Course Title: MECHATRONICS Credit Units: 04

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Course Level: UG Course Code: MAE401 UNITS
3 0 2 - 04

Course Objectives: Mechatronics is basically combination of mechanical and electronics engineering. With growing demands of
automation of different mechanical operation this subject fulfills the needs. Main objective of this course is to provide knowledge
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different combinations
nations of mechanical and electronics processes and various softwares used in it

Pre-requisites: The student should have basic knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, basic electronics, & mechanical.

Course Contents/Syllabus:
Weightage (%)
Module I: Introduction 25%
Introduction

1. Measurement systems, control systems,

2. Microprocessor-based controllers,
3. Sensors and tranducers,
4. Signal conditioning processes.
Module II Actuation Systems 25%

1. Pneumatic and hydraulic actuation systems,

2. Directional control valves, pressure control valves, process control valves
 Module III System Models 25%
1. Mathematical models,
2. Mechanical system building blocks, modeling dynamic systems,
3. First order systems, Second order systems

Module IV Principles of Feedback & Intelligent Control 25%

1. Control Systems, Open & Closed loop control Systems,
2. Controllers, Artificial Neural Network.

Student Learning Outcomes:

On completion of the course the student will be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of fundamental concepts Mechatronics.

2. Identify various components of mechanical and electronic devices, perform basic operations and apply safety procedures.
3. Design and analyze problems relating to automation.
4. Demonstrate Global awareness of mechatronic products.

Pedagogy for Course Delivery:

The course pedagogy will include lectures, numerical practice, case studies, seminars and presentations. It also includes discussion on
real life problem and demonstration of mechatronic based design.

Lab/ Practicals details, if applicable:

List of Experiments:

1. To make the sequential operation A+ B+ A- B- ; A+, B+, B- A- using Pneumatic trainer.

2. For the above write a ladder logic giving time delays
3. Design a Pneumatic Circuit for clamping type & operated by PLC
4. To make the sequential operation A+, B+, A-, B- ; A+, B+, B- A- using Hydraulic trainer kit
5. For the above write a ladder logic giving time delays
6. Design a Hydraulic Circuit for clamping type & operated by PLC
7. To make the ladder logic for water level control & reaction vessel to detect different levels of water and switch off the water supply.
8. Starter Control & Star Delta Starter for HP AC. Motor to demonstrate the use of PLC Motor Starting.
9. Design Fan operation using PLC
 10. Design n a Lift Control
11. Design a pick & Place
12. Design Sequential Switching Motors

Assessment/ Examination Scheme:

Theory L/T (%) Lab/Practical/Studio (%) Total

75% 25% 100%

Theory Assessment (L&T):

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term Examination
Components (Drop down A CT S/V/Q HA EE

Weightage (%) 5 10 8 7 70

Lab/ Practical/ Studio Assessment:

Continuous Assessment/Internal Assessment End Term
Examination
Components (Drop A PR LR V
PR V
down
Weightage (%) 5 10 10 5 35 35

Text & References:

Text:
W. Bolton, Mechatronics, Pearson Education Ltd., 2003.

References:
Mohammad Ali Mazidi Janice Gillispier Mazidi, The 8051 Microcontroller, Pearson Education Inc., 2004.
Gary Dunning, Introduction to Programmable Logic Controllers, Thomson Asia P. Ltd., Singapore, 1998.
Gopal K. Dubey, Fundamentals of Electrical Drives, Narosa Publishing House, 2001.
Charles H. Roth, Jr. Fundamentals of Logic Design, Jaico Publishing House, 2001.
"HMT Mechatronics, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd., 2001.
Devdas Shetty, Richard A. Kolk Mechatronics System Design, Thomson Asia Pvt. Ltd., Singapore, 2001.
A.K. Tayal, Instrumentation & Mechanical Measurements, Galgotia Publication Pvt. Ltd., 2003.
D. Rana Durgaiah, Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, New Age Int. Publishers, 2004.
Nitaigour Premchand Mahalik, Mechatronics Principles, Concepts & Application, Tata McGraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd, 2003.
Mikell P. Groover, Automation, Production Systems and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall, 2001