Unit I Introduction to Mechatronics Basics of Mechatronics Systems : Definition of Mechatronics, Key elements of Mechatronics Systems, Levels of mechatronics systems, Measurement Characteristics, Examples of Mechatronics systems in daily life as, Washing Machines, Digital Cameras, CD Players, camcorders, Mechatronics design process, phases of mechatronics design process, integrated design approach. Mechanical Components and Servo mechanism : Mechanical System and Motion, Mass Inertia and Dashpot, Gears, types of Gears, Servomechanism (Concepts and Theory, Problems). Case study Mechatronics Design of Coin Counter/Coin Separator Unit II Overview of Sensors, Transducers and their Characteristics Specifications Specifications related to selection criterion for force, pressure, temperature and motion (Rotary and Linear). Classification and selection of transducers: Force : Load Cell, Cantilever Beam (Design aspect example) Pressure : Strain Gauge, Piezoelectric Motion : Rotary and Linear motions, Proximity sensors Inductive, Capacitive and Magnetic, sources detectors in optical proximity sensors. Comparison of Various proximity sensors Temperature : Optical Fibre and its use in temperature measurement, Fibre Optic Temperature sensors, Ultrasonic Transducers for applications as position, level, flow measurement. Gas sensors, Wind sensors : Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Magnetometer (As used in smart phones) Smart Sensors : Concept, Radiation Sensors - Smart Sensors - Film sensor, IR- temperature sensors Introduction to MEMS & Nano Sensors . Rotary Optical Encoder Unit III Hydraulic Systems Introduction to Hydraulic Actuators. Fluid Power systems: Concept of Actuators, Classification of Actuators: Pneumatic, Hydraulic and Electrical Actuators, Fluid Power systems Hydraulic Systems : Physical Components of a Hydraulic systems, Hydraulic Pumps (e.g. Gear Pumps, Vane Pumps, Piston Pumps and Axial Piston Pumps) , Filters and Pressure Regulation, Relief Valve, Accumulator. Unit IV Pneumatic Systems Introduction to Pneumatic Actuators Physical Components of a Pneumatic Systems, Pneumatic Cylinders, Pneumatic Actuators (e.g. Spring Actuator and Spring Actuator with positioner), Air compressor, Air Receiver, Air Dryer Air Service Treatment: Air Filter, air regulator and Gauge, Air Lubricator and Pressure regulation Intake and Air Filter. Case study of Robotic Pick and Place robot Unit V Electrical Actuators, Electron-Mechanical Actuators Electrical-Actuation system : Selection criteria and specifications of stepper motors, solenoid valves, relays (Solid State relays and Electromechanical relays). Selection Criterion of control valve, Single acting and Double acting Cylinders. Electro-Pneumatic: Pneumatic Motors, Valves: Electro Hydraulic: 3/2 Valves, 4/2 Valves, 5/3 Valves Cables: Power cable and Signal cables Unit VI Mechatronics Systems in Automobile Boat Autopilot, High Speed tilting trains, Automatic car parking systems, Engine Management, systems, Antilock Brake systems (ABS), CNC Machines (Only Black Diagram and explanation)
