Module Title:Mechatronics 4
Language of Instruction:English
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:6
Module Delivered In 2 programme(s)
Module Aim: The aim of this module is to provide the students with the knowledge to design, build and analyse hydraulic and electromechanical systems typically used in industry.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner should be able to:
LO1 Examine and analyse Hydraulic systems
LO2 Describe the operation of AC Motors understanding their specific starting characteristics, efficiencies, speed control and testing.
LO3 Construct basic PLC programs, understand Inputs, Outputs, CPU and control strategies, employing timers/counters in typical industrial programming scenarios (filling systems, production lines) recognising sinking and sourcing output control cards and their application.
LO4 Program and run a motor using a Variable Speed Drive (VSD) in the Lab.
Pre-requisite learning
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Requirements
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Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Hydraulics
Pump selection and calculation of pressure and flow Construction and analysis of hydraulic circuits for particular applications. Filtration and design of Offline filtration loops, with filter sizing and efficiency. Design of hydraulic power packs, including tank, frame, pump position, valve sub plate mounting, heating and cooling circuits.
AC Motors
Induction Motors and their operation Torque-load curves and starting characteristics. Methods of starting DOL, Star/Delta, Soft Starters, VSD Calculation of motor size and consideration of energy use over its lifetime in selection of motor types, Eff1, Eff2...
Variable Speed Drives
VSDs basic design and function Application of VSD on variable torque loads and potential energy saving of using VSDs on fans, pumps and payback.
Basic PLC programming
Input and Output control cards, connection strategies, sinking & sourcing cards, programming methods (statement list, Ladder logic, SFC) programming offline and compiling to Run, error checks and basic control of simulated plant.
Assessment Breakdown%
Continuous Assessment50.00%
Project25.00%
Practical25.00%
Continuous Assessment
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Examination In class assessment 1,2,3 15.00 Week 7
Short Answer Questions Online quizzes on various topics covered 1,2,3 20.00 Every Second Week
Examination In class assessment 1,2,3,4 15.00 Sem 1 End
Project
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Project Specified mechatronic project 3 25.00 Week 9
Practical
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical/Skills Evaluation Series of computer based and laboratory based labs 1,2,3,4 25.00 Every Second Week
No End of Module Formal Examination

SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Lecture 12 Weeks per Stage 2.00
Laboratory 12 Weeks per Stage 3.00
Independent Learning 15 Weeks per Stage 4.33
Total Hours 125.00
 

Module Delivered In

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CW_EMMEC_B Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering 4 Mandatory
CW_EEMEC_D Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering 4 Mandatory