- UCAS course code
- HH63
- UCAS institution code
- M20
BEng Mechatronic Engineering with Industrial Experience
Year of entry: 2024
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Course unit details:
Mechatronic Analysis & Design
Unit code | EEEN30151 |
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Credit rating | 10 |
Unit level | Level 3 |
Teaching period(s) | Semester 1 |
Available as a free choice unit? | No |
Overview
This unit will cover the following :
Background review on dynamics: free-body diagrams, equations of motion for linear and rotational motion. Vibrations in mechanical systems. Overview and comparison between different actuator systems; hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical. Dynamics of drive systems, power transmission, inertia matching, basic gearbox designs. Electrical actuators (stepper motors, PM and DC motors, PM materials) and sensors (position and velocity sensing devices). Modelling of mechatronic systems in Matlab-Simulink.
Aims
This course unit detail provides the framework for delivery in the current academic year and may be subject to change due to any additional Covid-19 impact. Please see Blackboard / course unit related emails for any further updates.
The course unit aims to:
The course unit is aimed at providing fundamental concepts about the dynamics of drive systems and to introduce the main families of actuators with special emphasis to electrical motors and sensors currently used in mechatronic systems. The course is also intended to develop basic skills for the simulation of mechatronic systems.
Learning outcomes
On the successful completion of the course, students will be able to: | Developed | Assessed | |
ILO 1 |
| X | X |
ILO 2 |
| X | X |
ILO 3 |
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| X |
ILO 4 |
| X | X |
ILO 5 |
| X | X |
Teaching and learning methods
Lectures, tutorials, practical work, computer based modelling exercise, revision tutorial.
Some interactive animations used in lectures to illustrate principles of operation of actuator devices.
Assessment methods
Method | Weight |
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Other | 20% |
Written exam | 80% |
Coursework:
Two separate laboratory reports 20% (10% each)
Feedback methods
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Recommended reading
- W. T. Thompson, “Theory of vibrations with applications”, Chapman and Hall
- S. Timoshenko, “Vibration problems in engineering”, Van Nostrand
- J. Mazurkiewicz, Feedback devices, Baldor electric, available online at www.motioncontrolonline.org
- R. M. Crowder, Electric Drives and their Controls, Oxford Science Publications, 1995, ISBN 0 19 859371 6
Study hours
Scheduled activity hours | |
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Lectures | 18 |
Practical classes & workshops | 5 |
Tutorials | 8 |
Independent study hours | |
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Independent study | 69 |
Teaching staff
Staff member | Role |
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Sinisa Durovic | Unit coordinator |
Michael O'Toole | Unit coordinator |