Base Knowledge
NA
Teaching Methodologies
The following teaching methodologies are used in this curricular unit:
1 – Expository method: a telling method were facts, concepts, principles and generalizations are defined andpresented by the teacher and discussed with the class, followed by demonstrative examples;
2 – Experimental method: an active method were the student develops the knowledge through the use of problemsolving and project development approaches, in group dynamics and individual reflective work. Regarding the evaluation the following methods are used:
Learning Results
The main objective of this UC is to provide students with a set of basic knowledge in the field of Industrial
Automation and its Instrumentation, namely to present and develop a set of concepts and knowledge in the area of sensors and actuators (pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical) as well as the components necessary for their use. It is intended that students acquire the ability to dialogue with specialists in the area in question and be able to make choices, technically and scientifically based, among the various solutions.
At the end of this course, the student should be able to:
- Identify sensors and actuation and command elements, present in automation systems;
- Describe operation and applicability of the various equipment used in automation systems;
- Analyze, specify and design solutions using pneumatic, hydraulic and electromechanical technologies;
- Design control solutions based on pneumatic and electromechanical cabled logic.
Program
– Industrial Automation Systems: examples, definitions, concepts
– Metrological vocabulary
– Industrial sensors and measurement equipment
– Drive technologies
– Elements of electromechanical systems: industrial electric motors, cutting and protection equipment, symbology,command and power circuits
– Elements of pneumatic systems: production and distribution of compressed air, pneumatic actuators,hydropneumatic units, valves, symbology, control and power circuits
– Introduction to the elements of oil-hydraulic systems
– Comparison and discussion of the fields of application of the different drive technologies
– Industrial monitoring systems – SCADA
– Security and personal protection systems
Grading Methods
- - one written exam (25%); - 25.0%
- - individual assignments (75%) - 75.0%
- - one written exam (75%); - 75.0%
- - one individual assignment (25%) - 25.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Pires, J. Norberto; Automação industrial. ISBN: 972-8480-05-9.