ES2G2-15 Electromechanical System Design and Control
Introductory description
This module provides students with the skills necessary for system design, analysis, tuning, and control, fulfilling the essential knowledge requirements in electromechanical engineering applications.
Module aims
This module aims to equip students with an understanding of the fundamental principles of system design and control. It will enhance students' comprehension of control techniques through in-depth exploration of system modelling, analysis, tuning, and PID control. Real-world examples, including electromechanical systems, will be utilised to demonstrate the entire process of control system development. Additionally, this module will also introduce the principles of systems engineering to students, guiding students to expand their thinking about design to include the whole lifecycle.
Outline syllabus
This is an indicative module outline only to give an indication of the sort of topics that may be covered. Actual sessions held may differ.
- Control fundamentals.
- System modelling for complex mechanical systems and electromechanical systems.
- Open-loop and closed-loop transfer functions.
- System analysis and tuning in the time domain.
- PID control.
- Root locus techniques.
- System engineering fundamentals.
- System vee.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the module, students should be able to:
- Develop mathematical modes of physical systems using appropriate physical laws and expressing the models with ordinary differential equations, utilise engineering analysis to demonstrate commonality in behaiour.
- Apply control fundamentals, including general concepts, definitions, specifications and objectives in system control; utilise block diagrams to represent systems.
- Design PID controllers and analyse system behaviour including stability analysis.
- Utilise computational methods in MATLAB/SIMULINK to apply concepts and techniques to analyse the behaviour of open loop physical systems, design feedback control systems (PID), analyse their behaviour, and assess their stability.
- Explain the overall concepts, processes and needs for a system approach to engineering in various industries and applications.
Interdisciplinary
Systems Engineering is interdisciplinary
Subject specific skills
Follow a methodical approach to engineering problem solving.
Model real-world mechanical systems efficiently.
Use appropriate equipment to develop and execute test plans to support electro-mechanical product validation and approval.
Comply with statutory and organisational safety requirements.
Transferable skills
Prioritise quality. Follow rules, procedures and principles in ensuring work completed is fit for purpose, and pay attention to detail / error checks throughout activities.
Exercise responsibilities in an ethical manner, with openness, fairness and honesty.
Commit to professional standards (or codes of conduct) of their employer and the wider industry.
Study time
| Type | Required |
|---|---|
| Lectures | 15 sessions of 1 hour (10%) |
| Seminars | 3 sessions of 2 hours (4%) |
| Supervised practical classes | 4 sessions of 2 hours (5%) |
| Work-based learning | 50 sessions of 1 hour (33%) |
| Online learning (independent) | 6 sessions of 1 hour (4%) |
| Private study | 65 hours (43%) |
| Total | 150 hours |
Private study description
65 hours guided independent learning (including VLE use).
Costs
No further costs have been identified for this module.
You must pass all assessment components to pass the module.
Assessment group D2
| Weighting | Study time | |
|---|---|---|
| Systems coursework | 40% | |
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Systems coursework - maximum 2,000 words. |
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| Examination | 60% | |
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Feedback on assessment
coursework individual and cohort feedback, exam - cohort feedback
Courses
This module is Core for:
- Year 3 of DESA-H360 Undergraduate Electromechanical Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)