The purpose of the course Mechatronics I is to introduce students to the basic principles of automatic control systems and the modeling of dynamic systems, providing the theoretical tools and practical methods for the design of innovative products and systems.
The course covers the fundamental concepts of mechatronics, with an emphasis on system analysis, their mathematical description, and control techniques. It systematically examines issues such as modeling, stability, and system optimization, while special attention is given to understanding dynamic behavior and design methods.
Through a theoretical and practical approach, students develop the ability to analyze and synthesize control systems, as well as the capacity to collaborate in interdisciplinary environments. Knowledge of these principles is a fundamental prerequisite for the development of advanced mechatronic applications and innovative products and systems.
The course content includes:
- Introduction to systems and automatic control, preparing the theoretical background for the subsequent units.
- Examination of the basic concepts of the Laplace Transform, which are essential for the description and analysis of dynamic systems.
- A significant part of the course is dedicated to creating mathematical models of dynamic systems, which are used to represent and study system behavior. These include forms such as Differential Equations, Transfer Functions, and State-Space representation.
- Analysis of system composition from subsystems, emphasizing the structure and interactions of the individual subsysyems of a system, both in open and closed-loop configurations.
- Presentation of the characteristic quantities of automatic control systems, through which their behavior in the time domain is characterized and analyzed. Particular emphasis is placed on the stability of control systems.
- Teaching of the Root Locus method, which allows for the analysis and design of automatic control systems.
- Design of automatic control systems in the time domain using controllers (P, PI, PID), providing students with the basic tools for optimizing their operation.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
- Identify and analyze the basic components of mechatronic systems, including mechanical systems, electronic control systems, and software algorithms that constitute an integrated system.
- Develop and apply mathematical models to describe the dynamic behavior of mechatronic systems, using both analytical and numerical simulation methods.
- Design and implement automatic control systems for mechatronic applications, considering both theoretical principles and practical implementation constraints.
- Evaluate system performance through modern analysis methods, with particular emphasis on parameters such as stability, response speed, and control accuracy.
- Optimize existing control systems through the application of advanced algorithms and parameter tuning techniques.
- Communicate effectively in interdisciplinary team environments, combining knowledge from mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer science to develop integrated solutions.
- Apply critical thinking and creative approaches to address design and optimization problems in real-world mechatronic applications.
- Develop innovative technical solutions for modern automation problems, applying the principles of mechatronics to practical examples from industry and everyday life.
Through these learning outcomes, students will acquire a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles of mechatronics, as well as the necessary practical skills for the design, analysis, and optimization of modern automatic control systems.
Basic Textbooks:
1) Dorf Richard C., Bishop Robert H., Σύγχρονα συστήματα αυτόματου ελέγχου - ISBN: 9789604189892 - Eudoxus: 112693275
2) Farid Golnaraghi, Benjamin C. Kuo, Συστήματα Αυτομάτου Ελέγχου - ISBN: 9789606451911 - Eudoxus: 102070437
3) Κρικέλης Νικόλαος, Εισαγωγή στον Αυτόματο Έλεγχο - ISBN: 9789602660041 - Eudoxus: 41959122
Additional References:
1) Ogata K., Συστήματα Αυτομάτου Ελέγχου - ISBN: 9789603307341 - Eudoxus: 12346979
2) Norman S. Nise, Συστήματα Αυτομάτου Ελέγχου - ISBN: 9789603307730 - Eudoxus: 59380555
3) Νικόλαος Κρικέλης, Μοντελοποίηση Και Βέλτιστος Έλεγχος Συστημάτων - ISBN: 9789603304401 - Eudoxus: 4509