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Mechatronics I

This module employs fundamental Electronic, Electrical and Mechanical Systems theory and principles in the development of tools for the design and assessment of basic measurement systems. Bringing these subject areas together towards the integration of Mechanical/Manufacturing and Electrical/Electronic Engineering in an application-driven manner is the major focus of this module. The module provides the learner with the background theory and application of sensing and signal conditioning techniques. The application of sensors and instrumentation systems in providing for the effective and efficient use of resources for sustainability of supply is considered.

Module Code

MECT 2103

ECTS Credits

5

*Curricular information is subject to change

Review of relevant electrical and electronic principles.

Sensors & Transducers:   

Performance terminology and characteristics. Sensors for the measurement of displacement and proximity, velocity, force, pressure, liquid flow and level, temperature, and light.

Sensors as applied in Energy and Resource-Management applications.

Criteria for sensor selection.

Selecting components from catalogues.

 

Operational Amplifiers:     

Ideal characteristics and parameters. Negative feedback. Inverting amplifier. Non-inverting amplifier. Differential amplifier. Integrating amplifier. Differentiating amplifier. Voltage follower. Instrumentation amplifier.

Operational amplifier applications and Analysis.

 

Signal Conditioning:        

Passive and active signal conditioning methods. Protection & filtering. Analogue-to-Digital (A/D) Conversion, Digital-to-Analogue (D/A) Conversion, Multiplexing, Data Acquisition, Pulse Modulation.

 

Laboratory Experiments [chosen from the following list]:

Strain Gauge connection and analysis                                                           

The Linear and Rotary Potentiometer

The Linear Variable Differential Transformer [LVDT]                                  

Variable Area Capacitor

The Reed Switch                                                                                                

The Reflective Optical Beam sensor

The Optical Tachometer                                                                                   

The DC Tachometric Generator

Variable Reluctance Probe

The 4-Bit Optical Encoder

Operational Amplifier circuits

 

 

 

The material will be presented to the learners in the form of:

  1. Lectures of 1 Hour duration two times per week for 12 weeks.
  2. Laboratories of 2 Hour duration once every 2 weeks.
  3. Tutorials will be of 1 hour duration once a week for 12 weeks.
  4. A mini project is used to provide context and application for learning delivered within the module.

Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown %
Formal Examination60
Other Assessment(s)40