To introduce the student to more advanced Control Engineering and Automation concepts theoretically and practically and for work in real world engineering industrial applications.
Automation Simulation of Control Circuits for Automatic Machines or Processes. To introduce the student to Automation and Control Engineering concepts theoretically and through
participation in practicals.The evolution, present and future of Robotics will be studied. Evaluate Electro-Pneumatic and PLC controlled Electro-Pneumatic control circuit schematics
(similarly for Hydraulics).
- Historic and current European Robotics market:
Definition and evolution of industrial and agricultural robots. Market charasteristics (brands, ...) Lecture course.
- Robotics and automated systems:
General presentation of the various weeding and milking technologies. Main brands and their different technologies. Automated system analysis..
- Basic Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Schematics:
Hydraulic System Components. Basic Hydraulic and pneumatic, Hard-Wired Electro-Hydraulic and PLC control led. PLC control
- PLC Programming Troubleshooting:
Automated system Programming (SFC) Failure analysis. Protocol diagnosis. Appreciate and understand the steps involved in troubleshooting. Repairing methods in accordance with safety regulations.
Whorkshop (30 hours):
- PLC Programming Troubleshooting:
Automated system Programming (SFC) Failure analysis. Protocol diagnosis. Appreciate and understand the steps involved in troubleshooting. Repairing methods in accordance with safety regulations.
- Basic Electro-Pneumatic and Hydraulic Control Schematics:
Hydraulic System Components. Basic Hydraulic and pneumatic, Hard-Wired Electro-Hydraulic and PLC control led. PLC control.
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This module involves both development of competence in both theory and practical skills Practical work will be carried out in our specialized workshop. Lectures will be delivered using Prepared Handouts, White Board, Overheads, PowerPoint Presentations.
Final examination will be given to assess learning.
Students who do not possess a passing grade or the required attendance at the semesters end will be required to sit a computer based exam. In the event a student fails module due to not meeting 80% attendance at practical/workshop sessions outside of extenuating circumstances, then repeat attend is required at next available offering of the module.