COURSE OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this course, the students will be able to
CO1: Discuss the importance of mechatronics systems and its applications. (K2)
CO2: Choose suitable sensors in mechatronics systems for various applications. (K3)
CO3: Sketch the electro pneumatic and hydraulic circuits for automation. (K3)
CO4: Interpret actual models of simple systems and controllers. (K3)
CO5: Describe the significance of PLC for automation. (K2)
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONICS SYSTEM 9 hrs
Definition of mechatronics, introduction to mechatronics systems - need, elements of Mechatronics - Traditional and Mechatronics Design process -Design Parameters- Advanced approaches in Mechatronics for Industrial applications. Case study on the application of Mechatronics system in process automation, manufacturing, product design and testing.
UNIT II SENSORS FOR MECHATRONICS SYSTEMS 9 hrs
Importance of sensors in mechatronics, static and dynamic characteristics of sensors. Classification - transducers for measurement of displacement, strain, position, velocity, flow, pressure, temperature, humidity, vibration, liquid level and light sensors - case study on selection of sensors for specific applications.
UNIT III PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS 9 hrs
Introduction to pneumatic and hydraulic systems - actuators-valves- types- selection. Significance of electro-pneumatic actuator- solid-state switches, solenoids and coils. Electric motors; DC motors, AC motors, single phase motor; 3-phase motor; induction motor; synchronous motor; stepper motors. Piezoelectric actuator: characterization, operation. Case study on electro-pneumatic actuation system for automation.
UNIT IV SYSTEM MODELS AND CONTROLLERS 9 hrs
Building blocks for simple mechanical, electrical, fluid and thermal systems, rotational transnational systems, electro mechanical systems. Continuous and discrete process controllers - control mode -two-step mode - proportional mode - derivative mode-integral mode - PID controllers - introduction. Case study on use of suitable controllers for process monitoring.
UNIT V INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING LOGIC CONTROLLERS 9 hrs
Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers-Basic Structure - Input / Output Processing - Programming - Mnemonics-Timers, Internal relays and counters-Shift Registers - Master and Jump Controls -Data Handling-Analogs Input / Output -Selection of a PLC for specific applications.
BOOKS
1. Bolton W, “Mechatronics”, Pearson Education Asia, New Delhi, 2008.
2. Nitaigour Premch and Mahalik, “Mechatronics-Principles, Concepts and Applications”, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi, 2006.
REFERENCES
1. David G Alciatore and Michael B Histand, “Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement Systems”, Tata McGraw-Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., New Delhi. 3rd Edition, 2007.
2. HMT, “Mechatronics”, Tata McGraw Hill Publishers, New Delhi, 2008.
3. Doeblin E O, “Measurement Systems”, McGraw Hill, 1990.
- Teacher: Dr KATHIRESAN M