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Mechatronics

Course Code :
MKT 411
Level :
Undergraduate
Course Hours :
3.00 Hours
Department :
Department of Mechanical Engineering

Instructor information :

Title:Professor
Name: Osama Esmail Mahmoud Esmail
Office hours:-Hours

Title:Teaching Assistant
Name: Mia Mohamed Fawzy Abdelhamid Alatawy
Office hours:-Hours

Area of Study :

This course aims to: • Introduce Mechatronics specialization in general and the concept of Multidisciplinary and synergistic integration of different engineering areas with emphasis on Parallel design concept. • Enrich the student’s basic knowledge about interfacing and data acquisition in Mechatronics Systems. • Train students to design, simulate, build, and test an elementary Mechatronics Subsystem.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Mechatronics

Mechatronics system configuration; Modeling of mechanical translational and rotational systems; Mechanisms systems; Mechanical and electrical actuators; Pneumatic and hydraulic systems; Sensors and encoders; Data acquisition and signal conditioning; Computer-aided drawing (CAD) and interpretation of 3-D technical drawings; Mini project to design, model, implement, and test a mechatronics system.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Mechatronics

Course outcomes:

a. Knowledge and Understanding:

1-	a1. Define Mechatronics systems, sensors, actuators, signal conditioning, and control units.
2-	a2. a2. List the different arrangements of the operational amplifier circuits for different purposes.
3-	a3. Explain how to properly sample a signal for digital processing,
4-	a4. Describe signal conditioning systems, analogue to digital (A/D) and digital to analogue (D/A) conversion process
5-	a5. Describe the steps of using CAD and simulation software for Mechatronics systems.

b. Intellectual Skills:

1-	b1. Analyse the different arrangements of operational amplifiers considering ideal and real models.
2-	b2. Calculate the proper sampling frequency and the resolution for digital processing.
3-	b3. Select the proper data acquisition card to solve a given signal processing task.
4-	b4. Develop CAD & simulation models for Mechatronics system.
5-	b5. Analyse the results of simulation models for a simple mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical systems.

c. Professional and Practical Skills:

1-	c1. Analyse lab experimental results of sampling a signal with different sampling frequencies.
2-	c2. Use the suitable hardware components and software for drafting and implementing a given simple mechatronics system.

d. General and Transferable Skills:

1-	d1. Work in stressful environment and within constraints through assignments and course project
2-	d2. Effectively manage tasks, time, and resources.
3-	d3. Search for information and engage in life-long self-learning discipline through self-learning assignments.

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Mechatronics

Course topics and contents:

Topic	Lecture	Tutorial/Practical
Introduction: Course outlines &Information - Mechatronics – Mechatronics Engineer-Mechatronics system design approach	2	0
Mechatronics system – Sensors-Actuators -Control unit- Signal Conditioning.	6	0
Analog Signal Processing Using Operational Amplifiers: Ideal model for Operational Amplifier (Different arrangements – Sample & Hold circuit- Comparator), Real OP Amp: Important Parameters from Data Sheets.	6	6
Data Acquisition: Quantization Theory- A/D Converters- D/A Converters- Virtual Instrumentation - Data Acquisition and Control.	10	8
Modelling of Mechatronics systems: Hard & Soft Models- Model validation and verification- Modelling of Mechanical, Electrical, and Electromechanical Systems. Simulation using MATLAB/SIMULINK	6	4
Lab Experiments: Use of a CAD software for PCB Design & Application- Basic circuits of amplifiers - Signal sampling using DAQ - Simulation of a simple Mechatronics System.	0	12
Project follow -up.	0	2
Midterm Exams	0	2

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Mechatronics

Teaching And Learning Methodologies:

Teaching and learning methods
Interactive Lecturing
Problem solving
Discussion
Experiential learning
Project
Research

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Mechatronics

Course Assessment :

Methods of assessment	Relative weight %	Week No.
Assignments, Participation, & Quizzes	20.00
Final Exam	40.00
First Midterm	15.00	5
Project.	10.00	12
Second Midterm	15.00	10

For further information :

Telephone: 16383 (16FUE)
E-mail: [email protected]

Mechatronics

Books:

Book	Author	Publisher

Recommended books :

• Alciatore, David G.& Histand, Michael B.; “Introduction to Mechatronics and Measurement System”, McGraw Hill, 4th Edition, 2012 • Lecture notes on the course moodle page, FUE website. Recommended Readings: • Bolton, William; “Mechatronics: Electronic Control Systems in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering”; Prentice Hall, 4th Edition, 2008.