Actuation Systems Applied to Mechatronics

Industry-Specific
Digital Skills

Science and Technology

Duration

40 hours

PRESENTATION

The Course Actuation Systems Applied to Mechatronics It's your gateway to a rapidly growing field, where innovation and technology come together to transform the industry. With the steady increase in automation and the demand for efficient systems, skills in Mechatronics degrees are highly valued. This course offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of actuation systems, from the pneumatic and hydraulic up to the electric and advanced. You'll learn to master everything from valves and motors to smart actuators, integrating sensors and control to optimize processes. By the end of the course, you'll be equipped to handle technological challenges with creative and effective solutions. With a up-to-date theoretical approach, this online course lets you study at your own pace, from anywhere, preparing you for a a promising future in the industry.

Objectives

  • Understanding the Basic Principles of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.

  • Identify and describe the functions of valves and actuators in different systems.

  • Analyze the operation of mechanical systems and their key components.

  • Explain the use of electrical systems in mechatronics and its applications.

  • Integrating Sensors into Control Systems to improve efficiency.

  • Evaluate the emerging technologies in advanced control systems.

  • Simulating and Modeling Actuation Systems to optimize its performance.

Syllabus

TEACHING UNIT 1. PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATION SYSTEMS I Introduction to Actuation Systems Pneumatic and Hydraulic Systems Compressed Air Treatment Energy Sources TEACHING UNIT 2. PNEUMATIC AND HYDRAULIC ACTUATION SYSTEMS II Valves: Fundamental Concepts Cylinders Servo Valves and Proportional Control Valves Valves for Process Control Rotary Actuators TEACHING UNIT 3. MECHANICAL ACTUATION SYSTEMS Mechanical systems Types of motion Kinematics Cam mechanisms Gears Ratchet mechanisms Belt and chain drives Bearings LEARNING UNIT 4. ELECTRICAL ACTUATION SYSTEMS Electrical systems Mechanical switches Solid-state switches Solenoids DC motors AC motors Stepper motors TEACHING UNIT 5. CONTROL SYSTEMS AND SENSORS Introduction to control systems Types of sensors Integration of sensors into actuator systems Calibration and maintenance of sensors Case studies of control systems TEACHING UNIT 6. ADVANCED ACTUATOR SYSTEMS Smart Actuators Actuation Systems Based on Smart Materials Piezoelectric and Magnetostrictive Actuators Emerging Technologies in Actuation Systems Simulation and Modeling of Advanced Actuation Systems
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