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M M ~ I Control Systems
No. of hours per week: two hours
Assessment: assignment and examination
Subject aims and description
An introduction to classical methods of analysis for linear
control systems.
Introduction to closed-loop control: definitions, terminology
and examples. Mathematical modelling of physical systems:
transfer functions, linearisation, block diagrams of closed-loop
systems. Transient analysis: the inverse transform and the time
solution of linear models, response of first and second order
systems to a unit impulse and unit step inputs. Stability
analysis: Routh's stability criterion for linear control systems.
Frequency response analysis: steady state solution to sinusoidal
inputs and the frequency response function G (jw),
representation on logarithmic plots - Bode diagrams, nyquist
stability criterion.
Textbooks
Dransfield, P. Systems and Control. Part 1 and 2, Clayton, Vic., Monash
University, 1988
Ross, G. Computer Programming Examples for Chemical Engineers.
Amsterdam, Elsevier, 1987
References
Ogata, K. Modern Control Engineering. 2nd edn, Englewood Cliffs,
N.J., Prentice Hall, 1990
Palm, W.J. Modeling Analysis and Controlof DynamicSystems. New
York, Wiley, 1983
Stephanopoulos, G. Chemical Process Control. Englewood Cliffs, N.J.,
Prentice Hall, 1984
~ ~ 4 5 Design 0 for Manufacture
No. of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: assignments, project work and
examination
Subject aims and description
This subject forms the second part of design for manufacture
and aims to prepare students with further knowledge of the
design of tooling, machinery and systems for quality
production.
Tooling design for metal working: economy and batch quantity,
relationship. Tool design for cold and hot forging, and
diecasting.
Quality and reliability: concept of quality, cost of quality.
Responsibility for quality. Statistical quality control, charting by
variables and attributes and sampling. Reliability - principles
and applications.
Computer aided design: CAD systems, processing and
techniques. NC programming, kinematics and robotics.
References
American Soc~ety for Metals, Metals Handbook, Vol. 1. Properttes and
Selection of Metals. Vol. 4, forming 8th edn, Metals Park, Ohio, The
Society, 1961 and 1969
American Society of Tool and Manufacturing Engineers (ASTME). Tool
Engineers Handbook. 2nd edn, New York, McGraw-Hill, 1959
Donaldson, C. et al. Tool Design. 3rd edn, New York, McGraw-Hill,
1973
Wilson, F.W. (ed.) Die Design Handbook. 2nd edn, New York, McGraw-
Hill, 1965
Thomas, L.F. The Control of Quality London, Thames and Hudson,
1965
Wilson, F.W. Manufacturing Planning and Estimating Handbook: A
Comprehensive Work on the Techniques for Analyzing the Methods of
Manufacturing Approaches and Estimating its Manufacturing Cost.
New York, McGraw-Hill, 1963
~ ~ 4 5Design 1 for Industry
No, of hours per week: four hours
Assessment: porjects, assignment and/or
examination
Subject aims and description
This subject is designed to allow students to develop a
knowledge of design aspects of advanced industrial systems
and to provide competence in project engineering work ready
for their second industrial placement.
Topics covered include design analysis of thermo-fluid systems:
design characteristics of fluid flow equipment. Pumps and fans,
compressors and turbines. Vessels, valves, piping and flanges.
Heat exchanger design options, configurations and insulation.
System flow sheeting.
Design analysis of control systems: design classification of
feedback control systems. Design procedures, trade-off
between accuracy and stability. Component modelling and
sizing for system design. Design analysis of proportional,
integral and derivative control systems. Phase
compensation.Mechatronic systems, PLCs.Design
optimisation: modelling and simulation of engineering
systems. Design optimisation techniques and local
applications. Risk analysis and design for mechanical reliability,
failure analysis, quality control and product liability. Cost
models and evaluation, product pricing and life cycle costing.
Integration of design and ergonomic factors in major
engineering projects.
References
Dieter, G.E. Engineering Design: A Materials and Processing Approach.
2nd edn, New York, McGraw-Hill , 1991
Rohner, P. Industrial Hydraulic Control: A Textbook for Fluid Power
Technicians, 3rd edn, Melbourne, A.E. Press, 1988
SAA HB6-1988 Design Standards for Mech. Eng. Students. Nth.
Sydney, Standards Assoc. of Australia, 1988
Shigley, J.E. Mechanical Engineering Design: Metric Edition. New York,
McGraw-Hill, 1986
~ ~ 4 6 Ergonomics
0
No. of hours per week: three hours
Assessment: assignments and laboratory
Subject aims and description
At the com~letion of this subiect students should be able to
demonstrate competence in ergonomic assessment of
workplaces.
The major assignment for this subject will take the form of an
ergonomic design of a workplace.
Ergonomics systems concepts: application of modelling
processes to design solutions and problem analysis.
Human body. Kinesiology: lower body elements, locomotion
and gait cycle in walking, running and jogging. Engineering
psychology: memory modelling, mental loading, application to
task design, attitude survey design and administration,
assessment of physical quantities using psychophysics
methodology.
Physical environmental factors. Illumination: design criteria,
application of lighting standards and codes to various
workplace situations. Noise: application of standards, codes
and regulations, hearing conservation processes and programs.
Acceleration: sources and effects on human body elements,
impact loading effects, alleviation of dynamic loading.