Code: bmk3erzbr04rx17-en
ECTS Credit Points: 4
Evaluation: mid-semester grade
Year, Semester: 2nd year, 1st semester
Its prerequisite(s): Engineering Physics
Further courses are built on it: Yes/No
Number of teaching hours/week (lecture + practice): 2+2
Topics:
Types of sensors, categories of measurable quantities, static characteristics of the sensors. Typical applications of sensor systems. Sensors for high temperature measurement (infrared radiometers, pyrometers). Different level sensors (capacitance, thermal, floating, microwave, rotary paddle, etc.). Different flow sensors (induction, calorimetry, ultrasonic, thermal conductance, electromagnetic, rotameters, etc.). Measurement of kinematic quantities based on different principles: distance, speed, acceleration, vibration. The role of actuators. Types of actuators. Pneumatic actuators, valves, latches and actuators. Piezoelectric actuators. Contactors and electrical contactors. Midget motors.
Literature:
Compulsory:
- Robert H Bishop, The Mechatronics Handbook, Crc Press, 2007, Isbn 9780849392573 - Cat# 9257
Recommended:
- Sabrie Soloman, Sensors Handbook, Mac-Grow Hill Company, 2010, Isbn : 978-0-07-160571-7
| 1st week | 8th week |
|---|---|
| Registration week | 1st drawing week |
| 2nd week | 9th week |
| Lecture: Definition, types of sensors, main error sources of transducers. Practice: Application of ultrasonic distance sensor. | Lecture: Chemical sensors: humidity, gas sensor, etc. Practice: Application of light sensors. |
| 3rd week | 10th week |
| Lecture: Static and dynamic sensor characteristics, environmental impacts on characteristics. Practice: Application of pressure sensor. | Lecture: Measurement of kinematic quantities. Practice: Application of acceleration sensor. |
| 4th week | 11th week |
| Lecture: Position sensors. Practice: Application of color sensors. | Lecture: Force and torque measurement. Practice: Application of vibration sensor. |
| 5th week | 12th week |
| Lecture: Level sensors. Practice: Application of level sensors. | Lecture: Role of actuators, types of actuators. Practice: QNET Mechatronics sensor trainer. |
| 6th week | 13th week |
| Lecture: Flowmeters. Practice: Application of temperature and humidity sensors. | Lecture: Electromechanical Actuators: DC Motors, AC Motors, Linear Motors, Stepper Motors, Midget Motors. Practice: Qnet Hvac trainer. |
| 7th week | 14th week |
| Lecture: High temperature measurement. Practice: Application of gas sensor. | Lecture: Piezoelectric actuators, magnetostriction actuators, magneto hydrodynamic activators, memory metal actuators. Practice: Qnet motors trainer. |
| 15th week | |
| 2nd drawing week |
Requirements
A, for a signature:
Attendance at lectures is recommended, but not compulsory. Participation at practice classes is compulsory. A student must attend the practice classes and may not miss more than three times during the semester. In case a student does so, the subject will not be signed and the student must repeat the course. A student can’t make up a practice class with another group. Attendance at practice classes will be recorded by the practice leader. Being late is equivalent with an absence. Missed practice classes must be made up for at a later date, being discussed with the tutor. Active participation is evaluated by the teacher in every class. The student has to prepare measurement report on every practise and has to submit the reports until deadline.
B, for a grade:
For the mid-semester grade the student has to write two tests. The mid-semester grade is received in scoring system (total 100) by the following:
- 1st test with 40 points
- 2nd test with 40 points
- quality of the measurement reports with 20 points
The mid-semester grade is given according to the following table:
Score 0-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90-100
Grade fail(1), pass(2), satisfactory(3), good(4), excellent(5)