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An introduction to the basic principles of circuit theories, RL and RC circuits, transduction principles, mechanical measurements, instrumentation techniques, operational amplifiers, data acquisition, Programmable Logic Control, power electronics and electric machines and control.
Almost all mechanical systems incorporate electrical, electronic, and computational elements in the form of sensors, data acquisition units, signal conditioning and processing, control systems, motors etc. To use these elements effectively, Mechanical Engineers must have an understanding of how they work, their performance characteristics, and limitations. This course covers the fundamental electrical and electronic theories necessary to understand what is going on inside these elements, as well as practical aspects such as how to use sensors and actuators in engineering applications. The course complements Controls and Vibrations (ENME303) and serves as a foundation for subsequent elective courses in Instrumentation and Sensors (ENME423), Robotics (ENMT482), and Linear Systems Control (ENME403), as well as Final Year Research Projects requiring sensors, instrumentation, data acquisition, and processing.This course includes 5 laboratory sessions during term 4. The labs are conducted using Arduino micro-controllers with a variety of common sensors and actuators, giving students practical experience with industry standard equipment.
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:-Explain the fundamental concepts of electrical circuits-Design and analyse simple electronic circuits-Describe the principles, performance characteristics and limitations of electric motors-Apply basic instrumentation techniques, data acquisition, and signal processing to make a physical measurement-Use an embedded system to control an actuator based on sensor measurements
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attributes specified below:
Critically competent in a core academic discipline of their award
Students know and can critically evaluate and, where applicable, apply this knowledge to topics/issues within their majoring subject.
60 points at 200-level in mechanical engineering
ENMT201
Chris Pretty
Andrew Lapthorn
The minimum passing mark for this course is 50%. In addition, to pass the course, you must also get a minimum of 50% across the test and exam.
Rizzoni, Giorgio , Kearns, James; Principles and applications of electrical engineering ; Sixth edition;
Rizzoni, Giorgio. , Hartley, T. T; Principles and applications of electrical engineering ; 5th ed; McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2007.
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Domestic fee $956.00
International fee $5,250.00
* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.
For further information see Mechanical Engineering .