L.104.12240 Sensors and Actuators

Course offering details

Instructors: Dr. Tobias Hemsel

Event type: Lecture

Org-unit: Maschinenbau

Displayed in timetable as: SuA

Hours per week: 2

Language of instruction: German

Min. | Max. participants: - | -

Requirements and recommendations:
Basic knowledge in mathematics and mechanical engeneering are required as they are obtained in the basic studies of mechanical engeneering.

The parallel participation at the exercise "Sensors and Actuators" is required.

Aim of the event:
Fundamental knowledge of the employment of sensor and actuator technology in mechatronic systems is obtained. An overview of the components is given as well as their integration into a superordinate overall-system is described.

Target group:
This course is adressed to students, who study mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, technical mathematics, engineer computer science, physics and computer science.

Contents:
1 Introduction

1.1 Fundamental of systems engineering

1.2 Actuators and Sensors as components of the mechatronics systems



2 Actuators

2.1 General introduction about electromechanical actuators

2.1.1 Classification according to the physical effect

2.1.2 Characterization of the inputs and outputs

2.1.3 Modeling

2.2 Piezoelectric actuators

2.2.1 Effect of Piezoelectric

2.2.2 Longitudinal actuators

2.2.3 Transversal and bending actuators

2.2.4 Modeling

2.2.5 Regulating of distance magnification

2.2.6 Electrical control

2.2.7 Piezoelectric vibrating motors

2.3 Moving-coil actuators

2.3.1 Electrodynamics effect

2.3.2 Designs

2.3.3 Modeling

2.4 Electric motors

2.4.1 Self-commutated motors

2.4.1.1 Direct current motor with mechanical commutator

2.4.1.2 Direct current motor with electrical commutator

2.4.1.3 Commutator-inverse-speed motor (Universal motor)

2.4.1.4 Switched reluctance motor

2.4.2 External-commutated motors

2.4.2.1 Asynchronous motor

2.4.2.2 Synchronous motor

2.4.3 Low-cost electrical small motors

2.5 Hydraulic and pneumatic actuators

2.6 Actuators based on form-memory alloys

2.7 Further electromechanical actuators



3 Sensors

3.1 Conversion of measuring signals

3.2 Measuring-rang, resolution, and measuring- accuracy

3.3 Sensors to measure the distance and angle

3.4 Velocity and angular-velocity Sensors

3.5 Acceleration and angular-acceleration sensors

3.6 Sensors to measure the pressure, force, and moment

3.7 Sensors to measure the temperature and current

3.8 Sensor-Systems and special sensors

3.8.1 Remote- surrounding sensors for vehicles

3.8.2 Photonic Mixer Device

3.8.3 Chemical Sensors



4 Practical examples

4.1 Sensors and actuators for bending light systems

4.2 Actuators for active suspension systems

Contact person:
Dipl.-Ing. Christoph Sondermann-Wölke (05251/60-6281)

Literature:
A list of literature and exercise material are handed out.

Supplementary events:
Multibody Dynamics
Project Seminar Mechatronics
Smart materials
Lighting - a general introduction

Appointments
Date From To Room Instructors
1 Mon, 17. Oct. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
2 Mon, 24. Oct. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
3 Mon, 7. Nov. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
4 Mon, 14. Nov. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
5 Mon, 21. Nov. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
6 Mon, 28. Nov. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
7 Mon, 5. Dec. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
8 Mon, 12. Dec. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
9 Mon, 19. Dec. 2011 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
10 Mon, 9. Jan. 2012 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
11 Mon, 16. Jan. 2012 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
12 Mon, 23. Jan. 2012 08:00 10:00 F 1 110 Dr. Tobias Hemsel
13 Mon, 30. Jan. 2012 08:00 10:00 Termin entfällt Dr. Tobias Hemsel
Contained in modules
Module
M.104.2205 Mechatronik (Bachelor) (WS 2008/09)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (WS 2009/10)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (WS 2009/10)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (SS 2010)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (WS 2010/11)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (SS 2011)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (SS 2011)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2205 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2206 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2206 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2206 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2306 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2306 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2306 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
M.104.2605 Mechatronics (WS 2009/10)
M.104.2605 Mechatronics (WS 2010/11)
M.104.2605 Mechatronics (WS 2011/12)
Course specific exams
Description Date Instructors Mandatory
1. Mündliche Prüfung Time tbd Yes
2. Mündliche Prüfung Time tbd Yes
3. Mündliche Prüfung (2) Time tbd Yes
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Instructors
Dr. Tobias Hemsel