Industrial Automation

Code:

EIG0014

Acronym:

AI

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Automation

Instance: 2015/2016 - 1S

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

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIEIG	109	Syllabus since 2006/2007	2	-	6	56	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The aim of this course is to provide the future graduates with a set of basic and structuring concepts on Industrial Automation.  The unit will  present and develop a set of concepts and knowledge in the field of sensors and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical) as well as the components for their implementation. It is thus intended that students acquire the ability to dialogue with experts and are able to make choices, technically and scientifically based, among various solutions that a particular problem may require.

Learning outcomes and competences

By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify sensors and actuators and control equipment used in automation systems;
• Describe the operating principles and applicability  of actuators and control equipment in automation systems;
• Analyse, specify and sizing different drive solutions using pneumatic drives, hydraulic and electromechanical components;
• Design control solutions based on wired logic with pneumatic and electromechanical components;
• Design solutions based on programmable logic control (Programmable Logic Controllers).

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

The student should have basic knowledge of logic, electrical circuits and programming skills.

Program

Industrial Automation Systems: examples, definitions and concepts;
Metrologycal vocabulary;
Industrial sensors and measuring equipment;
Driving technologies.
Elements of electromechanical systems: industrial electric motors, switches and protection, symbols, control and power circuits.
Elements of pneumatic systems: production and distribution of compressed air, pneumatic actuators, hydropneumatic units, valves, symbology, control circuits and power.
Introduction to the elements of oil-hydraulic systems.
Comparison and discussion of the application fields of different drive technologies.
Industrial monitoring systems - SCADA
Environmental monitoring;
Security systems and personal protection;
Identification systems and access control;

Mandatory literature

Joaquim Gabriel, Fatima Chouzal, Paulo Abreu, Manuel Quintas, Gomes Almeida, Francisco Vasques; Slides das Aulas Teóricas e Guiões das Aulas Práticas

Complementary Bibliography

Pires, J. Norberto; Automação industrial. ISBN: 972-8480-05-9

Teaching methods and learning activities

The Course has theoretical classes and theoretical-practical classes in the laboratory. The lectures are exposure of program materials, supported by audio-visual means and must be seized by students through additional study activities and conceptualization. The practical lessons taught in Laboratory Automation industries, comprise two complementary types of classes:
- Solving typical problems of automation and presentation and description of equipment into different technologies allowing its observation and manipulation on the part of students;
- Realization of experimental practical work associated with sensoes and pneumatic, electrical drives.
In addition to these activities, and outside school hours, students must carry out research work and report on the latest technologies (virtual reality, augmented reality, etc.).

Software

Pneusim (software de desenho e simulação de circuitos pneumáticos e elétricos)
Lookout, SCADA da National Intruments
Indusoft, Schneider Electric
LabVIEW, National Instruments

keywords

Technological sciences > Engineering > Mechanical engineering > Electromechanical engineering
Technological sciences > Engineering > Control engineering > Automation

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	75,00
Trabalho escrito	15,00
Trabalho laboratorial	10,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	80,00
Frequência das aulas	52,00
Trabalho de investigação	30,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

To be admitted to exams, students have to be enrolled in the course and
not exceed the absence limit allowed in the General Evaluation Rules of FEUP.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification will be based on the classifications obtained in the written exam (PE) and in a written report (REL).
The individual written exam (closed book) take place in January.
The written report is done in group work and must be submitted by the midle of the semestre.
The participation in the lab work will be grade as TL

The final grade is obtained by: 0,75 x (PE) + 0,15 x (REL) + 0,1 x (TL) 

Examinations or Special Assignments

Not applicable.

Internship work/project

Not applicable.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

The students with special status may choose to attend the course as ordinary students, submitting themselves to a similar evaluation.
In alternative, the student must be submitted to one written exam that represents 75% of the final classification and a oral exam that represents the other 25 % of the final classification.
However, to get access to the oral exam, the student must have a result equal or superior to 7 marks (in 20) on the written exam.

Classification improvement

The students may improve their final classification in two ways:
Process I: repeat one (and only one) of the written exams. The final classification is obtained in accordance with the rules defined above in "Final Grade”.
Process II: global assessment comprising: - One written exam that will represent 50% of the final classification; - One oral exam that will represent the other 50% of the final classification. However, to get access to the oral exam, the student must have a result equal or superior to 7 marks (in 20) on the written exam.