Courses
Industrial Control Systems
Arithmetic and logic operations, usage of local and global memory locations, flags, comparators, subroutines, loops, labels, analogue module and real Time monitoring, introduction to OPC Servers, DCS and SCADA modules.
Signal Processing & Logic Design
This course introduces mainly the signals in time and frequency domains and its usage for mechatronics field. In addition, the logic gates and Boolean algebra are also covered. The students should be able to understand the combinatorial logic circuits and bistable multivibrator circuits.
Computer Control of Manufacturing Processes
The student will be introduced to the field of manufacturing as a control's application area with an emphasis on machining systems. The student will be exposed to the issues in manufacturing systems and learn how to model, control, and simulate machining systems. Topics include machine structures, servomechanisms, CNC programming, Interpolation, coordinated control, process modeling and control
Computer Programming in Mechatronics Application
The course is focused on the development of algorithms that include electromechanical. While the objectives of the course are similar to those of a traditional programming course (flowcharting, algorithm development, loops, logical structures, and data arrays), the course presents these topics using C, C++, and MatLab programming languages and tools
Industrial Data Networks
Networks Hierarchy And Switching – Open System Interconnection Model Of ISO – Data Link Control Protocol – Media Access Protocol – Command / Response – Token Passing – TCP/IP; Bridges – Routers – Gateways – Standard ETHERNET; RS 232, RS 485 Configuration Actuator Sensor (AS) – Interface; Fieldbus – Introduction – General Fieldbus Architecture – Basic Requirements Of Fieldbus Standard – Fieldbus
Automatic Control Systems
The first course in control systems introduces: Introduction to feedback control systems, Block Diagram Representation , Signal Flow Graph, Analyzing the performance of control systems either in open or closed loops, transient-response analysis and steady state error analysis, basic control actions (PID), tuning methods of PID controller, Steady State Error analysis, stability analysis through the
Pneumatics and Hydraulics Control Systems
Hydraulics: Basics of fluid power transmission, operating principals of hydraulic systems, advantages and limitations, hydraulic systems elements structure and design considerations (pumps, hydraulic motors, cylinders, directional valves, control valves, auxiliaries, servo elements). Hydraulic system circuit design, power circuits, control and logic circuits, standard circuits, power packs and
Digital Control Systems
introduction, Sampled data systems, Z-transform and its properties, Inverse of Z-transform, closed loop performance and stability, Digital PID control design, Pole placement digital control, Independent regulation and tracking pole placement control; Case Study.
Embedded Systems and Computer Interface
Architectural Features of Micro Controllers; The Instruction Set: Instruction format, addressing modes; Interfacing of memory devices; Memory Mapping; Data transfer techniques and I/O ports; Timers; Counters; Programmable Interrupt and DMA controllers; I2C Interface; General Purpose Input Output (GPIO); Interfacing of keyboard and display devices; Interfacing of sensors, transducers, actuators, A
Robotics
This is an introductory course in robotics for senior undergraduate and junior graduate students who have had little to no other introductory courses on the topic. The course focuses on topics in robotics that relate to modeling, dynamics, and control of robotic manipulators. mathematical preliminaries include matrix and vector analysis, basic kinematics and kinetics, and classical (frequency
Combustion
introduction to the topic, Combustion Modes and Flame Types, combustion and thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, Coupling Chemical and Thermal Analyses of Reacting Systems. conservation Equations for reacting Flows. Laminar premixed flames. applications including the combustion process in spark and compression internal combustion engines.
Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning
The aim of the course is to give an introduction to refrigeration and air-conditioning systems. Topics include, Fundamentals, Refrigeration cycles, refrigerants compressors, condensers, evaporators, expansion valves, Air – water vapor mixtures, Air treatment cycles, Air-conditioning lead estimation, air movement, Dehumidifiers and Air drying heat pumps and heat recovery.
Turbomachinery I
The course aim is to give an introduction to turbomachinery and focuses on hydraulic machines. Topics include, Dimensionless analysis, Hydraulic pumps, Hydraulic turbines, Cavitation, Steam Turbines.
Internal combustion Engines
Starting with an overview of the topic, then description of internal combustion engines is introduced. The air-standard cycles namely the Otto, Diesel and the dual cycles are quickly reviewed followed by a step toward a better modelling for the cycles considering the fuel-air cycles. Then the actual cycles are considered. The heat transfer inside the engine and the cooling system are studied
Powerplant Technology
Steam and Gas turbine powerplants. Combined-cycle powerplants. Co-generation. Environmental impacts of powerplants. Circulating water systems. Energy storage. introduction to Nuclear powerplants.