| CODE | MFE3103 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Mechatronic Systems | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 5 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | The study-unit provides an introduction to the subject of Mechatronics by highlighting that Mechatronics is a systems approach for technology integration. The unit will then focus on the primary technologies that contribute towards effective implementation of such systems. 1. What is Mechatronics? - Microprocessors in modern engineering systems and the need of integration; basic definitions; key elements of Mechatronics; Mechatronics as a framework for integrating technologies; Mechatronics in products and processes; Integration of Technologies, Information flow in Mechatronic Systems; 2. Introduction to Measurement Systems – Information input in Mechatronics Systems; the role of measurement systems; constituent elements of measurement systems; measurement system characteristics and requirements definition; 3. Review of Measurement System Technologies - Classification of measurement systems. Overview of measurement technologies with particular emphasis on displacement and force measurement; 4. Introduction to Actuation Systems – the role of actuation systems in Mechatronics; constituent elements of actuation systems; actuation system characteristics, and requirements definition; 5. Review of Actuation System Technologies - Classification of Actuation Systems. Overview of actuation technologies with particular emphasis on fluid power actuation; 6. Introduction and Review of Control Systems – insight into the role of control as an information processor in mechatronic systems. Basic classification of control technologies. Overview of the application of Programmable Logic Controllers in Mechatronic Systems Laboratory Work - Measurement Systems - Fluid Power actuation - PLC Control Study-unit Aims: The aim of this study-unit, initially, is to provide students with an appreciation of the principles of Mechatronics and what constitutes a Mechatronic System. The study-unit then aims to give students the opportunity to appreciate the application of the constituent technological elements in Mechatronics, namely, measurement systems, actuation systems and control systems. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Describe the significance of integrating electronic and micrprocessor based systems in mechanical products and processes; - Describe the nature of the technologies that are involved in such systems; - Describe aspects of the design approach relevant to Measurement and Actuation system development in Mechatronic products and processes; - Describe the various technologies found in measurement and actuation systems and their application for measuring various system parameters and addressing actuation demands; - Describe the use of microcontroller technologies in Mechatronic systems, with specific focus on Programmable Logic Controllers;. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Identify and define effective measurement and actuation system design specifications for integrating the two constituent domains in mechatronic systems; - Practically set up and apply a specific measurement and actuation technology through a case study evaluation; - Create a basic control program for a PLC. Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: - Kuttan, A., Introduction to Mechatronics, Oxford University Press, 2007. - Carryer J.E., Ohline M., Introduction to Mechatronic Design, Pearson, 2009. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture, Ind Study, Practical, Project & Tutorial | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Claire Seguna |
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