Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate mechatronic systems and automated mechanical units to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• On the basis of modelling, design mechatronic systems or automated mechanical units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, with a focus on mechatronics, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques related to the mechanics of solids and fluids, energy exchanges, dynamic and vibratory behaviour of systems, manufacturing and mechanical production, the management of mechatronic systems: dynamic modelling, control, instrumentation, and hardware and software operation and implementation.
• Study a mechatronic system or an automated mechanical unit by critically selecting theories, models and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechatronics.

Learning Outcomes of UE

review the main types of electrical actuators used in mechatronics, with a special attention to the continuous current motors and the stepper motors;
design some commonly used control strategies, ranging from simple ones (on-off and PID) to more advanced ones (RST controller with reference models, optimal and predictive controllers);
select appropriate actuators according to the application specifications, with a view to an efficient control.

Content of UE

General introduction: electrical drives, main characteristics and choice considerations; dynamic modelling of continuous current actuators and stepper motors; classical controllers (on-off and PID); RST controllers; optimal and predictive controllers; exercises and laboratory experiments

Prior Experience

electricity, transfer functions, basic control

Type of Assessment for UE in Q1

• Oral examination

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Oral exam - joint examen for Electrical Actuators and RST, Optimal and Predictive Control
Laboratory report.

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

• Oral examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Oral exam - joint examen for Electrical Actuators and RST, Optimal and Predictive Control
Laboratory report

Type of Resit Assessment for UE in Q1 (BAB1)

• N/A

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable