Module Details

Module Code: AUTO H2004
Module Title: Mechatronics 4
Title: Mechatronics 4
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 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 Examine and analyse Hydraulic systems
LO2 Describe the operation of AC Motors understanding their specific starting characteristics, efficiencies, speed control and testing.
LO3 Construct basic PLC programs, understand Inputs, Outputs, CPU and control strategies, employing timers/counters in typical industrial programming scenarios (filling systems, production lines) recognising sinking and sourcing output control cards and their application.
LO4 Program and run a motor using a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) in the Lab.
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
Hydraulics
Pump selection and calculation of pressure and flow Construction and analysis of hydraulic circuits for particular applications. Filtration and design of Offline filtration loops, with filter sizing and efficiency. Design of hydraulic power packs, including tank, frame, pump position, valve sub plate mounting, heating and cooling circuits.
AC Motors
Induction Motors and their operation Torque-load curves and starting characteristics. Methods of starting DOL, Star/Delta, Soft Starters, VSD Calculation of motor size and consideration of energy use over its lifetime in selection of motor types, Eff1, Eff2...
Variable Speed Drives
VSDs basic design and function Application of VSD on variable torque loads and potential energy saving of using VSDs on fans, pumps and payback.
Basic PLC programming
Input and Output control cards, connection strategies, sinking & sourcing cards, programming methods (statement list, Ladder logic, SFC) programming offline and compiling to Run, error checks and basic control of simulated plant.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project25.00%
Practical25.00%

Assessments

Full Time

Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class assessment
Assessment Type Short Answer Questions % of Total Mark 20
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Online quizzes on various topics covered
Assessment Type Examination % of Total Mark 15
Timing Sem 1 End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
In class assessment
Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 3
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Specified mechatronic project
Practical
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Every Second Week Learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4
Non-marked No
Assessment Description
Series of computer based and laboratory based labs
No End of Module Formal Examination
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 2.00 24
Laboratory Contact No Description 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00 36
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. Mitsubishi FX programming Handbook.
  • Mitsubishi. Mitsubishi GX Developer Operations Manual.
  • Kevin Collins. PLC Programming for Industrial Automation, Exposure Publishing, p.140, [ISBN: 9781846855986].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
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