Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, design, carry out and operate solutions (machines, equipment, processes, systems and units) to provide a solution to a complex problem by integrating needs, constraints, context and technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental issues.
• Optimally design and calculate the dimensions of machinery, equipment, processes, systems or units, based on state of the art, a study or model, addressing the problem raised; evaluate them in light of various parameters of the specifications.
• Implement a chosen solution in the form of a drawing, a schema, a diagram or a plan that complies with standards, a model, a prototype, software and/or digital model
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out mechanical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques specific to mechanical engineering.
• Study a machine, equipment, system, method or device by critically selecting theories and methodological approaches, and taking into account multidisciplinary aspects.
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of mechanical engineering.

Learning Outcomes of UE

review the working principles of the main types of electrical actuators used in mechatronics and their drives, with a special attention to the continuous current motors, the stepper motors and the brushless permanent magnet motors;
select appropriate actuators according to the application specifications, with a view to an efficient control;
design some commonly used control strategies, ranging from simple ones (on-off and PID) to more advanced ones (RST controller with reference models, optimal and predictive controllers);

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

electric actuators (direct current motors, stepper motors, brushless permanent magnet motors); fundamental laws, choices and characteristics; dynamic modeling; classical regulators (on-off and PID); RST control; optimal and predictive control; exercises and practical work.

Prior Experience

electricity, transfer functions, basic control

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Production (written work, report, essay, collection, product, etc.) - To be submitted online
• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

An oral exam for each Learning Activities (AA  - Electrical Actuators and RST, Optimal and Predictive Control)
Laboratory reports
A global score is given

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE assessment

36% for the oral exam relative to Electrical Actuator
54% for the oral exam relative to RST, Optimal and Predictive Control
10% for the practical sessions

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

Not applicable

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q1 UE resit assessment

Not applicable

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Oral examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

An oral exam for each Learning Activities (AA  - Electrical Actuators and RST, Optimal and Predictive Control)
Laboratory reports
A global note is given

Method of calculating the overall mark for the Q3 UE assessment

36% for the oral exam relative to Electrical Actuator
54% for the oral exam relative to RST, Optimal and Predictive Control
10% for the practical sessions