Sensors and Actuators In Control
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
First Cycle (Bachelor's Degree)
| Course Unit Title | Course Unit Code | Type of Course Unit | Level of Course Unit | Year of Study | Semester | ECTS Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors and Actuators In Control | MMK409 | Elective | Bachelor's degree | 4 | Fall | 3 |
Name of Lecturer(s)
Associate Prof. Dr. Fevzi Çakmak BOLAT
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
1) Defining and comprehending the system elements used in mechatronic systems .
2) Develop mechatronics design applications by using sensor and actuator structures and working principles.
3) Gain the ability to analyze the digital control structure in mechatronic systems.
Program Competencies-Learning Outcomes Relation
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | ||
| Learning Outcomes | ||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Middle | Middle | Low | High | Middle | Low | Middle | No relation | High | No relation | Middle | High | High | Middle | Low | Middle | Low | High | High | |
| 2 | High | Middle | High | Low | High | Middle | High | Low | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | High | High | Low | Middle | Low | Middle | High | |
| 3 | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | Middle | Low | High | Middle | High | Middle | Middle | High | High | No relation | Middle | Middle | Low | High | |
Mode of Delivery
Face to Face
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites
None
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Not Required
Course Contents
Making control definitions. Transfer function definitions by explaining control types and analysis of system behavior in time base. Demonstrating the types of sensor actuators, explaining their definitions and working principles and creating models.
Weekly Schedule
1) Control system structure, open-loop control, closed-loop control, transfer function definition and applications, analysis of control system's steady and transient responses.2) Obtaining the control system model. Control system stability, performance and simulation in MATLAB/Simulink environment.
3) Microprocessor based control, structure of microcomputers. Interface for microprocessor based controller, parallel interface, serial interface structure. Digital control structure. Signal sampling theorem. Aliasing problem, Signal digitization. Principles of conversion from analog to digital, Fundamentals of conversion from digital to analog. Time delay in conversion
4) Control Design and Implementation, Design example 1: DC Motor control, Control Design example 2: Active Magnetic Bearing Control. DSpace control card essentials.
5) Sensors. Position sensors. Potentiometers, Potentiometer error sources, Potentiometer Resolution, Potentiometer measurement system design, optical encoders, absolute optical encoders, incremental optical encoders, Incremental Optical Encoder Applications.
6) Sensors. Position sensors. Potentiometers, Potentiometer error sources, Potentiometer Resolution, Potentiometer measurement system design, optical encoders, absolute optical encoders, incremental optical encoders, Incremental Optical Encoder Applications.
7) Midterm
8) LVDT Sensors, Angular Velocity Sensors, Tachometers, Proximity Sensors, Hall-effect Sensor Principle, Hall-effect Sensor Applications, Variable reluctance (VR) sensors
9) Yük Sensörleri, Basınç Sensörleri, Sıcaklık Sensörleri, Debi Sensörleri, Akışkan Seviye Sensörleri, Görme Sensörleri.
10) Actuators. DC Motors, DC Motor Control Circuits principles, DC Motor Mathematical Model
11) Stepper Motors, Selection Criteria for Stepper Motors, System Design Example with Stepper Motors
12) Basic principles of AC Motors structure, AC Servo Motors, AC Servo Motors and design criteria. Electrical Linear Actuators
13) Hydraulic and pneumatic system elements used in control.
14) Hydraulic and pneumatic system elements used in control.
15) Project assignment
16) Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading
1- Christopher T. Kilian, Modern Control Technology: Components and Systems,3rd Edition, Thomson Learning Inc. 2006.
2- De Silva, Clarence W. Mechatronics : An Integrated Approach, CRC Press, 2005
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1) Lecture
2) Question-Answer
3) Discussion
4) Drill and Practice
5) Demonstration
6) Modelling
7) Group Study
8) Simulation
9) Brain Storming
10) Case Study
11) Lab / Workshop
12) Problem Solving
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Contribution of Midterm Examination to Course Grade |
40% |
|---|---|
Contribution of Final Examination to Course Grade |
60% |
Total |
100% |
Language of Instruction
Turkish
Work Placement(s)
Not Required