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Experimental Methods of Mechatronics

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Course Unit Code352-0331/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated6 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third 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
SOF009Ing. Pavel Šofer, Ph.D.
Summary
1st Methods for digital recording of measured data, multifunction cards and signal analyzers.
2nd Measurement of machine drives, connection speed, torque and power tools. Measurement characteristics of pumps and fans, relationship pressure and flow.
3rd Monitor operation of machines. Starting and stopping of machines. Resonance and antiresonance.
4th Basic measurements of noise, noise source localization effectiveness of noise control measures.
5th Causes and symptoms of excessive vibration machines. Excessive vibration of rotors. Evaluation of spectral signals. Envelope signals.
6th Methods of measurement of frequency characteristics, their presentation and evaluation.
7th Methods of generating vibration of machines and mechanical structures. Operating deflection shapes of machines. Viscous vibration damping and hysteresis.
8th Detection of vibration attenuation of the oscillation decay ..
9th Endurance test machines, cyclic and random loading. Speeding up testing. SN curve, the assumptions for estimating pumping damage.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
The course is focused on introducing students to basic methods of experimental dynamics, ie. methods of testing and testing of static and dynamic properties of machines and equipment. To understand the management function, properties of the instruments and recording equipment, including sensors and multifunction cards and related software, are explained .
Course Contents
1. Methods for digital recording of measured data, multifunction cards and signal analyzers.
2. Measurement of characteristic of drives in the form of dependence of torque on rotational speed.
3. Monitoring machines. Run up and coast down of machines. Resonance and antiresonance.
4. Basic measurements of noise, noise source localization effectiveness of noise reduction.
5. Causes and symptoms of excessive vibration machines. Excessive vibration of rotors. Evaluation of frequency spectrum. Envelope signals.
6. Methods of measurement of frequency responses and their presentation.
7. Modes of generating vibration of machines and mechanical structures. Operating deflection shapes of machines. Viscous vibration damping and hysteresis.
8. Detection of vibration attenuation of the oscillation decay.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
RANDALL, R. B. Frequency Analysis. Brüel & Kjaer, 1987.
MITRA, SANJIT K. Digital signal processing. Boston : McGraw-Hill, 2001, ISBN 0-07-232105-9.
Tůma, J. Zpracování signálů získaných z mechanických systémů užitím FFT, Sdělovací technika 1977.
Tůma, J. Výukový software Signal analyser a příslušná elektronická učebnice. Tůma, J. Diagnostika strojů, 1. vyd. Ostrava : Skripta VŠB - TU Ostrava, 2009. 138 s. ISBN 978-80-248-2116-0.
Tůma, J. Signal processing, 1. vyd. Ostrava : Skripta VŠB - TU Ostrava, 2009. 156 s. ISBN 978-80-248-2114-6. (http://fs1.vsb.cz/~tum52/skripta/)

Recommended Reading:
CROCKER, M. (Editor) Handbook of noise and vibration control. New York: Wiley, 2007. ISBN 978-0-471-39599-7.Miláček, S. Měření a vyhodnocování mechanických veličin. Vydavatelství ČVUT, Praha 2001
Miláček, S. Měření a vyhodnocování mechanických veličin. Vydavatelství ČVUT, Praha 2001
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Exercises evaluation and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        Exercises evaluationCredit35 20
        ExaminationExamination65 16