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Lecturer(s)
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Pekař Libor, doc. Ing. Ph.D.
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Martínek Tomáš, Ing. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1. Introductory lecture - terminology, distribution of actuators, and actuators as power converters across physical systems. 2. DC electric motors, principle, division, and methods of their control. 3. Asynchronous AC electric motors. The principles and methods of their control. 4. Synchronous AC electrical motors. The principles and methods of their control. 5. Stepper electric motors. The principles and methods of their control 6. Linear and piezoelectric motors. Principles. 7. Control of electrical energy using power electronics. 8. Frequency converters and pulse width modulation (PWM) for controlling electrical machines. 9. Pneumatic motors. Principles and methods of control. 10. Hydraulic (hydrostatic) engines. Principles and methods of control. 11. Hydrodynamic converter and hydrodynamic clutch. 12. Mechanical transmissions. Planetary, cycloid, and harmonic gearbox. 13. End effectors. 14. Case studies with an example of the use of individual actuators.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing), E-learning
- Preparation for examination
- 20 hours per semester
- Term paper
- 12 hours per semester
- Participation in classes
- 20 hours per semester
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| prerequisite |
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| Knowledge |
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| Knowledge of the content of subjects Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control, Mechanics in Robotic Systems, Instrumentation and Technical Means of Automation is assumed. |
| Knowledge of the content of subjects Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control, Mechanics in Robotic Systems, Instrumentation and Technical Means of Automation is assumed. |
| learning outcomes |
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| Explain the procedure for designing a system control using an actuator. |
| Explain the procedure for designing a system control using an actuator. |
| Define the method of intervention of an actuator in a regulated system. |
| Define the method of intervention of an actuator in a regulated system. |
| List the types of actuators including their properties. |
| List the types of actuators including their properties. |
| Describe the physical principles of actuators. |
| Describe the physical principles of actuators. |
| Orient in the catalogue information of commercial actuators. |
| Orient in the catalogue information of commercial actuators. |
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| Design a method of system control using an actuator. |
| Design a method of system control using an actuator. |
| Characterize the criteria for selecting the type of actuator. |
| Characterize the criteria for selecting the type of actuator. |
| Calculate the equations of motion and power for appropriate sizing of the actuator. |
| Calculate the equations of motion and power for appropriate sizing of the actuator. |
| Select suitable actuators according to catalogue information. |
| Select suitable actuators according to catalogue information. |
| Critically evaluate the proposed solutions. |
| Critically evaluate the proposed solutions. |
| teaching methods |
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| E-learning |
| E-learning |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| Monologic (Exposition, lecture, briefing) |
| assessment methods |
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| Oral examination |
| Oral examination |
| Analysis of seminar paper |
| Analysis of seminar paper |
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Recommended literature
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De Silva, C.W. Control Senzor and Actuators. Prentice Hall, 1989.
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Úředníček,Z. Elektromechanické akční členy. Zlín, 2009. ISBN 978-80-7318-835-1.
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