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MREN 318 Sensors and Electric Actuators Units: 4.50
This course introduces the basic technologies, structures and operation principles of sensors and electric actuators used in mechatronic systems. The topics include methods for signal collection, conditioning and analysis; physical principles for the measurement of motion, force, torque, pressure, flow and temperature using analog and digital transducers; actuating principles and steady-state characteristics of dc, induction, synchronous, and special motors. Various components will be experimentally tested and analyzed.
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1, Tut: 0.5)
(Lec: 3, Lab: 1, Tut: 0.5)
Offering Term: F
CEAB Units:
Mathematics 0
Natural Sciences 14
Complementary Studies 0
Engineering Science 26
Engineering Design 14
Offering Faculty: Smith Engineering
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the basic transduction mechanisms in different types of sensors, and the evolution of emerging sensor and actuator technologies.
- Explain the concepts behind converting electrical power into a mechanical output (actuators), and describe different types of motors.
- Explain the operation of commonly used sensors and actuators, recognizing their limitations.
- Test and calibrate different sensors and actuators, and be able to read and understand their datasheets.
- Analyze and identify the most appropriate sensors and actuators for an application in a mechatronic system.
- Work collaboratively on team tasks to design, build and test an integrated system involving sensors and actuators, and demonstrate system operation.
- Investigate, describe, and demonstrate appropriate safety considerations required in the build and testing of an integrated system involving systems and actuators.