2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MECH2650 Mechatronics and Measurement Systems
20 creditsClass Size: 250
Module manager: Dr Jongrae Kim
Email: menjkim@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Module replaces
ELEC1910MECH2140MECH2160This module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
The aim of this module is to provide a focussed interdisciplinary knowledge and experience for all undergraduate students in mechanical engineering. The summary objectives of the module are listed below. The module will cover:a) Understanding of and ability to apply a systems approach which concerns synergic and concurrent use of mechanics, electronics, computer engineering, and intelligent control;
b) An overview of electronic components and basic circuit theory and analysis;
c) An introduction to analogue signal processing;
d) An introduction to digital circuits;
e) Review of Boolean algebra and its application in digital circuit design;
f) An overview of computer hardware and software;
g) Microcontroller programming, interfacing and data acquisition;
h) A study of most widely used sensors in mechatronic and measurement systems;
i) Analysis of typical sensor systems;
j) A study of most widely used actuators covering DC and stepper motors, hydraulic, pneumatic, and smart actuators;
k) Analysis of typical actuator systems;
l) Computer control architectures;
m) Mechatronic systems design and analysis (case study examples).
Skills outcomes
Specific skills in basic analysis and design of circuits (digital and analogue), sensor systems, actuator systems and computer interfacing as well as simple mechatronic and measurement systems.
Syllabus
Introduction to mechatronics and measurement systems.
Electric circuits and components, basic circuit theory and analysis: DC and AC circuits, Kirchhoff's Laws, Thevenin and Norton Equivalent Circuits, DC and AC circuit analysis, power and energy;
Semiconductor electronics: Diodes and Transistors.
Systems response (frequency response, resonance and bandwidth).
Analogue signal processing using amplifiers, operational amplifiers and their applications in mechatronic and measurement systems.
Digital circuits: number representations, Combinational Logic, Sequential Logic
Microcontroller programming and interfacing: PIC16F84, programming a PIC, Interfacing to a PIC, Design of a Microcontroller-based system
Data acquisition: quantisation theory, Analogue to Digital Conversion, Digital to Analogue Conversion, sampling rate and aliasing, counter operations.
Sensors: position and speed measurement, stress and strain measurement, temperature measurement, vibration and acceleration measurement, pressure and flow measurement, analysis and design of a typical sensor system.
Actuators: Solenoids, relays, motors, hydraulics pneumatics and smart actuators, analysis and design of a typical actuator system.
Computer control architecture: open loop and close loop control, supervisory and sequential control.
Mechatronic systems: computer/microprocessor/microcontrollers and their applications in system control.
Case studies to provide the ability to generate innovative designs for systems, components or processes to fulfil new needs.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Lecture | 44 | 1.00 | 44.00 |
| Practical | 2 | 2.00 | 4.00 |
| Tutorial | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 144.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 56.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
Reviewing lecture notes, solving example sheets, preparing for tutorials, class test and assignment. Revising for final exam.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students receive formative feedback through the class test and practical assignments.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| In-course Assessment | Test 1 | 15.00 |
| Report | Lab report 1 (covering the lab in semester 1) | 15.00 |
| In-course Assessment | Test 2 | 15.00 |
| Report | Lab report 2 (covering the lab in semester 2) | 15.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 60.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 40.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 40.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 26/04/2017
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