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Module Specifications
Archived Version 2020 - 2021
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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, and working safely in high-voltage contexts. 6. Do calculations of the operating characteristics of real transformer-based circuits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Indicative Content and
Learning Activities Magnetic Circuits & TransformersMagnetic Fields, Inductance & Mutual Inductance, Magnetic Materials, Magnetic Circuits, Transformers (Ideal and Real), Measurements on transformersOverview of MotorsNomenclature, power flow and loss in motors, torque-speed characteristics, general characteristics and selection of motors for particular applications.DC MachinesDC Motors (Shunt-connected, Separately Excited, Series-connected, Speed Control); DC Generators (Separately Excited, Shunt-connected, Compound-connected, Performance Calculations)AC MachinesThree-phase Induction Motors, Equivalent Circuit and Performance Calculations.Synchronous MachinesAC Synchronous machines, stepper motors, brushless DC MotorsComputer-based Instrumentation systemsMeasurement Concepts and Sensors; Sensor types, Signal Conditioning, A/D Conversion, Errors in MeasurementIntroduction of Power Electronic DevicesThryister, Triac, Pulse width modulation (PWM) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Indicative Reading List
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Other Resources 40557, Website, 0, Fisher and Paykel Smart Drive Motors, http://www.theinventory.orconhosting.net.nz/smartdrives.htm, 40558, Website, 0, EcoInnovation: a New Zealand-based renewable energy store and consultancy, http://www.ecoinnovation.co.nz/, 40559, Website, 0, All About Circuits Vol. I - Direct Current (DC), https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/direct-current/, 40560, Website, 0, All about Circuits Vol. II - Alternating Current (AC), https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/alternating-current/, 40561, Website, 0, All About Circuits Vol. III - Semiconductors, https://www.allaboutcircuits.com/textbook/semiconductors/, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Programme or List of Programmes |
ECE | BEng Electronic & Computer Engineering |
ECSA | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
ECSAO | Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing) |
EE | BEng in Electronic Engineering |
ME | B.Eng. in Mechatronic Engineering |
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