Course Catalogue.

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Develop mathematical models for mechanical and electrical systems using dynamic equations.
• Analyze and evaluate system performance through transfer functions and stability criteria.
• Design and implement closed-loop control systems with precise tuning.
• Optimize PID controller parameters for various engineering applications.
• Apply advanced control concepts to real-world scenarios, including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal systems.

Description
Mechatronics is a multidisciplinary field that combines mechanical, electrical, and control engineering to create innovative solutions. This course introduces mathematical modelling, Laplace transforms, and transfer functions to describe the behaviour of dynamic systems. Participants will explore the fundamentals of first and second-order systems, focusing on their time and frequency responses. Stability criteria and key automation principles, such as open-loop and closed-loop systems, provide a strong foundation for understanding system control.

Control system design is a central focus of this course, emphasizing the role of sensors, actuators, and PID controllers in achieving automation goals. Participants will learn how to interpret and simplify block diagrams, tune control parameters, and analyze system frequency responses. Real-world examples from mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal applications illustrate the practical use of these concepts.

By the end of the course, you will gain practical insights into the design and tuning of control systems across various applications. Whether analyzing dynamic responses or implementing robust automation strategies, you will be equipped to solve complex engineering challenges efficiently and effectively.

Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their control system design and automation expertise. Engineers, technicians, and professionals working in mechanical, electrical, and control systems will benefit greatly. It is also suited for those in automation, robotics, and related fields seeking to broaden their skills.

Additionally, this course is valuable for graduate students and researchers involved in mechatronics, automation, and dynamic system modelling. Managers overseeing engineering teams in these areas may also find this course insightful for understanding the technical aspects of their projects.

Course Syllabus

Day 1

• Introduction to mechatronics.
• Mathematical modelling, Laplace transform, and transfer function:
• Differential equations.
• Transfer function.
• First- and second-order systems:
• Modelling first- and second-order systems.
• Response of first- and second-order systems to unit impulse, unit step, and unit ramp inputs.
• Stability criteria for a system.

Day 2

• Closed-loop control.
• Sensors and actuators.
• Block diagrams:
• Simplification of block diagrams for closed-loop control systems.
• PID controller (Proportional, Integral, Derivative):
• PID equation.
• Functioning of a PID.
• Impact of PID parameters on system control.
• Frequency analysis:
• Components of frequency analysis.
• Bode diagrams for first- and second-order systems.
• Design and tuning of control systems.
• Application examples: mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and thermal.

Question Period:

• Conclusions and end of the course.