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Mechatronic Systems

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Course Unit Code430-2204/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Second Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
HAV278Ing. Aleš Havel, Ph.D.
Summary
The content of this subject is the introduction and the basic of kinematics and mechanics, then the basic characteristics and the principle activities of the individual mechatronic system elements (electric devices, electric motors, technical devices for mechatronic system control, power electronic converters) and mechatronic system activities principles with all common types of DC and AC motors. The basic knowledge of robotics is included.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The aim of this subject is introduce to the students the basic characteristics and structures of mechatronic systems. The obtained information creates the knowledge base of bachelor, who applies the mechatronic systems.
Course Contents
Lectures:
Basic conceptions from the area of mechatronic systems. Kinematics and mechanics of mechatronic systems.
Warming and energetic of mechatronic systems.
Basic principles of electric machines. Basically used types. DC motors.
Semiconductor converters for supply of DC motors. Thyristor controlled rectifiers and choppers (DC/DC converters).
Alternate current (AC) motors. Induction motors. Frequency control of induction motors.
Synchronous motor. Special types of electric motors – electrically commutated (EC) motors.
Special types of electric motors – switched reluctance motors, stepping motors.
Semiconductor converters for supply of AC motors. Frequency converters, inverters.
Basic characteristics and working principles of electric devices. Logic control.
Basic conceptions of the control of mechatronic systems. Technical devices in the control of mechatronic systems. Set devices. Control devices. Measuring devices. Voltage, current, velocity and position sensors.
Basic structures of mechatronic systems with a direct current motors with separate excitation and with the permanent magnets exitation. Regulation structures. Mechatronic systems with serial direct current motors and with universal motors.
Basic characteristics of mechatronic systems with induction motors. Frequency speed control of induction motors. Regulation structures with induction motors.
Mechatronic systems with synchronous motors and with electronically commutated (EC) motors. Regulation structures and basic characteristics.
Mechatronic systems with switched reluctance motors and stepping motors. Principles of robotics. Structure of robots. Working principles.

Exercises:
Safety training of working in the laboratories, introduction of the content in the exercises and the requirement for the accreditation. Basic conceptions from the area of mechatronic systems
Exercises from mechanics and kinematics of mechatronic systems.
Exercises from warming of mechatronic systems.
Basis features and characteristics of electric devices and motors.
Exercises of mechatronic systems with direct current motors.
TEST no.1. Frequency speed control of induction motors.
Exercises of mechatronic systems with induction motors.
Exercises of mechatronic systems with synchronous motors.
TEST no.2. Exercises of mechatronic systems with stepping motors, electronically commutated motors and switched reluctance motors.
Recapitulation, consultation, compensatory laboratory exercises.

Laboratories:
Measurement on mechatronic systems with a direct current motor.
Measurement on mechatronic systems with an induction motor.

Projects:
Protocols from the laboratory exercises. (10 hours)

Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Hegde, G.S.: Mechatronics. Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Sudbury 2009. ISBN 978-1-934015-29-2.
BOLDEA, I.-NASAR, S. A.: Electric Drives. Third Edition, CRC Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4987-4820-9.
Neborák, I.: Mechatronické systémy. Učební texty pro kombinované a distanční studium. VŠB-TU Ostrava, 2013.
BOLDEA, I.-NASAR, S. A.: Electric Drives. Third Edition, CRC Press, 2016. ISBN 978-1-4987-4820-9.
Recommended Reading:
Kocman, S.: Electrical Engineering in Mining. VSB-TU Ostrava, 2005. ISBN 80-248-0804-8.
Smaili, A. - Mrad, F.: Applied mechatronics. Oxford University Press, New York 2008. ISBN 978-0-19-530702-3.
Shuvra, D.: Mechatronic Modeling and Simulation Using Bond Graphs. CRC Press, 2009. ISBN 978-1-4200-7314-0.
Maixner, L. a kol.: Mechatronika. Computer Press Brno 2006, ISBN 80-251-1299-3.
Schmid, D. a kol.: Řízení a regulace pro strojírenství a mechatroniku. Europa-Sobotáles 2005, ISBN 80-86706-10-9.
Flajtingr, J.-Kule, L.: Elektrické pohony se střídavými motory. ZČU Plzeň 2002.ISBN 80-7082-919-2
Javůrek, J.: Regulace moderních elektrických pohonů. Grada Publishing 2003. ISBN 80-247-0507-9
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 20
        ExaminationExamination60 (60)20
                Písemná zkouškaWritten examination30 10
                Ústní zkouškaOral examination30 10