MAS237 Actuations Systems 1
- ECTS Credits:
- 7.5
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Engineering and Science
- Course Leader:
- Martin Marie Hubert Choux
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian/Scandinavian/English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Mechatronics, Bachelor's Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian/Scandinavian/EnglishRecommended prerequisites
MA-154, MA-160, FYS120 or equivalent.
Course contents
HYDRAULIC ACTUATION:
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Basic concepts: fluid properties, pressure, flow rate, and flow through oriffices
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Hydraulic nomenclature and symbology
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Hydraulic components: pumps, motors, cylinders, and essential valves
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Hydraulic systems: steady-state analysis of basic circuits and calculation of key parameters.
ELECTRICAL ACTUATION:
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Electromagnetic principles. Electric and magnetic circuits.
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Transformer operating principles and operation.
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Principles and operation of AC servo motors with drive circuits. Functionality, features, sizing and selection of electric drive components.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course, the students will be able to:
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Understand the fundamental privciples of hydraulics.
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Read simple hydraulic schematics and use the correct terminology
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Understand functioning of both common hydraulic components and basic hydraulic systems
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Perform steady-state numerical analyses of basic hydraulic systems
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Account for the construction and operation of transformers and basic electrical machinery.
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Understand the physical foundation for electric machines and electromechanical energy conversion.
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Have a basic physical understanding of the working principles for the most important AC machines
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Explain the most commonly used components for electric actuation.
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Dimension and select components for electric drives.
Teaching methods
Lectures and exercises.
Expected work load is 27 hours/credit point
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
Written examination, 5 hours. Graded assessment.
Reduction of Credits
This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:
| Course | Reduction of Credits |
|---|---|
| MAS219 – Actuation systems | 7.5 |