MEC4453

Automation with fluid power

(ENG)

J S Stecki

4 points + 22 lectures and 12 tutorial/laboratory hours + Second semester + Clayton

Synopsis: Automation, its technology and its social effects. Hydraulic control systems. Electrohydraulic systems. Powered drives for industrial robots and similar automation machines (electro-pneumatic, electro-hydraulic and electro-mechanical servo drives). Design and dynamic performance of hydraulic control systems, including power flow modelling and digital simulation. Synthesis of logic systems. Intelligent control of fluid power automation systems.

Assessment: Examinations (3 hours): 60% + Other assessment: 40%