course.

The Automotive Systems and Controls using MATLAB/Simulink course will help you understand the fundamentals of control theory. You will also learn time and frequency domain modeling and design. The other modules covered in this course are transfer function, Nyquist plots, bode plots, root-locus, time response, frequency response, steady-state error analysis, and state space.

Through video tutorials, challenges, and project work, you will learn to enhance your thinking ability and problem-solving capabilities.

The fee for the three-month course is Rs. 7000/- per month to Rs. 15,000/- per month, depending on the course plan you choose.

Who Should Take the Automotive Systems and Controls using MATLAB/Simulink Course?

The automotive course is meant for anyone part of the control and automation industry or who wants to start a career in this field. If you want to understand the first-hand implementation of control theory or are a PhD or entry-level engineer looking to revise control system concepts, you can enroll in this course.

There is a global shift from conventional internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles to meet the decarbonization challenge, and there are many openings for electrical engineers interested in this sector. 

What Will You Learn?

The online course begins with an introduction to modelling techniques, followed by modules on systems analysis. 

Under systems analysis, you will learn model reductions, fundamental elements of systems analysis, the Routh-Hurwitz criterion, and root locus. After systems analysis, you will know more about design techniques like Bode and Nyquist plots and compensators.

The next modules deal with digital control systems and state-space representation. Apart from these, the course covers control design for futuristic drone operations and analysis of hybrid electric vehicle subsystems.

Skills You Will Gain

  • You will understand the fundamentals of control systems by analyzing various control concepts.
  • You will be able to use control metrics and defined objectives to analyze and design a rule.
  • You will be able to convert computer simulation models to their hardware-in-loop equivalent.
  • You will be able to use MATLAB/Simulink for implementing various feedback control design strategies.

Key Highlights of the Program

  • The top 5% of the class gets a merit certificate, and all students get a course completion certificate.
  • The duration of the course is three months.
  • You will understand key concepts of automotive engineering with hands-on training through live projects.
  • Technical experts with industry-relevant skills will guide you through the course giving you personalized attention.

Career Opportunities after Taking the Course

There are a lot of career opportunities available for you after completing the automotive engineering course. Companies in India and across the globe offer lucrative designations to applicants with an automotive engineering certification.

Companies are looking for applicants experienced in model-based design for embedded systems development, engineering data analytics, and algorithm development and deployment. The different types of computer-aided design markets include finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, multibody dynamics, and optimization and simulation.

You will be expected to know desktop application development, preferably web-based collaborative application platform development.

Opportunities in the aerospace industry include developing embedded software, ensuring the functionality of hardware and software solutions, and model-based software development. Applicants should have a deep understanding of system dynamics, applied mechanics, and control. You need to develop software based on equipment-level requirements and understand aircraft systems and interfaces. 

Here are some of the job designations available:

  • Autodesk AutoCAD Engineer
  • Senior Matlab Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer

FAQs on Automotive Systems and Controls using MATLAB/Simulink

  1. Why should you do the Automotive Systems and Controls using MATLAB/Simulink Course?

With a 98% jump in electric vehicle sales in 2021 compared to last year, the demand for automotive engineers will shoot up. Equiping yourself with skillsets like MATLAB Simulink for automotive systems design will make you eligible for a lucrative career.

  1. What is the duration of the automotive engineering course?

The duration of the course is usually three months. 

  1. What are the benefits of doing this course? 

There are multiple high-income opportunities for students who have completed the automotive course. One of the fastest-growing industries is the hybrid electric vehicle industry, and this course prepares you for it. 

  1. What is the fee for the automotive certification online course?

The fee for this course ranges from Rs. 7000/- to Rs. 15,000/- per month.

  1. Which companies hire automotive engineers in India? 

Companies in the electric vehicle industry need automotive engineers. The top companies in this segment include Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra. 

  1. Who is eligible for this course?

Anyone interested in taking up a career in the control and automation industry can do this course. Having a graduate degree in engineering offers better job opportunities.

  1. What salary can I expect after completion of this course? 

After completing this course you can get a chance to earn INR 7.7 LPA, which is the average salary of an automotive system engineer.

  1. Can you tell me more about Skill-Lync?

Skill-Lync is among India's leading EdTech platforms dedicated to transforming engineering education. We equip young engineers with the latest skill sets and cutting-edge tools in new-age technologies.

The brainchild of two engineers from Chennai, Skill-Lync, is on a mission to bridge the skill gap between aspiring professionals and the industry's demands through job-oriented courses.

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