Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 14908/2014
6 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 15,0 PL + 15,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 37466.
Lecturer
- Bruno Miguel Santana Chaparro (1)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable
Objectives
Students are expected to acquire equipment design and development skills. The course focuses on key technologies and theoretical and practical aspects so as to enable students to design mechanical equipment.
Program
1. Design and development of equipment
1.1. Introduction to Design and development of equipment
1.2. Sensors and transducers
1.3. Signal processing
1.4. Digital signals
1.5. Interfaces
1.6. Actuators
2. Machine Behavior simulation
2.1 Simulation
3. Industrial Control Systems
3.1. Control Systems
3.2. Programming automation systems
4. Technical Production
4.1. Electric Schemes
4.2. Mechanical Drawings
5. Application examples
Evaluation Methodology
Assessment includes practical coursework according to the assessment criteria set out in relevant regulations.
Bibliography
- BOLTON, W. (2008). MECHATRONICS: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH. : Prentice Hall
- CARRYER, J. e OHLINE, M. e KENNY, T. (2010). INTRODUCTION TO MECHATRONIC DESIGN. : Prentice Hall
- PIRES, N. (2012). AUTOMAÇÃO INDUSTRIAL. : ETEP
Teaching Method
Each topic will be addressed in its theoretical and practical aspects. Problem solving will be used to reinforce the concepts. Project Based Learning pedagogical method.
Software used in class
Not applicable
