Servomechanisms

Code:

EM0048

Acronym:

SERVO

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Automation

Instance: 2011/2012 - 1S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Automation, Instrumentation and Control Section
Course/CS Responsible:	Master in Mechanical Engineering

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEM	28	Syllabus since 2006/2007	5	-	6	56	160

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

This course aims to give an overview on technologies related with servomechanism systems, namely electro-hydraulic and electric systems.
Proportional hydraulics and servo-hydraulics
Component modelling and electro-hydraulic and electric system servomechanism systems
Conception of servomechanism systems

Program

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

Teaching methods and learning activities

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.

Evaluation Type

Evaluation with final exam

Eligibility for exams

Students must attend to a minimum number of classes according to General Evaluation Rules of FEUP

Calculation formula of final grade

A written exam (2 hours)

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

A written exam

Classification improvement

A written exam