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Module Title Electromechanical Systems
Module Code EE319
School School of Electronic Engineering

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Module Co-ordinatorDr Noel MurphyOffice NumberS350
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating 5
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Description

To acquire the knowledge and skills relevant to the design of computer-controlled electromechanical systems, including the requisite elements of sensors, signal conditioning, electromagnetics, DC and AC machines and basic power electronics devices.

Learning Outcomes

1. Design and implement a computer controlled electromechanical system
2. Specify the appropriate sensor types and signal conditioning to meet design specific requirements
3. Select and specify a suitable electromechanical actuator or motor to meet given design requirements
4. Do accurate calculations for the configuration of given motor control circuits for DC, AC and stepper motors.
5. Describe how issues concerning responsibility towards people and the environment might impact on the design, implementation or operation of an electromechanical system, including high-voltage contexts.
6. Do calculations of the operating characteristics of real transformer-based circuits.



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24Includes student presentations on module topics and project progress
Laboratory93-5 discrete labs done in groups of 2 or 3 students. Should take 2-3 three-hour lab sessions at most
Independent Study56No Description
Assignment Completion36Group Project
Total Workload: 125

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

Computer-based Instrumentation systems
Measurement Concepts and Sensors; Sensor types, Signal Conditioning, A/D Conversion, Errors in Measurement

Magnetic Circuits & Transformers
Magnetic Fields, Inductance & Mutual Inductance, Magnetic Materials, Transformers (Ideal and Real), measurements on transformers

Overview of Motors

DC Machines
DC Motors (Shunt-connected, Separately Excited, Series-connected, Speed Control); DC Generators (Separately Excited, Shunt-connected, Compound-connected, Performance Calculations)

AC Machines
Three-phase Induction Motors, Equivalent Circuit and Performance Calculations; Synchronous Machines, Single-phase Motors, Stepper Motors, Brushless DC Motors

Introduction of Power Electronic Devices
Thryister, Triac, Pulse width modulation (PWM)

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment30% Examination Weight70%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
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
Unavailable
Indicative Reading List

  • Allan R. Hambley,: 2008, Electrical Engineering, 978-0-13-206692-1
  • Sen, P.C.: 1997, Principles of Electrical Machines and Power Electronics,, 2nd Edition, Wiley,
Other Resources

4601, Website, 0, Fisher and Paykel Smart Drive Motors, http://www.theinventory.orconhosting.net.nz/smartdrives.htm, 4602, Website, 0, EcoInnovation: a New Zealand-based renewable energy store and consultancy, http://www.ecoinnovation.co.nz/,
Programme or List of Programmes
ECEBEng Electronic & Computer Engineering
ECSAStudy Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAOStudy Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
EEBEng in Electronic Engineering
MEB.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering
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