Sustainability in Mechatronics, 5 cr

Core content

• Sustainability in mechatronic systems. Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Water-based hydraulic fluids; their use and compatibility
• Energy efficient solutions in mechatronics; basic solutions, more advanced solutions
• Minimizing leakages, different sealing systems
• Noise control of mechatronic systems
• Condition monitoring of mechatronic systems
• Basic safety solutions in mechatronic systems

Complementary knowledge

• Basic design of multi-technological systems when considering sustainability.
• Water as a pressure medium in hydraulic systems; additives
• Energy recovery systems
• Special sealings
• Noise attenuation
• System level condition monitoring; system life cycle management
• Safety in design

Specialist knowledge

• Advanced design of multi-technological systems.
• Structures and properties of emulsions and water-glycols
• Defining energy balance, special systems
• Dimensioning of sealing systems
• Pressure pulsation attenuation
• Fault analysis
• System design