Module: Mechatronic System Simulation & Control

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Mechatronic System Simulation & Control
Module Code	EE459
School	School of Electronic Engineering
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Mingming Liu Semester 2: Mingming Liu Autumn: Mingming Liu
Module Teachers	Jennifer Bruton Patrick Bradley Mingming Liu
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

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

Learning Outcomes

1. conduct the required background research related to mechatronic systems and control and be able to search for, access, review and evaluate publications on given related topics
2. develop and analyse system models for electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical and other systems
3. design appropriate continuous and discrete -time control systems
4. critically evaluate the effectiveness of controller designs for physical systems
5. present and apply simulation theory for physical system modelling and control
6. implement the simulation and control of electromechanical systems using appropriate software tools
7. analyse the behaviour of nonlinear elements common to mechantronic systems using graphical frequency and state-space response techniques
8. effectively discuss the design, simulation, modelling and analysis of mechatronic or related systems by written means

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Lecture
Laboratory	30	Computer-based laboratories
Directed learning	2	In class test/lab
Independent Study	10	Preparation for laboratories
Independent Study	10	Preparation for Assessment
Assignment Completion	30	Research based assignment
Independent Study	20	On-line activity with module material
Independent Study	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.
Control system design. Quantitative analysis of the quality of control offered by a control system design. The selection and use of appropriate software tools for design, analysis and evaluation of control systems.

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

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	30%	Examination Weight	70%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	Computer-based electromechanical systems analysis.	15%	Once per semester
In Class Test	Computer based simulation & analysis	15%	Once per semester

Reassessment Requirement Type
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: 2011, Modern control systems, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, N.J., 9780136024583
Norman S. Nise: 2012, Control Systems Engineering, John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 9780470646120
Clarence W De Silva: 2005, Mechatronics - An Integrated Approach, CRC Press,
Sergey E Lyshevski: 2008, Electromechanical Systems and Devices, CRC Press,
Katsuhiko Ogata.: 0, Modern control engineering, Boston; Pearson, 9780137133376

Other Resources

22929, Website, Jennifer Bruton, 0, EE451 Module Material, ee451.eeng.dcu.ie,

Programme or List of Programmes

ECE	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECEI	BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECT	BSc in Electronic & Comp.Technology
ME	B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
MECE	MEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
MEIM	MEng in Mechatronic Engineering
MEQ	Masters Engineering Qualifier Course
MT	BSc in Mechatronic Technology
SMPEC	Single Module Programme (Eng & Comp)

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