MAS240 Project Course: Measurement and Control Theory
- ECTS Credits:
- 5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Morten Ottestad
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/Scandinavian or English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian/Scandinavian or EnglishRecommended prerequisites
MAS134-G Electrical Circuits and Digital Engineering, MA178-G Mathematics 1, MA179-G Mathematics 2, or equivalent. It is assumed that the student follows MAS239-G Regulatory Technique 1 in parallel with or has taken it in advance of the course.
Course contents
The project is based on knowledge from the subjects control system, Mechatronics and Statistics. The course will be a hands-on multidisciplinary project that will provide students with practical skills and knowledge in measuring, instrumentation and control techniques, actuation and data processing. The course will use Matlab Simulink and Arduino as a development platform. The course combines mechanics and electronics with the help of a control system that is realized using algorithms. The algorithms are run on a microcontroller programmed using Matlab / Simulink.
Learning outcomes
The project is based on knowledge from the subjects control system, Mechatronics and Statistics. The course will be a hands-on multidisciplinary project that will provide students with practical skills and knowledge in measurement, instrumentation and control techniques, actuation and data processing. The course will use Matlab Simulink and Arduino as a development platform. The course combines mechanics and electronics with the help of a control system that is realized using algorithms. The algorithms are run on a microcontroller programmed using Matlab / Simulink.
The following is reviewed:
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Closed loop temperature controls (Heating element and temperature sensor)
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Power measurement and power management (instrumentation amplifier and tension valves, power measurement)
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Open loop speed control and closed loop position control
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Servo RC
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1D helicopter control
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2D helicopter control
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Magnetic Levitation
Examination requirements
Satisfactory submission of mandatory project report.
Teaching methods
Practical work in the laboratory and in the workshop. The course uses updated digital tools in connection with report writing, calculations, drawing and simulations.
Expected workload for the average student is 27 hours per credits.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.
Assessment methods and criteria
Project work carried out in group, with oral presentation and defense of the project. Individual assessment. Graded assessment.