Module Details

Module Code: AUTO H2003
Module Title: Mechatronics 3
Title: Mechatronics 3
Module Level:: 6
Credits:: 5
Module Coordinator: Cathal Nolan
Module Author:: Joe Dillane
Domains:  
Module Description: The aim of this module is to provide the students with the knowledge to design, build and analyse compressed air, hydraulic and electromechanical systems typically used in industry.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Design a Compressed air system for a factory
LO2 Describe Safe System of Work Plan (S.S.W.P.) for Lock-out Tag-Out in industrial applications.
LO3 Construct electro pneumatic circuits based on standard industrial control circuits. (Ex Hand/Auto cycles, indirect switching of contactors with interlock, hold on contacts) Using training panels and electrical drawings.
LO4 Conduct 3 phase motor test, with appropriate equipment, and assess results.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Additional Requisite Information
No Co Requisites listed
 
Indicative Content
Design Compressed Air System
Calculate Air requirements Design ring and branch mains Layout plant room and considerations for maintenance, expansion and operation. Calculate pressure drops around the mains Drawings of plant room, ring main and typical details. Safety - risk assessment on start-up of compressed air plant and equipment.
Electrical & Electro-pneumatic control Circuits
Indirect control of basic electro-pneumatic circuits Correct use of contactors/relay timers and proximity switches. Terminal labelling, standard notation. Design and representation of electrical control circuits for the control of basic electro pneumatic/hydraulic systems. Application of cascade circuits in packaging / handling equipment and analysis of typical pick and place control circuits used in industry. Recognising base positioning and start up conditions, emergency stop implications. Application of solenoid valves and proportional control valves, trouble shooting on circuits and logical steps in analysing problems on electro pneumatic/hydraulic circuits.
Safety & Isolation Procedures
Plant Isolation and safety protocols Lock-Out Tag-Out Risk assessment in maintenance and importance of procedures in isolation
AC Motors
Installation of Direct-on-Line circuits, Direct on line with remote start/stops. Emergency stops. Sequential control circuits, Hand-off-Auto control circuits. Insulation & continuity testing of motors. Programming and running motor from VSD.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Project35.00%
Practical25.00%
End of Module Formal Examination40.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Continuous Assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 35
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Compressed Air project for a factory, calc's pressure drops, specification, and drawings
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Week Learning Outcomes 2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Combination of Labs & Online assessments
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 40
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Questions on the LO's 1, 2 & 4
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat the module
The assessment of this module is inextricably linked to the delivery. The student must reattend the module in its entirety in order to be reassessed.
Reassessment Description
Learners that fail but achieve a minimum final percentage of 30% in the module will be eligible for one or more of the following: Submit assignment, Re-submit components, Practical examination or Presentation.

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Workload Category Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00 24
Independent Learning Non Contact No Description 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33 65
Total Weekly Contact Hours 5.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • David M. Auslander,Carl J. Kempf,Carl J.. Kempf. Mechatronics, Pearson Education, p.243, [ISBN: 013120338X].
  • Robert H. Bishop. The Mechatronics Handbook, Second Edition - 2 Volume Set, CRC Press, p.1272, [ISBN: 0849300665].
  • Ian C. Turner,Institution of Plant Engineers. Engineering Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Butterworth-Heinemann, p.165, [ISBN: 0340625260].
  • G. Prede. Festo Eletropneumatics Learning System for Automation and Technology.
  • Bosch Hydraulic Training Manuals. Basic Circuit Diagrams.
  • Festo Manuals. Hydraulics and Electro Hydraulics.
  • Mitsubishi FX. programming Handbook, Mitsubishi FX programming Handbook.
  • Mitsubishi GX. Developer Operations Manual, Mitsubishi GX Developer Operations Manual.
  • Kevin Collins. PLC Programming for Industrial Automation, Exposure Publishing, p.140, [ISBN: 9781846855986].
  • Good Practice Guide 241 Carbon Trust UK. Energy Savings in the selection, control and maintenance of air compressors.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
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