ME4527 - Applied Mechatronics

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:

Pneumatic and hydraulic circuits, pumps, linear and rotary actuators, analysis of hydraulic systems, hydraulic frequency, control-valves, analysis of servo-systems, sequencing of machine operations, robotics and automated manufacturing systems and the control of these devices with programmable logic controllers.Review and extension of work on transducers focusing on those devices employed in mechanical systems. Measurement of stress and strain in complex systems, vibration, temperature, heat and flow.

Learning Outcomes

• to develop skills in communicating designs and their applications to fellow engineers;
• to develop skills in the design of apparatus for electronic and electrical control of mechanical systems;
• to exercise the students skill in understanding procedures for selecting appropriate control equipment and its application to mechanical systems;
• to introduce students to electro-pneumatic and electro-hydraulic systems and their control.

Prerequisites:

CS2001 and EE2600 and MA2000 and ME2512

Availabilities
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coord/Lect:	jc131245.
Contact hours:	39 hours 39 hours - tutorials, seminars, field trips, practicals or workshops.
Assessment:	(50% - 70%); (30% - 50%).

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.