The American University in Cairo

School of Sciences and Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Department

Integrated Design of Electromechanical

Systems

MENG 4779
Spring Semester, 2016
Maki K. Habib
maki@ieee.org
AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

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Instructor:
Prof Maki K.
Prof.
K Habib (Ph.
(Ph D
D. E
Eng.))
Office:
Telephone:
Email:

SSE 2022
02-2615-3083
maki@aucegypt edu
maki@aucegypt.edu

Teaching Assistant (TA):

Eng.
g Khaled Abou El-soud

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Integrated Design of Electromechanical Systems

(MENG 4779)
Prerequisite:
MENG 3705

Credit:
3 Credits

Lectures:

2*50
2
50

min/week

SSE CP35

Laboratory: 1*180
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Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

min/week

Course (catalog) description:

This course offered in Spring semester,
semester and it will cover,
cover

Mechatronics design and development process,

Di it l systems,
Digital
t
Microcontrollers in Mechatronics,
Pneumatic and Electro-pneumatic control
Programmable logic controllers (PLC),
PLC and interfacing techniques,
Ladder logic
g programming,
p g
g, servo motors: motion,, braking
g and
speed control,
Transducers and instrumentation,
Vision sensing principles,
Power supplies,
Design, control and application of electromechanical systems,
Integrated Mechatronics design project.
project

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Course Timetable

8:30

9:30

10:30 11:30 12:30 13:30 14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30

SUN
MON

Lecture 4779
SSE CP35

Laboratory MENG 4779

SSE 1028

Lecture 4779
SSE CP35

Laboratory
y MENG 4779
SSE 1028

TUE
WED
THU

1. Problems will be solved during the class considered. Extra classes will be
considered and as necessary for tutorials, problem solving and project, and
2. Consultation times will be arranged at the beginning of the semester.

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

My Overall Timetable

8:30

9:30

10:30 11:30 12:30 13:300 14:30 15:30 16:30 17:30

SUN
MON

Lecture 4779
SSE CP35

Lecture 4756
CP16

Office Hours

Lecture 3705
SSE CP28

Laboratory MENG 4779

SSE 1028

Lecture 4779
SSE CP35

Lecture 4756
CP16

Office Hours

Lecture 3705
SSE CP28

Laboratory
y MENG 4779
SSE 1028

TUE
WED
THU

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Textbook
There is
Th
i no specific
ifi textbook
t tb k for
f this
thi course.
The course will depend on the lecture notes that will be
distributed gradually during the semester and selections from the
f ll i books.
following
b k

Recommended text(s) and/or collateral reading

Mechatronics: Principles and Applications,
Applications Author: Godfrey
Onwubolu, Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, 2005. ISBN-13:
978-0750663793
M h
Mechatronics:
i Electronic
El
i controll systems in
i mechanical
h i l andd
electrical engineering, Author: Bolton,W.Prentice Hall, latest
edition
Mechatronics System Design, Author(s): Shetty, D. and Kolk, R. A.,
Publisher: PWS Publishing, 1997.
Mechatronic Systems:
y
Devices,, Design,
g , Control,, Operation
p
and
Monitoring, Author: Clarence W. de Silva, Publisher: CRC,
2007.
Mechatronics 1st edition
Mechatronics,
edition, Author: Sabri Cetinknut
Cetinknut, Publisher: Wiley
Wiley,
2006.
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Course Objectives:
1
1.
2.

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Develop the student

studentss abilities to model,
model analyze and control
electro-mechanical systems
Bring together aspects of design in mechanical and
electrical/electronics
l t i l/ l t i systems
t
along
l
with
ith software
ft
tools
t l to
t have
h
a
good idea of the range of techniques available in designing
Mechatronical systems.
Understand
d
d the
h role
l off microcontrollers
i
ll in
i controll andd the
h use andd
interface of PLC.
Implement transducers/sensors and actuators in electromechanical
systems
Apply the knowledge and skills in solving of real-world problems.
Develop
p team skills in cooperation,
p
, coordination and schedulingg
of time and resources.
Develop learning attitude, skills and practices associated with
Mechatronics as engineering science.
science

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Course Outcomes:
The outcome after completing the course, students will be able to:
1.
2.

3.
4.
5
5.
6.
7.
8.

Design simple digital logic circuits,

Categorize and select transducers/sensors, specify the technical
characteristics of transducers/sensors,, and the use of different type
yp
of transducers/sensors,
Carry out PLC programming, implementation and interface to
control electromechanical systems.
systems
Analyze and use different types of electrical motor and their
control for electromechanical systems.
Design and use basic conditioning circuits and recognize
interfacing requirements,
Use pneumatic control valves and design of simple pneumatic
b d automation
based
t
ti systems.
t
Use of different software tools to solve engineering problems,
Able to gain individual and team based skills through team based
project work and laboratory experiments.

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Computer Usage:
PLC programming (Ladder) will be used in homework
assignments
g
and pprojects.
j
And other
programming techniques ,
software tools,
tools and programming languages
as necessary

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Topics to be covered:

Mechatronics design and development process, life cycle design

Microcontrollers in Mechatronics systems,
systems
Digital systems and basics of logic design,
Programmable logic controllers (PLC): Principles, structures and
operations,
i
PLC ladder programming,
Input-Output modules of PLCs,
Instrumentation and basic functional elements, and the concept
of uncertainty,
Transducers and sensors: Concept
p of intelligent
g systems,
y
,
Characteristics of transducers/sensors, Categorization, Selection,
Applications, and the concept of intelligent sensor systems,
The features and usage of different types of transducers/sensors
transducers/sensors,
Interfacing and conditioning circuits, A/D converters and D/A
converters,

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Electrical
El
i l motors: Operation,
O
i
interface
i
f
andd controll off electrical
l
i l
motors
Electrical motor and drives: The H-Bridge, Pulse Width
Modulation (PWM), Loop with feedback, breaking, etc.,
Batteries as energy source,
Vision sensing
g principles,
p
p ,
Pneumatic and electro-pneumatic elements and control. Hydraulic
control systems,
Integrated Mechatronics design project.
project

AUC_MENG 4779 Spring 2016

Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Gradingg Policy:
Policy
y
Attendance and class activities:
Assignments
Quizzes:
Mid term exams (Two):
Mid-term
Experiments and Lab. report
Projects
Fi l Examination
Final
E
i ti

5%
5%
5%
30%
10%
20%
25%

Note:
The final ggrade of the Midterm (two)
( ) is 30%,, and it is the sum of
Midterm(1) and Midterm(2).

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Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Time Schedule for Midterm Exams:

(Tentatively)
First Midterm Exam:
Second Midterm Exam:

Monday, March 14th 2016

Monday
Thursday April 21st 2016

Experiments and Design Project:

1. A set of experiments relevant to the topic of the course will be conducted
during the laboratory sessions. The performance of each student during
each experiment will be evaluated and a report outcome of each
eexperiment
pe e t iss required.
equ ed.
2. The main objectives of the projects are to enable students to demonstrate
their acquired knowledge and apply it to solve and implement selected
problems while enhancing team based working skills. Presentation and
reports are required during the project and at the end of the project term.

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Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

Class Policies:
Attendance:
It is expected that students will attend all lectures during the semester. Hence,
students are responsible for material covered in lectures. The regulation of the
University on class attendance will be applied when student exceed the limit.
Attendance will be taken during the first 5 minutes of the lecture (if class at
8:30 am) and otherwise at the exact time of the lecture. In addition, students are
hi hl encouragedd to interact
highly
i
inside
i id the
h class
l by
b adding
ddi view,
i
asking
ki andd
answering questions, etc.
Assignment:
Homework assignments will be given as we proceed in the semester. Problems
are chosen specifically to help you understand further the material covered in the
class, and also to prepare you for exams. Some homework assignments will
require the use of library material and Internet. All homework assignments are
due one week later. Anything handed in after 3:30 p.m. on the due date late will
be ppenalized 25% p
per each late day
y ((each 24 hours or less).
) Need to use the
cover page available at the course site with each assignment.
Class homepage (Blackboard):
This
hi homepage
h
i l d the
includes
h most up to date
d
source off information
i f
i andd it
i is
i
advisable to check it regularly for handouts and other announcements.
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Quizzes:
Popup quizzes will be given in class based on the class and assignments material.
Midterm Exams:
Exams
There will be two midterm exams (held in class) during the semester.
Make-up exams will not be given except for legitimate cases.
Final Exam:
The final exam is comprehensive.
Scholastic responsibility
Avoiding disruptive behavior, including eating, drinking (excluding water),
use of cell phones in class, etc.
Avoiding borrowing any item during exams (Quizzes, midterms and final)
Being
B i punctuall
Fulfilling attendance requirements (equivalent of three weeks absence
policy). Possible grade F when exceeding.
Seeking academic support when needed
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Academic Integrity:
Integrity
The act of academic dishonesty such as fraud and deception will not be
tolerated and will be subjected to academic punishment and/or
disciplinary
p
y sanctions accordingg to AUC regulations.
g
Check out this
website to acquaint yourself with the AUC policies on Academic
Integrity: http://www.aucegypt.edu/resources/acadintegrity/

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Expectations
What do you expect from me:
1 Be
1.
B on time
ti
2. Course material to be organized
3. Prepare slides, conduct lectures
4 Respond to your comments and answer
4.
questions
5 Guide and help you to achieve the
5.
objectives of the course.
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Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib

What do I expect from you

you::
1. Be on time (Lectures, tutorial, assignment
submission,
b i i presentation,
t ti quizzes,
i
exams,
etc.)
2. Mobile phones to be switched off during
lectures
3. Ask questions, Keep your attention and
avoid talking to your colleagues during the
class
l
4. Cooperate and Do your best
5. No borrowing is allowed during quizzes
and exams.
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Prof. Dr. Maki K. Habib