Mechatronic Systems

Subject description

Mechanical systems with moving parts.  

Physical description of mechanical systems (beams, shock absorbers, bearings, transmissions, manipulators…).  

Modelling and simulation of mechatronic systems 

Hydraulic and pneumatic actuators.  

Unconventional realization of electric actuators.  

Mechatronics in transport systems (industrial, road, tracks).  

Examples of complex mechatronics systems: hybrid vehicles, magnetic levitation… 

The students will prepare a seminar on a topic of their choice and present it to their colleagues. 

The subject is taught in programs

Objectives and competences

Acquiring knowledge of a physical modelling and analysis of heterogeneous mechatronic subsystems. Integration of specific knowledge into examples of modern complex applications.

Teaching and learning methods

Lectures, seminars and laboratory exercises

Expected study results

Knowledge and understanding:

The student will get acquainted with basic theory of mechanic elements and systems, as well as conventional and unconventional actuators. He will also understand the interaction between different units inside a complex system.

Application: Connection between achieved theoretical knowledge from other subjects with new knowledge in the area of widespread electromechanical systems.

Reflection: The subject will offer balanced theoretical and practical knowledge. At the same time, the student will be presented similar areas from the engineering practice. Thus, the connection between theoretical background and engineering reality becomes clearer.

Transferable skills: Use of information technologies when searching for examples of mechatronic systems and their presentation to the colleagues. 

Basic sources and literature

  1. Onwubolu, Godfrey C.: Mechatronics : principles and applications, Oxford ; Burlington : Elsevier : Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005, ISBN – 0-7506-6379-0, COBISS.SI-ID – 8495899 

  2. The industrial electronics handbook. Intelligent systems, Boca Raton ; London ; New York : CRC, cop. 2011, ISBN – 978-1-4398-0283-0; 1-4398-0283-1, COBISS.SI-ID – 8267860  

  3. Ambrožič, Vanja ; Nedeljković, David: Uvod v programirljive krmilne sisteme, 2. izd., Ljubljana : Fakulteta za elektrotehniko, 2011, ISBN – 978-961-6371-91-9, COBISS.SI-ID – 255407360 

  4. Ambrožič, Vanja ; Zajec, Peter: Električni servo pogoni, Slovensko združenje elektroenergetikov CIGRÉ-CIRED, 2016, ISBN – 978-961-6265-27-0, COBISS.SI-ID – 283707392 

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