This course contains a limited part of lectures and a number of group projects.
Lecture:
The course discusses the steps in a model-based design with Matlab / Simulink, more specifically:
- Building simulation models of controller and hardware (mechanics, electronics and environment)
- Software in the loop (SIL): Testing the controller on the development PC with the system
- Processor in the loop (Pilot): Testing the controller (compiled code) with a virtual system (in simulation)
- Testing of the system
Laboratory practicals and Project work:
The students will elaborate some projects in group or individually. During some sessions with the teachers the students will discuss and get feedback about their project. The projects will always be in the field of mechatronics, like designing a complete mechatronic machine, improving a part of an existing machine.
Objectives
D1: understand the normal operation of a mechatronic system (MaLO a, 3, 4, 5, 6, MaSLO EM 1, 4 MT)
D2: can locate an error in a mechatronic system, report en propose a solution (MaLO 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ,6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, MaSLO EM 1, 2, 4 MT)
D3: can select the required parts (MaLO 1, 4, 6, 9, 10, 16, MaSLO EM 1, 3, 4 MT)
D4: can use CAD tools to propose improvements (MaLO 2, 3, 13, MaSLO EM 3, 4 EM)
D5: can read and write manuals to operate a machine (MaLO 3, 4, 11, 14, 15, 16, MaSLO EM 1, 2)
D6: aplies the required safety regulations during the design process (MaLO 3, 10, 16, MaSLO EM 1, 3, 4 MT)
D7: can solve a problem in team (MaLO 5, 11, 14, 15)
D8: Can find errors, make reports and propose solutions (MaLO 3, 4, 6, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15, MaSLO EM 1)
AD1: reasons and acts in a structured and systematic manner (MaLO 3)
AD2: communicates in Dutch in a comprehensible and structured manner (MaLO 14)
AD3: develops a professional attitude (MaLO 11, 14, 16)
Leerresultaten
- MaLO_1 To possess advanced application-specific knowledge, understanding and skills in the specialty with attention to the latest developments in technology.
- MaLO_2 To possess advanced application-specific understanding of advanced theories and methods for the schematisation and modelling of processes and systems and their use in solving problems within the specialty.
- MaLO_3 To independently integrate and deepen previously acquired knowledge with a view to the opportunities for innovating practical implementations, whilst being aware of the limits of one's own competencies.
- MaLO_4 To formulate and analyse complex problems within the specialty, and if necessary reduce them to manageable sub-problems, and to develop implementation-oriented design solutions with attention to the specific context.
- MaLO_5 To independently conceive an engineering project, to plan and execute at the level of junior researching professional. To perform a literature study and to critically interpret the results following scientific standards and this in view of the opportunities for practical applications.
- MaLO_6 Starting from the acquired discipline-specific and interdisciplinary insights, to select, adapt or if necessary develop, and adequately apply advanced research, design and solution methods. To scientifically process the results, to motivate the adopted choices based on application-oriented knowledge and the demands of the business context.
- MaLO_9 To master system complexity using quantitative methods. To possess sufficient knowledge, insight and experience with the relevant real-life situation to be able to critically test results.
- MaLO_10 To act with an engineering attitude in a predominantly discipline-specific context: result-driven, with attention to planning and technical, economic and societal boundary conditions such as sustainability, assessment of risks and feasibility of the proposed approach or solution, focus on results and achieving effective solutions, innovative thinking.
- MaLO_11 To work on a project in a primarily subject-specific context: to set goals, to monitor the goals and progress of the project. To function as a member of an (inter- and multidisciplinary) team, to start to lead, to be a bridge between management and workplace, to operate in an international or intercultural environment. To report effectively.
- MaLO_13 To weigh specifications and constraints and convert them into a high-quality system, product, service or process. To extract useful information from incomplete, contradictory or redundant data.
- MaLO_14 To communicate orally and in writing about one's field in the language or languages relevant to the specialty.
- MaLO_15 To present and communicate, both in language and graphics, information about the field to colleagues and laymen.
- MaLO_16 To act in an ethically, professionally and socially responsible manner with attention to technical, economic, human and sustainability aspects.
- MaSLO-EM_1 To have advanced, application-oriented knowledge, understanding and skills in electromechanics, with attention to the latest developments in technology and to the industrial setting.
- MaSLO-EM_2 To analyse, optimize and manage production processes and machines.
- MaSLO-EM_3 To design electromechanical systems and to support the design with advanced software tools and experimental validation.
- MaSLO-EM_4-MT To acquire depth in the electromechanical-engineering field of: Mechatronics.