Course Details

1. Analyze and synthesize modern machines.
2. Create mathematical models of modern machines. Simulate and analyze their behaviour. Design appropriate control systems.
3. Integrate common types of system elements to yield mechatronic systems.
4. Exploit the underlying similarities between the different physical fields (mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal) to create abstractions for analysis, synthesis and design of mechatronic systems.
5. Solve problems regarding the analysis and control of the function of mechatronic systems using Matlab.
6. Analyze existing mechatronic systems into their structural elements

�        Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems

-          Mechatronic systems

-          Functions of mechatronic systems

-          Ways of information processing

�        Mechatronic Elements

-            Mechanical

-            Electrical

-            Hydraulic

-            Thermal

�        Sensors & Actuators

-         Signal types, transducers, measuring amplifiers

-         Velocity, acceleration ,vibration, force, pressure, torque, temperature measurement

-         Analog to digital conversion

-           General survey of actuators

-           Electromechanical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic actuators

�        Machines and Drivetrains

-           Coupling of machine components to complete machines

-            Characteristics and stability of machines

-            Dynamic model of an Automobile Drivetrain Dependency of system behaviour on the operating point

�        Advanced control techniques

-            Lower level feedback control

-            Higher Level feedback control

-            Adaptive control

-            Fuzzy control

�        Modelling control and diagnosis of automotive mechatronic systems:

-           Electrical throttle valve for SI engines

-           Semi-active vehicle suspension

-            Electromechanical disk brake 

• Rolf Isermann, Mechatronic Systems, Springer, 2005

• W. Boltion, Mechatronics: Electronic control systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
• Peter Gawthrop, Lorcan Smith, Metamodelling: Bond Graphs and Dynamic Systems, Prentice Hall, 1st edition, 1995.

The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks.