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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mechatronic System Simulation & Control
Module Code	EE451
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Jennifer Bruton Semester 2: Jennifer Bruton Autumn: Jennifer Bruton
Module Teacher	Anthony Holohan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to further develop students'competencies in mechatronic system analysis and design. Itdeals with combined electrical, electronic and mechanical systems, control system design and appropriate software tools.

Learning Outcomes

1. Develop and analyse electromechanical system models
2. Present and apply simulation theory for electromechanical system modelling and control
3. Design appropriate continuous and discrete -time control systems
4. Critically evaluate the effectiveness of controller designs for electromechanical systems
5. Implement the simulation and control of electromechanical systems using appropriate software tools
6. Effectively discuss the design, simulation, modelling and analysis of electromechanical systems by written means

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	36	Lecture
Laboratory	20	Computer-based laboratories
Examination	2	In class test/lab
Independent learning	10	Preparation for laboratories
Independent learning	10	Preparation for Assessment
Assignment	30	Research based assignment
Independent learning	30	On-line activity with module material
Independent learning	50	Preparation for final exam
Total Workload: 188

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Analysis of mixed electrical, electronic and mechanical systems..
Analysis of mixed electrical, electronic and mechanical systems in the time domain, in the frequency domain and in state space..

Control systems..
Sensors and actuators. Control system design. Quantitative analysis of the quality of control offered by a control system design. Evaluation of stability and stability margins..

Simulation..
Appropriate software tools. Numerical methods, including numerical optimization..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	Computer-based electromechanical systems analysis.	15%	Once per semester
Computerised test/exam	Computer based simulation & analysis	15%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Richard C. Dorf, Robert H. Bishop,: 0, Modern Control Systems, 9780136024583
Clarence W De Silva: 2005, Mechatronics - An Integrated Approach, CRC Press,
Sergey E Lyshevski: 2008, Electromechanical Systems and Devices, CRC Press,
Norman S Nise: 2008, Control Systems Engineering, Wiley,

Other Resources

5071, Website, Jennifer Bruton, 0, EE451 Module Material, www.eeng.dcu.ie/~ee451,

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