Code: | EM0048 | Acronym: | SERVO |
Keywords | |
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Classification | Keyword |
OFICIAL | Automation |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Automation, Instrumentation and Control Section |
Course/CS Responsible: | Master in Mechanical Engineering |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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MIEM | 27 | Syllabus since 2006/2007 | 5 | - | 6 | 45,5 | 162 |
This course aims to give an overview on technologies related with servomechanism systems, namely electro-hydraulic and electromechanical systems.
Proportional hydraulics and servo-hydraulics.
Component modelling and electro-hydraulic and electric system servomechanism systems.
Conception of servomechanism systems.
Following approval on this course the student should be able to:
- identify the main technological components in eletro-hydraulic and eletromechanical systems
-analyse and determine the functional characteristics of eletro-hydraulic and eletromechanical systems
-design solutions of eletro-hydraulic and eletromechanical systems to follow a functional specification
Approval on the following courses:
- Eletrical Systems
- Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
- Automation and Industrial Safety
- Control Systems
- Measurement Systems
Revision of concepts related with control systems: terminology, basics, static and dynamic characteristics;
Proportional hydraulics: elements of hydraulic control systems, means of electronic control. Characteristics of the elements of proportional hydraulic control systems;
Conception and dimensioning of systems;
Servo-hydraulics: elements of servo-hydraulic systems. Servo-valves;
Numerical modelling of hydraulic systems; calculation and modelling of systems;
Electric servomechanisms: AC/DC servo engines; Technology, characteristics and applications; step-by-step engines
Techniques of control of linear systems
This course has both technological and scientific component with weight of 50% and 50%, respectively
Theoretical classes will be based on course theoretical themes.
Practical classes will be divided into laboratory classes and analysis classes regarding modelling and numerical calculation.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Exame | 90,00 |
Trabalho escrito | 10,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Estudo autónomo | 36,00 |
Frequência das aulas | 49,00 |
Total: | 85,00 |
Students must attend to a minimum number of classes according to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP
A written exam (2 hours)
Not applicable
A written exam
A written exam